PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus McButticutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McButticutty comes to the cage accompanied by Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure. Angus McButticutty has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McButticutty
vs
RunningRabbit

190 cm
28
201 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

179 cm
24
195 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angus McButticutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

RunningRabbit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RunningRabbit with the ground and pound but McButticutty uses the opportunity to regain guard.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but McButticutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RunningRabbit pushing down on McButticutty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from RunningRabbit.
McButticutty wants to control the action here but instead RunningRabbit manages to pass to full mount!
McButticutty wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit lands a big elbow.
RunningRabbit punching from mount but McButticutty doing a good job of avoiding damage.
RunningRabbit landing strikes from the mount and McButticutty is in trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McButticutty avoids a series of strikes thrown by RunningRabbit.
The referee warns McButticutty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
RunningRabbit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
RunningRabbit thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
RunningRabbit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McButticutty is bucking up trying to escape but RunningRabbit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
RunningRabbit sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McButticutty wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by RunningRabbit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty avoids a series of strikes thrown by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RunningRabbit misses with a head shot.
RunningRabbit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McButticutty is breathing heavily.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McButticutty wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit controlling the position easily from mount.

RunningRabbit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McButticutty turns into him and now he's in RunningRabbit's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
RunningRabbit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
RunningRabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McButticutty looking to pass the guard.
RunningRabbit is trying to keep McButticutty in close.
McButticutty won't allow RunningRabbit to sweep him here.
McButticutty trying to control the position from guard on top but RunningRabbit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
RunningRabbit wants to improve his position but instead McButticutty has moved into half guard.
RunningRabbit is trying to get back to full guard.
McButticutty trying to pass the guard but RunningRabbit defending well.
McButticutty stalling.
RunningRabbit moves into full guard.
RunningRabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
RunningRabbit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

RunningRabbit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McButticutty.
RunningRabbit has a takedown stuffed.
RunningRabbit takes a swing at McButticutty's ribcage but misses.
McButticutty avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses the shot to the body.
RunningRabbit throws a low kick but it's checked well by McButticutty.
The fighters circle momentarily. McButticutty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McButticutty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from McButticutty. Those never looked like landing.
RunningRabbit throws a low kick but it's checked well by McButticutty.
McButticutty avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit ducks under a wild hook from McButticutty.
RunningRabbit cracks McButticutty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
RunningRabbit misses with a double jab
and McButticutty counters with a body kick that stops RunningRabbit in his tracks momentarily.
RunningRabbit is breathing heavily.
RunningRabbit takes a swing at McButticutty's ribcage but misses.
McButticutty connects with a right hand. RunningRabbit shakes it off.
RunningRabbit looks to clinch
and McButticutty counters with a straight right hand.
Angus McButticutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from McButticutty.
RunningRabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McButticutty throws a looping overhand right but RunningRabbit ducks down to avoid it.
RunningRabbit misses with a jab to the body
and McButticutty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps RunningRabbit thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RunningRabbit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McButticutty counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McButticutty.
McButticutty works RunningRabbit's body with a nice hook.
McButticutty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed RunningRabbit momentarily.
McButticutty throws a right and a left that RunningRabbit avoids nicely.
McButticutty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
RunningRabbit digs a good body shot into McButticutty's ribs.
McButticutty moves out of range of the strikes.
McButticutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
RunningRabbit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by RunningRabbit.
McButticutty throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty blocks a leg kick.
McButticutty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McButticutty moves in looking to clinch but RunningRabbit pushes him off.
RunningRabbit throws a sloppy head kick and McButticutty moves out of range easily.
RunningRabbit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
RunningRabbit scores with a jab to the jaw.
McButticutty defending well as RunningRabbit loads up on a big left hand.
Angus McButticutty is winning the standup battle so far.
RunningRabbit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
RunningRabbit checks the leg kick.
RunningRabbit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RunningRabbit throws an overhand right that lands on McButticutty's shoulder, as McButticutty tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McButticutty tries to clinch but RunningRabbit is having none of it.
RunningRabbit ducks right into an uppercut from McButticutty.
McButticutty looks for the body kick but RunningRabbit saw that one coming.

McButticutty moves into range and clinches up with RunningRabbit.
McButticutty is trying to force a seperation but RunningRabbit has the dominant position.
RunningRabbit jumps guard but McButticutty stands there with RunningRabbit around his waist. RunningRabbit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Angus McButticutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit has McButticutty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McButticutty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
RunningRabbit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McButticutty smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

RunningRabbit has closed the distance and engaged McButticutty in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus McButticutty dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McButticutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from RunningRabbit
and McButticutty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McButticutty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
RunningRabbit tries to clinch but McButticutty moves away
and McButticutty counters with a two punch combo.
McButticutty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McButticutty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by McButticutty.
RunningRabbit throws a body punch but McButticutty moves out of range.
RunningRabbit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
RunningRabbit connects with a looping right hand.
RunningRabbit swings for the body but McButticutty moves out of range.
A low kick from McButticutty is predictable there
and RunningRabbit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McButticutty throws a left and a right that both miss
letting RunningRabbit counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit throws a right and a left that McButticutty avoids nicely.
RunningRabbit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

RunningRabbit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than RunningRabbit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

RunningRabbit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McButticutty has worked his arm free - good work by McButticutty!
RunningRabbit throwing shots but missing, from side control.
RunningRabbit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Keith RunningRabbit has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit wants to take a breather but McButticutty manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
RunningRabbit tries to free his leg and advance position but McButticutty is retaining full guard.
RunningRabbit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McButticutty manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McButticutty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McButticutty stopping the sweep attempt from RunningRabbit.

McButticutty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RunningRabbit has his foot on McButticutty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McButticutty works his way back into a safe position though.
McButticutty's corner is telling him to maintain position.

RunningRabbit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McButticutty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McButticutty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
RunningRabbit keeping moving, preventing McButticutty from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Angus McButticutty has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
RunningRabbit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McButticutty throws a sloppy head kick and RunningRabbit moves out of range easily.
RunningRabbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McButticutty was well out of range. Poor timing from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McButticutty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps RunningRabbit thinking.
McButticutty blocks a jab.
RunningRabbit moves away from the strike by McButticutty.
McButticutty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RunningRabbit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus McButticutty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McButticutty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus McButticutty!