PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slave Bioi (ranked 4694 p4p, 24163 weight class) and Jake McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bioi
vs
McQuade

224 cm
20
180
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
170
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slave Bioi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake McQuade!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bioi misses with a wild combination.
McQuade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McQuade misses with a body kick.
Bioi misses with a two punch combination.

McQuade closes the distance and pushes Bioi back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bioi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bioi tries to break the clinch but McQuade is controlling the position.
Bioi is trying to break free.

McQuade breaks the clinch.
Slave Bioi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bioi tries to bum rush McQuade with a series of wild strikes but McQuade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bioi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McQuade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McQuade scores with a hook to the body.
Bioi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bioi is trying to break the clinch but McQuade has him pressed against the cage.
Bioi tries to break the clinch but McQuade is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade stalling in the clinch.
Bioi tries to break the clinch but McQuade is controlling the position.
Bioi tries to circle away but McQuade has him pinned against the cage.

McQuade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bioi falls off balance throwing a combination
and McQuade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bioi thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Bioi does no damage.
Slave Bioi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bioi leaves McQuade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bioi misses with a combination
and McQuade counters with a one-two to the body.

Bioi is rocked!
Bioi is breathing heavily.
Bioi misses with a series of wild punches.
And McQuade tries to counter it with a takedown but Bioi pushes his down on his head and steps out.

McQuade darts in and clinches Bioi up against the cage.
McQuade prevents Bioi from breaking the clinch.
McQuade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McQuade tries for a takedown but Bioi manages to get underhooks.
Slave Bioi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McQuade.

McQuade drags the fight down to the ground.
Bioi trying to stand up but can't free himself from McQuade's guard.
Bioi stops McQuade from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade has a closed guard, preventing Bioi from standing up.
McQuade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bioi is one step ahead there.
McQuade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bioi wants to stand but McQuade is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McQuade can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McQuade tries a head kick but it misses.
Bioi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McQuade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McQuade has Bioi up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuade just leaning against Bioi, taking a breather.

McQuade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuade goes for a double leg but Bioi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bioi continues to drive forward.
Bioi throws a big counter combination but McQuade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McQuade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McQuade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McQuade tries a head kick but it misses.

McQuade clinches up with Bioi and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuade keeps control of Bioi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bioi wants to break free but McQuade has control.

McQuade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bioi avoids it really well and circles away.
Bioi misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade fails with a takedown attempt.

McQuade moves into the clinch successfully.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bioi working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bioi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McQuade wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade keeps control of Bioi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

McQuade manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Bioi gets to his feet - McQuade follows without any prompting.

McQuade clinches.

McQuade manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake McQuade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McQuade dives in and grabs Bioi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bioi pushes down on McQuade's head and hops out.
Bioi misses with a combination

and McQuade counters with a crisp one two that drops Bioi! McQuade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bioi to his feet! Bioi is in big trouble!
Oh Bioi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bioi moves out of range as McQuade throws a body kick.
Bioi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bioi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McQuade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McQuade or perhaps it was just good defense by Bioi, which made it look bad.

McQuade rushes Bioi and presses him up against the cage.
Bioi seems to have got his legs back now.
Bioi is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuade has double underhooks.
Bioi wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuade won't allow it.
McQuade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bioi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slave Bioi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McQuade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bioi is trying to force a seperation but McQuade has the dominant position.
McQuade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bioi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bioi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McQuade has him pressed against the cage.

McQuade pulls Bioi into guard.
McQuade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bioi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McQuade is trying to control the position but Bioi postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bioi wants to stand but McQuade has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bioi stands up from McQuade's guard - Bioi perhaps looking for a knockout.
McQuade fails to land the takedown.
McQuade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bioi but Bioi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McQuade shoots in looking for a takedown but Bioi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McQuade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bioi throws a combination that misses
and McQuade counters with a left to the body.

McQuade moves into the clinch successfully.

McQuade successfully pulls guard.
Bioi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

McQuade has his foot on Bioi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bioi works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade has a closed guard, preventing Bioi from standing up.

McQuade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bioi wants to get up but he can't break McQuade's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McQuade controls Bioi momentarily but Bioi frees himself.
Bioi is looking to stand up but McQuade won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slave Bioi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McQuade has closed the distance and engaged Bioi in a clinch.
Bioi is defending well against a takedown attempt.

McQuade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McQuade throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McQuade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bioi is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bioi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McQuade, up you get!
McQuade shoots in but Bioi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jake McQuade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bioi tries to avoid it but McQuade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bioi to the ground. Bioi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bioi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuade circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuade with the counter takedown but Bioi avoids it easily.
Bioi misses with a double jab.
McQuade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bioi sprawls well. Bioi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McQuade gets slowly back to his feet.

McQuade clinches up with Bioi and pushes him back against the cage.

McQuade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bioi throws a left and a right that both miss
and McQuade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQuade misses with a low kick as Bioi jumps back.
McQuade fails with a takedown attempt.

McQuade moves into the clinch.
Bioi wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuade won't allow it.
Bioi is trying to break the clinch but McQuade has him pressed against the cage.

McQuade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuade has a takedown stuffed.
McQuade shoots in looking for a takedown. Bioi tries to sprawl out of it but McQuade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bioi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake McQuade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bioi misses with a few strikes there.
Bioi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuade.
Bioi throws a right hand that McQuade ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuade also avoids with ease.
Bioi misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuade changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bioi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McQuade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQuade jumps guard but Bioi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bioi gets underhooks to prevent McQuade's takedown attempt.

McQuade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McQuade drives through with a takedown into guard.
McQuade won't allow Bioi to get back to his feet.
McQuade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bioi wants to get back to his feet but McQuade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McQuade stands and steps away. Bioi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McQuade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slave Bioi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McQuade.
McQuade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McQuade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bioi defends it nicely.
McQuade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bioi throws a nice looking combination but McQuade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McQuade moves into the clinch.

McQuade pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bioi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Bioi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McQuade to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Bioi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bioi tries to break free but McQuade pushes him back against the cage.
Bioi is trying to force a seperation but McQuade has the dominant position.
McQuade stalling.
Bioi is trying to break the clinch but McQuade has him pressed against the cage.
McQuade keeps control of Bioi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Bioi avoids the damage to the body.

McQuade pulls guard.
Bioi wants to get up but he can't break McQuade's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McQuade has a closed guard, preventing Bioi from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bioi misses with a combination

and McQuade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McQuade goes for a takedown attempt but Bioi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McQuade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bioi napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bioi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bioi is pushing McQuade's head away, looking to escape. McQuade manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from McQuade are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bioi wants to get back to his feet but McQuade drags him back down.
Jake McQuade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bioi is looking to get back to his feet here but McQuade is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bioi's back.
Bioi wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake McQuade.
I've got McQuade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake McQuade!