PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tappy McOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Pierce has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pierce
vs
McOut

190 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

176 cm
24
192 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tappy McOut!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from McOut.
Pierce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McOut is fending him off so far but Pierce persists. Nope, McOut circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McOut throws out a leg kick but Pierce moves out of range and McOut only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McOut.

McOut drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pierce tries to improve position but can't.
Pierce gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pierce actively working from the bottom here.
Pierce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McOut.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but McOut has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McOut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McOut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Pierce looking for submissions off his back.
McOut sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierce defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McOut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pierce is just riding it out for now. McOut eventually gives up the hold.

McOut is working for a submission of some sort.
Pierce moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McOut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pierce is looking for a triangle but McOut pushes his legs off easily.
McOut passes easily into side control. Nice work.

McOut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pierce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pierce is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce gets back to full guard.

Pierce working for a triangle but McOut defends it easily.

Pierce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McOut is aware though and is defending well.
Pierce is breathing heavily.

McOut drops back looking for a leg! Pierce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pierce manages to kick McOut off! McOut jumps back into Pierce's guard.

Pierce is looking for a triangle but McOut pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McOut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McOut preventing the sweep.
Pierce keeping full guard, as McOut tries to pass.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McOut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to sweep here but McOut controlling him for the moment.
McOut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McOut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McOut distracts Pierce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McOut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Pierce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McOut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McOut scoring with punches to the head and body.

Pierce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McOut defends it easily.
McOut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McOut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Pierce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Pierce looking for a guillotine here but McOut defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOut landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierce avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McOut lands a couple of digs.
McOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McOut preventing the sweep.
McOut wants to pass the guard but Pierce is keeping the position.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing McOut from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierce is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce wants to pass the guard but McOut is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab from McOut.
McOut throws out a leg kick but Pierce moves out of range and McOut only half commits.
Pierce fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pierce fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McOut sprawls well initially but Pierce persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McOut is looking for a sweep. Pierce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pierce wants to work for an arm triangle but McOut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McOut wants to get back to full guard.
McOut manages to get to full guard.
Pierce wants to pass the guard but McOut is keeping the position.
Tappy McOut has got the better of the ground game so far.
McOut wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Pierce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McOut is trying to get back to full guard.
McOut is trying to control but can't.
Pierce passes the guard and advances to mount!

Pierce has hold of McOut's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McOut manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pierce is looking to work his way around to McOut's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pierce moves to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierce working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pierce is persistently looking for the submission but McOut is defending it well.

Pierce has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McOut has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pierce is trying to stick to McOut's back but McOut is turning into Pierce. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pierce's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McOut.
McOut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierce's head.
McOut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McOut cracks Pierce with a solid left hand.
Pierce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McOut stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
McOut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McOut trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
McOut landing some decent shots from guard.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McOut.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing McOut from controlling successfully.
McOut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierce looking to hit a scissor sweep but McOut is one step ahead there.
McOut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOut prevents Pierce from improving his position.

McOut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pierce sees it coming and defends easily.
Pierce moves into full guard.
Pierce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pierce is working for a submission of some sort.
McOut manages to get to full guard.
Pierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McOut is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Pierce dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pierce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McOut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McOut throws a front kick that sends Pierce stumbling back into the cage.
Pierce defending well as McOut loads up on a big left hand.
McOut misses with the combination.
McOut misses with a looping right.
Pierce checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierce.
Pierce wants to clinch.
McOut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce has his takedown stuffed

and McOut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McOut gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pierce regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierce has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierce had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McOut defends it easily.

Pierce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McOut is aware though and is defending well.
McOut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

McOut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McOut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McOut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McOut is in close to Pierce's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McOut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McOut preventing the sweep.

Pierce working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McOut has passed into half guard!
Pierce won't allow McOut to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McOut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierce tries to roll over but McOut keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McOut lands a nice short elbow.
Pierce manages to get to full guard.
McOut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McOut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pierce is trying to improve his position.
Pierce taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McOut working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pierce looks to move to half guard but instead McOut has passed into mount! Damn!
Pierce looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pierce can't escape the position.
McOut throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pierce!
McOut scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pierce is looking for a way out.

McOut working for the choke.

Pierce preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McOut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOut doesn't have the hooks in and Pierce manages to turn into his guard.

Pierce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McOut is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pierce, into his guard.
Pierce 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.
McOut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Pierce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McOut is aware though and is defending well.

Pierce working for a triangle but McOut defends it easily.
McOut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tappy McOut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McOut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tappy McOut!