PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spud McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McPwnsalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McKenzie
vs
McPwnsalot

160 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Blaze Ronin Street Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spud McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald McPwnsalot!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPwnsalot misses with a low kick as McKenzie jumps back.
McPwnsalot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKenzie as he avoids it easily.

McKenzie gets the takedown into side control.
McPwnsalot tries to escape but McKenzie is in control.
McPwnsalot looks to move to half guard but instead McKenzie has passed into mount! Damn!
McKenzie content just to control the position here.
McPwnsalot can't escape the position.
McPwnsalot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McPwnsalot wants to control but McKenzie is having none of it.
McKenzie controlling the pace for now.
McPwnsalot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKenzie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPwnsalot is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! McKenzie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McKenzie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McKenzie trying to control but McPwnsalot is having none of it.

McKenzie stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice takedown defense from McPwnsalot. No joy for McKenzie on that attempt.
McPwnsalot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and McPwnsalot counters with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie throws a jab when McPwnsalot was well out of range.
McKenzie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spud McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McPwnsalot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McPwnsalot is looking to clinch but McKenzie is avoiding it.
McPwnsalot shoots and misses

and McKenzie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
McKenzie wants to pass the guard but McPwnsalot is defending well.
McPwnsalot trying to control here.
McKenzie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McKenzie throwing shots but McPwnsalot is blocking nicely.
McKenzie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McPwnsalot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPwnsalot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McPwnsalot is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by McPwnsalot or perhaps it was just good defense by McKenzie which made him look bad.
McPwnsalot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McKenzie counters with a takedown into side control.
McKenzie controlling from side mount.
McKenzie blocks the strikes from McPwnsalot.
McPwnsalot is trying to get back to half guard.
McPwnsalot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPwnsalot wants to control but McKenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McPwnsalot is doing well to control the position and prevent McKenzie from advancing to side control.
McKenzie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McPwnsalot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McPwnsalot wants to control but McKenzie is keeping busy.
McKenzie trying to control the action but McPwnsalot is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McPwnsalot is trying to maintain the position but McKenzie is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McPwnsalot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McKenzie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McPwnsalot fakes the leg kick and cracks McKenzie in the body.
McKenzie misses with a takedown

and McPwnsalot counters with a single leg into guard. McKenzie didn't expect that.
McPwnsalot trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.
McKenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McPwnsalot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McPwnsalot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenzie pulls McPwnsalot in close to prevent any damage.
McKenzie striking off his back, scoring a few points.
McPwnsalot trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McPwnsalot shoots in and drives through. McKenzie sprawls well.

McKenzie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McPwnsalot wants to stand but McKenzie is controlling the position.
McKenzie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McPwnsalot is trying to maintain the position but McKenzie is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

McPwnsalot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McPwnsalot tries to get to full guard but McKenzie has control of the leg.
McKenzie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McPwnsalot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McPwnsalot trying to control the position.
McPwnsalot keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

McKenzie stands up from guard. Let's bang!

McPwnsalot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McKenzie can't do much from the bottom here.
McPwnsalot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKenzie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McPwnsalot wants to stand but McKenzie has his arm trapped.
McKenzie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McPwnsalot off and has taken his back!

McKenzie working for a choke but McPwnsalot is defending well.
McKenzie controls the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie has the hooks in. McPwnsalot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McPwnsalot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

McKenzie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McPwnsalot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McPwnsalot misses with an elbow from the bottom.
McPwnsalot struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spud McKenzie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McPwnsalot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McKenzie counters with a nice double leg into side control. McPwnsalot won't be happy with that.
McPwnsalot is not content to let McKenzie control the position.

McKenzie decides to stand back up.
McPwnsalot tries for a takedown but McKenzie circles away easily

and McKenzie counters with a nice double leg into side control. McPwnsalot won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
McPwnsalot throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

McKenzie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPwnsalot is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie controlling from side mount.
McPwnsalot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McKenzie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

McKenzie decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPwnsalot wants to clinch up but McKenzie keeps it at a distance.
McPwnsalot closes the distance looking to clinch
and McKenzie counters with a one-two to the body.
McKenzie has a takedown stuffed.
McKenzie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPwnsalot's waist but McKenzie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenzie off to one side.
Spud McKenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPwnsalot stalks McKenzie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKenzie's face. McKenzie staggers backwards, shaken.
McKenzie wants to clinch up but McPwnsalot keeps it at a distance.
McKenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKenzie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McPwnsalot counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spud McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie struggling a bit here.
McKenzie is looking to regain half guard here but McPwnsalot keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie pushes McPwnsalot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McPwnsalot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McPwnsalot wants to stand but McKenzie has his arm trapped.
McPwnsalot trying to control the position but McKenzie is working away.
McPwnsalot tries to stand but McKenzie is controlling his head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McPwnsalot working away.
McKenzie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McKenzie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McPwnsalot with a poor takedown
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

McKenzie gets the takedown into side control.
McKenzie working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPwnsalot tries to improve position but can't.
McKenzie scoring with punches and elbows.
McKenzie tries to advance to mount but can't.
McKenzie controls the position.
McPwnsalot parries the strikes from McKenzie easily there. McKenzie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McPwnsalot to escape.
McPwnsalot sneaks out the side door and pushes McKenzie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

McKenzie gets caught flat footed, as McPwnsalot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McPwnsalot trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.

McPwnsalot stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and McKenzie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McPwnsalot manages to get his head free but now McKenzie has transitioned to an armbar! McPwnsalot grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from McKenzie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spud McKenzie!