PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger McMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbstreit comes to the cage accompanied by Herb Alpert - Street Life. McMaster has chosen Dropping Bombs as his entrance music. Herbstreit has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Chad Herbstreit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herbstreit
vs
McMaster

190 cm
30
217 lbs
17 - 8 - 2

183 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger McMaster!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMaster throws a right hand that Herbstreit ducks under and follows up with a left that Herbstreit also avoids with ease.
McMaster avoids the body shot from Herbstreit.
McMaster misses with a series of wild punches.
McMaster is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from McMaster.
McMaster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMaster.
Herbstreit tries to close the distance and clinch but McMaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from McMaster.
Herbstreit is breathing heavily.
Herbstreit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMaster.
McMaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herbstreit throws a right and a left that McMaster avoids nicely.
McMaster throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from McMaster. Those never looked like landing.
Herbstreit ducks right into an uppercut from McMaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMaster swinging wildly here.
Herbstreit staying out of range there.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Herbstreit moves out of range.
Herbstreit defending well as McMaster loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McMaster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Herbstreit back to the cage. McMaster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herbstreit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMaster.
Herbstreit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMaster.
Sloppy strikes from McMaster. Those never looked like landing.
McMaster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McMaster misses with a two punch combination.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herbstreit circles away quickly and effectively.
McMaster misses with a two punch combination.
Herbstreit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herbstreit.
McMaster tries to bum rush Herbstreit with a series of wild strikes but Herbstreit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMaster misses with the combination.
McMaster stuns Herbstreit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McMaster misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herbstreit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMaster misses with a two punch combination.
McMaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Herbstreit connects with a body shot that sends McMaster's belly button to the back.
McMaster throws a big shot that misses.
McMaster throws out a leg kick but Herbstreit moves out of range and McMaster only half commits.
McMaster misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Herbstreit misses.
Herbstreit tests McMaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herbstreit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McMaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Herbstreit's head.
McMaster misses with a wild body shot.
Herbstreit misses with a looping left.
McMaster throws a right hand that Herbstreit ducks under and follows up with a left that Herbstreit also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McMaster.
McMaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMaster misses with a two punch combination.
McMaster swings for the body but Herbstreit moves out of range.
Herbstreit punishes McMaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from McMaster.
McMaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herbstreit circles away quickly and effectively.
Herbstreit avoids the head kick by McMaster.
McMaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Herbstreit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herbstreit dodges the punch combination from McMaster.
Herbstreit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herbstreit throws a body punch but McMaster moves out of range.
McMaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Herbstreit does it's job there.
Herbstreit gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McMaster scores with a four punch combination!
McMaster looks to land a combination but Herbstreit avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Herbstreit!
McMaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herbstreit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from McMaster. Those never looked like landing.
McMaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McMaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Herbstreit avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMaster throws a right and a left that Herbstreit avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMaster misses the jab.
McMaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herbstreit thuds his right hand into McMaster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McMaster throws a head kick but Herbstreit moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Herbstreit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMaster misses with a series of wild punches.
McMaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McMaster misses with a hook. Herbstreit ducked under it nicely.
McMaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herbstreit.
Roger McMaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herbstreit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McMaster misses with a straight right.
Herbstreit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McMaster scores with a one two! Herbstreit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Herbstreit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McMaster throws out the jab.
Roger McMaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herbstreit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McMaster lands with a nice combination. Herbstreit backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herbstreit throws a hook but McMaster avoids it easily.
McMaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMaster scores with a hook to the body. Herbstreit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McMaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMaster misses with a series of wild punches.
McMaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMaster throws a right and a left that Herbstreit avoids nicely.
McMaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herbstreit lands a jab.
Herbstreit misses the shot to the body.
McMaster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from McMaster does no damage.
McMaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McMaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMaster throws a series of strikes that have Herbstreit backpedaling.
McMaster swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for McMaster. That snapped Herbstreit's head back.

Herbstreit darts in and clinches McMaster up against the cage.
McMaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster is trying to break the clinch but Herbstreit has him pressed against the cage.
Herbstreit prevents McMaster from breaking the clinch.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McMaster tries to circle away but Herbstreit has him pinned against the cage.
Herbstreit tries to throw a body punch but McMaster avoids it by throwing Herbstreit back against the cage.
McMaster wants to break free but Herbstreit has control.

McMaster manages to break the clinch.
Herbstreit misses with an uppercut.
Roger McMaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herbstreit looks to score with a jab to the body but McMaster is just out of range.
McMaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herbstreit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McMaster misses with a wild combination.
McMaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMaster.
McMaster misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Herbstreit misses.
McMaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McMaster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMaster throws a series of punches but Herbstreit avoids them all with ease.
McMaster keeps the fight on the outside.
McMaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herbstreit walks into a left hand.
Herbstreit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herbstreit lands with a nice body punch.
McMaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herbstreit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMaster throws a series of strikes that have Herbstreit backpedaling.
Herbstreit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMaster feints a jab promting Herbstreit to slip. McMaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Herbstreit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Herbstreit pushes McMaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Herbstreit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McMaster tries to circle away but Herbstreit has him pinned against the cage.
Herbstreit misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herbstreit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McMaster's efforts to push away.

McMaster breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from McMaster.
Herbstreit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMaster.
Herbstreit misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger McMaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McMaster throws a hook but Herbstreit blocks it.
McMaster scores with a punch to the head.
McMaster misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from McMaster.
Herbstreit thows a body shot but no joy.
McMaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herbstreit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMaster manages to avoid it.
Herbstreit dodges the punch combination from McMaster.
McMaster misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herbstreit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMaster.
McMaster throws a series of punches but Herbstreit avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit dodges the punch combination from McMaster.
Herbstreit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herbstreit scores with a crisp jab that stopped McMaster in his tracks.
McMaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit slips a straight right by McMaster.
Herbstreit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McMaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Herbstreit is just out of range.
McMaster slips under a jab from Herbstreit.
McMaster throws a chopping leg kick but Herbstreit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McMaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herbstreit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMaster avoids the body shot from Herbstreit.
McMaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herbstreit thows a body shot but no joy.
McMaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herbstreit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Herbstreit is looking to wear down McMaster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Herbstreit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roger McMaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMaster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMaster moves away.
McMaster swinging wildly here.
McMaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herbstreit throws a nice looking combination but McMaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herbstreit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMaster.
Herbstreit moves out of range as McMaster strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herbstreit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMaster.
McMaster scores with a nice right hand.
McMaster misses with a double jab.
Herbstreit digs a good hook to McMaster's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMaster lands a jab.
McMaster is working the combinations to good effect here.
McMaster fails to land with a series of punches.
McMaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McMaster misses with a wild combination.
Herbstreit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from McMaster misses.
McMaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMaster misses with a body kick.
Herbstreit jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for McMaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herbstreit jabs at McMaster's body.
Danga de danga de dang - McMaster scores with a four punch combination!
McMaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chad Herbstreit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit dodges the punch combination from McMaster.
Herbstreit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMaster.
Herbstreit misses with a wild body shot.
Herbstreit slips a jab and a cross from McMaster.
Herbstreit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMaster misses with the combination.
McMaster lands with a nice combination. Herbstreit backs away looking to recover.
McMaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
McMaster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMaster.
McMaster throws a shot from downtown. Herbstreit moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbstreit misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herbstreit swings for the body but McMaster moves out of range.
McMaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger McMaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMaster 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger McMaster!