PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish MacAlpine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Vea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Vea is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

MacAlpine
vs
Vea

185 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamish MacAlpine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Vea!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vea misses with the combination.
Vea swinging wilding here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacAlpine.
Vea slaps away a takedown attempt from MacAlpine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacAlpine defending well as Vea loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Vea misses its intended target.
Vea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAlpine was well out of range. Poor timing from Vea.
MacAlpine ducks under a wild hook from Vea.
Dominic Vea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlpine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish MacAlpine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Dominic Vea has been cut.
A nice combination there by MacAlpine.
Vea lands a glancing blow to the side of MacAlpine's head.
MacAlpine is looking to clinch.
Vea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vea misses with an uppercut. MacAlpine saw that one coming.
MacAlpine misses with a double jab.
MacAlpine shoots in but no luck this time.
MacAlpine fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vea takes a swing at MacAlpine's ribcage but misses.
Vea connects with a right hand. MacAlpine shakes it off.
Vea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacAlpine defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from MacAlpine.
Vea misses with a series of wild punches.
MacAlpine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacAlpine tries to clinch but Vea moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlpine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAlpine misses with a shot to the body
and Vea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from MacAlpine misses.
Vea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlpine.
Vea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Vea misses the target.
Vea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacAlpine.
MacAlpine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vea misses with a jab to the body
and MacAlpine counters with a thumping low kick.
Vea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacAlpine on the side of the head.

Vea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlpine tries to get to full guard but Vea has control of the leg.
Vea throwing shots but MacAlpine is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacAlpine's head.
Vea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Vea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Vea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

MacAlpine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vea thows a body shot but no joy.
MacAlpine moves away from the strike by Vea.
A punch lands to the side of MacAlpine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vea misses with the combination.
MacAlpine needs to keep his hands up - Vea had a free shot at his head there.
MacAlpine throws the kick towards the body but Vea avoids it.
Vea avoids the head kick by MacAlpine.
Vea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacAlpine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlpine throws a head kick but Vea moves out of range.
MacAlpine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vea counters with a nice body shot.
MacAlpine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vea lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacAlpine slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from MacAlpine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlpine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlpine manages to avoid it.
Vea misses with a wild body shot.
Vea lands a jab to MacAlpine's midsection.
Vea misses with a body shot.
Vea looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlpine is just out of range.
Vea shoots in for a takedown but MacAlpine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vea lands a glancing blow to the side of MacAlpine's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for MacAlpine. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vea thows a body shot but no joy.
Vea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacAlpine pinned against the cage. MacAlpine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vea jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacAlpine slips under a jab.
Vea swings for the body but MacAlpine moves out of range.
Vea shoots in for a double leg but MacAlpine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamish MacAlpine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Vea.
An inside leg kick lands from MacAlpine.
MacAlpine dives in and grabs Vea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vea pushes down on MacAlpine's head and hops out.
MacAlpine chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAlpine is looking to score with low kicks.

MacAlpine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Vea is trying to trip MacAlpine. He has hold of a leg but MacAlpine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vea persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vea trying to control the position from guard on top but MacAlpine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

MacAlpine wriggles free and stands up.
MacAlpine slips a jab from Vea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlpine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vea ducks right into an uppercut from MacAlpine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Vea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominic Vea's cut.
That's time! MacAlpine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vea stuffs the takedown.
Vea misses with a wild body shot.
Vea loads up on a big right hand but MacAlpine slips the punch.
Vea dives in and grabs MacAlpine's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacAlpine pushes down on Vea's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Vea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vea misses the body punch
and MacAlpine counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacAlpine is defended easily by Vea.
MacAlpine misses with the combination.
Vea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlpine tries to clinch
and Vea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacAlpine misses with a takedown attempt - Vea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish MacAlpine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vea connects with a right hand. MacAlpine shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacAlpine.
Vea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vea throws a body punch but MacAlpine moves out of range.
Hamish MacAlpine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlpine throws a head kick that misses.
MacAlpine scores with a head kick.
Vea circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacAlpine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacAlpine.
Dominic Vea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacAlpine wants to clinch up but Vea keeps it at a distance.
Hamish MacAlpine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacAlpine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacAlpine somewhat.
MacAlpine misses with an uppercut. Vea saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlpine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacAlpine moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlpine tries to clinch
and MacAlpine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlpine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlpine's head backwards.
MacAlpine ducks under a wild hook from Vea.
No luck for MacAlpine with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vea keeps the fight on the outside.
MacAlpine fails with the takedown.
Vea misses with a body shot.
Vea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacAlpine counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacAlpine tries to clinch there but Vea circles away.
MacAlpine shoots for a double leg takedown but Vea sprawls well. He's pushed MacAlpine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacAlpine takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominic Vea.
I've got Vea 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Vea!