PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Macaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Macaw acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bravado
vs
Macaw

188 cm
23
184 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

183 cm
22
184 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Macaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado ducks under a wild hook from Macaw.
Bravado missing with a left hand there. Macaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bravado throws out a loose jab but Macaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravado moves out of range as Macaw throws a body kick.
Bravado tries for a takedown but Macaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Bravado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macaw did well to prevent Bravado getting side control.
Macaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bravado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bravado's back!
Bravado tries to roll but Macaw sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado trying to control the position but Macaw manages to sink in the hooks.
Bravado is really stuck here.
Bravado turns into Macaw and is now in his guard.
Bravado tries to free his leg and advance position but Macaw is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravado trying to control the position but Macaw is working away.
Macaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bravado prevents Macaw from improving his position.
Bravado is looking to take a break and control but Macaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macaw missing with punches from the bottom.

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.
Macaw wants to get back to full guard.
Macaw looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bravado is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Macaw still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Macaw has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado moves out of range as Macaw strikes.
Bravado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phil Macaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bravado. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravado.
Macaw throws the kick towards the body but Bravado avoids it.
Bravado misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravado. Macaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macaw wants to land a leg kick but Bravado is out of range.
Macaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bravado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravado.
Macaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bravado throws a lazy right hand but Macaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Macaw.
Macaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Bravado misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravado throws a jab but it's blocked by Macaw.
Macaw slips under a jab.
A shot to de liver by Macaw. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Macaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bravado throws the left hand but Macaw avoids the punch easily.
Bravado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macaw throws a front kick that sends Bravado stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Bravado misses.
Macaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Macaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravado manages to avoid it.
Bravado misses the jab.
Macaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravado misses with an uppercut. Macaw saw that one coming.

Macaw moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Macaw.
A hook to the body from Macaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macaw lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw lands a body punch.
Macaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macaw digs a right hand underneath Bravado's ribcage. Bravado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Macaw.
Macaw digs a right hand into Bravado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravado's gas tank.
Macaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravado.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
A short uppercut from Macaw.
Macaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
Macaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bravado takes a shot to the head.
Macaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravado.
Still in the clinch, Macaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Macaw.
Macaw is working Bravado over against the cage.
Good body shot from Macaw.
A body shot lands from Macaw.
Macaw is leaning against Bravado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Macaw.
Macaw lands a nice uppercut.
Macaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macaw just leaning against Bravado, taking a breather.
Macaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravados head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Macaw.
Macaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw is working Bravado over against the cage.
Macaw lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Macaw.
Macaw digs a right hand into Bravado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravado's gas tank.
Macaw lands with a left to the head.
Macaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macaw is leaning against Bravado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Macaw.
A nice left hand lands by Macaw.
Macaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macaw scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Macaw.
Bravado takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Macaw.
Macaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phil Macaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macaw pushes Bravado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macaw lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macaw pushes Bravado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Macaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macaw scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw lands a shot to the body.
Macaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macaw cracks Bravado with a nice body shot.
Macaw digs a right hand underneath Bravado's ribcage. Bravado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bravado takes a shot to the head.
Bravado is trying to break the clinch but Macaw is controlling him.
Bravado is trying to break the clinch but Macaw is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Macaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Macaw.
Macaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Macaw.
Bravado is trying to break the clinch but Macaw has him pressed against the cage.
Macaw presses Bravado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Macaw lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravado or not.
Macaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Macaw.
Good body shot from Macaw.
Nice body punch from Macaw - that landed with a thud.
Macaw lands with a light punch inside.
Macaw lands a body punch.
Macaw pushes Bravado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaw lands with a right to the head.
Macaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaw lands a nice uppercut.
Macaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Macaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw lands a body punch.
Macaw lands a body shot.
Macaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravado backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macaw.
Macaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravados head.
Bravado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Macaw 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bravado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bravado digs a good hook to Macaw's body.
Bravado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravado missing with a left hand there. Macaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaw lands the left hand.
Macaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macaw misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Macaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Macaw gets caught flat footed, as Bravado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado passes Macaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bravado looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eddie Bravado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bravado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macaw dives on top into guard.
Macaw wants to stand but Bravado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bravado wants to sweep but no luck.
Macaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working hard here to advance position.

Macaw stands up and waves to Bravado to follow him.
Bravado looks to score with a jab to the body but Macaw is just out of range.
Bravado slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravado.
Macaw stuns Bravado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macaw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macaw throws the left hand but Bravado avoids the punch easily.
Bravado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bravado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravado misses with a straight right.
Macaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phil Macaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phil Macaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaw connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Macaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macaw 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Macaw!