PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renata Sobrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McMasters
vs
Sobrawl

179 cm
24
151 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

160 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey McMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renata Sobrawl!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMasters scores with a jab.

Sobrawl shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McMasters wants to get back to his feet.
McMasters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobrawl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sobrawl controlling the action here.
Sobrawl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobrawl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McMasters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sobrawl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Sobrawl seems to be working for a kimura but McMasters defends the submission attempt.
McMasters wants to get back to his feet.
Sobrawl thows a huge punch but McMasters dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobrawl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McMasters is just riding it out for now. Sobrawl eventually gives up the hold.
Sobrawl thows a huge punch but McMasters dodges it nicely.
McMasters is looking to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMasters circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMasters misses with a wild combination.
Mickey McMasters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMasters misses with a hook.
McMasters throws a nice looking combination but Sobrawl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMasters throws a head kick that misses.
McMasters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMasters misses with a double jab.
McMasters just misses with a punch to the body.
McMasters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrawl is defended easily by McMasters.
McMasters throws a right hand that Sobrawl ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobrawl also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by McMasters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMasters.
McMasters blocks a jab.
McMasters misses with a hook. Sobrawl ducked under it nicely.
Sobrawl waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McMasters.
McMasters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobrawl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMasters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobrawl throws out the jab.
McMasters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobrawl paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters pushes Sobrawl away with a front kick.
McMasters misses with a hook.
McMasters fails to land with a series of punches.
McMasters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMasters is breathing heavily.
Sobrawl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMasters.
McMasters throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMasters throws a series of punches but Sobrawl moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McMasters.
Sobrawl throws a hook but McMasters avoids it easily.
Sobrawl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMasters manages to avoid it.
Sobrawl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMasters moves away.
A slow jab from McMasters misses its intended target.
Sobrawl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Mickey McMasters has been cut.
McMasters scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobrawl circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobrawl misses the shot to the body.
Sobrawl looks to throw the jab but McMasters is out of range.
Sobrawl lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by McMasters.
McMasters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobrawl is able to avoid easily.
Sobrawl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sobrawl closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sobrawl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McMasters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Sobrawl is working McMasters over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobrawl is putting a hurting on McMasters here, landing some big shots from side control.

Sobrawl tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrawl has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renata Sobrawl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey McMasters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McMasters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobrawl.
Sobrawl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey McMasters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobrawl tries to move into range but McMasters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McMasters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McMasters throws a right hand that Sobrawl ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobrawl also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sobrawl misses.
McMasters throws the left hand but Sobrawl avoids the punch easily.
McMasters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobrawl thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McMasters tries to clinch up.
Sobrawl throws a head kick that misses
enabling McMasters to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMasters tries to bum rush Sobrawl with a series of wild strikes but Sobrawl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobrawl moves out of range as McMasters strikes.
McMasters is looking to land body kicks.
Sobrawl slips a straight right by McMasters.
Sobrawl has his takedown stuffed
and McMasters counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from McMasters finds it's way through Sobrawl's defenses.
McMasters throws a right hand that Sobrawl ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobrawl also avoids with ease.
McMasters throws a body kick that misses.
McMasters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobrawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sobrawl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Sobrawl drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sobrawl is working to tighten is grip on McMasters's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McMasters has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sobrawl is really squeezing tight and eventually McMasters passes out! Sobrawl breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renata Sobrawl!