PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will MacCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Paining (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCallum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anthem for the Underdog. Will MacCallum had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

MacCallum
vs
Paining

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will MacCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Paining!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacCallum.
MacCallum looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Paining looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for MacCallum!
Paining has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacCallum's face.
Paining controlling from mount.
Paining looking to finish MacCallum with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacCallum!
Paining controlling the position easily from mount.
Paining lands with some strikes.

Paining is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, MacCallum has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Paining looking for a guillotine from mount but MacCallum is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCallum is desperately trying to improve his position but Paining has a good base and remains in mount.
Paining looking to control and managing it successfully.
I looks like Paining might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A nice elbow there by Paining.
Paining scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish MacCallum?
MacCallum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paining with good strikes from the mount here!
Paining landing punches.
Paining tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacCallum working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCallum tries to lock up and control but Paining gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paining has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacCallum's face.
Paining controlling his opponent.
Paining putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MacCallum is desperately trying to improve his position but Paining has a good base and remains in mount.
Paining fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Paining putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Paining content just to control the position here.
MacCallum regains half guard.
Paining working over MacCallum with some ground and pound. MacCallum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paining trying to pass the guard but MacCallum defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paining in particular looking to stall.
MacCallum has hold of Paining's hands but Paining slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paining works his way into side control.
Paining looks up at the clock and then as MacCallum takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paining smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paining working the head with strikes.
Paining cracks MacCallum with a big elbow.
Paining lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Paining landing a few strikes.
Paining controlling the position.
Paining landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paining in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Paining in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
MacCallum trying to remain calm as Paining controls from the top position.

Paining is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacCallum has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacCallum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacCallum moves into full guard.
Paining cracks MacCallum with a solid left hand.
Paining postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paining controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Paining dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Paining looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacCallum being controlled here, momentarily.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mac Paining just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacCallum thuds his right hand into Paining's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacCallum with a poor takedown

and Paining counters with a takedown into side control.
Paining creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacCallum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Paining stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Paining decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paining trying to control the pace.
MacCallum trying to control but Paining postures up.
Mac Paining has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Paining is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paining is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacCallum!
MacCallum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paining is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paining slows the pace down in half guard.
Paining is pressing down on MacCallum's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacCallum is holding on for now.
Paining controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paining winds up and cracks MacCallum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

MacCallum actively working from the bottom here.
Paining landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacCallum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacCallum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paining controlling from the top position.
Paining lands a couple of digs.
Paining stands and throws MacCallum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacCallum is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paining trying to control the position but MacCallum is working away.
Paining tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacCallum's legs.
MacCallum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Paining is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paining lands a nice short elbow.
Paining slips a nice elbow through MacCallum's hands, connecting with MacCallum's forehead.
Well, if Paining is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paining is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paining looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mac Paining just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Paining feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paining trying to control the position from guard on top but MacCallum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paining postures up.
MacCallum being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paining accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

MacCallum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paining gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Paining shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paining trying to pass the guard but MacCallum defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Paining showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

MacCallum tries for a takedown but Paining circles away easily

so Paining counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paining slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paining makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paining is stalling in the full guard.
Paining lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacCallum wants to sweep but no luck.
Paining with a nice head shot there.
Paining seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paining looking to pass the guard.
MacCallum is trying to keep Paining in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paining controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Paining has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
MacCallum looking for a sweep. Not yet MacCallum, not yet.
Paining must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacCallum is working hard here to advance position.
Paining postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacCallum wants to sweep here but Paining controlling him for the moment.
MacCallum is trying to control the position but Paining postures up.
Paining stays in close to MacCallum's body and controls the position.
Paining has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mac Paining just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Paining bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paining remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
MacCallum struggling a bit here.
MacCallum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacCallum is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paining lands some shots froms side control.
Paining working the ground and pound.
MacCallum gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
MacCallum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paining controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Paining connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Paining trying to control but MacCallum is having none of it.

Paining looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
MacCallum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paining lands a nice shot to the head.
Paining with the ground and pound from mount.

MacCallum is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paining looking to finish MacCallum with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacCallum!
Oh MacCallum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paining cracks MacCallum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MacCallum working to try and regain half guard.
Paining avoids the attempt from MacCallum to control.
MacCallum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Paining punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paining controlling the position easily from mount.
MacCallum seems to have got his legs back now.
MacCallum is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paining looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Will MacCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacCallum is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Paining comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paining 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Paining!