PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kallen Potvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mandragoran
vs
Potvin

202 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kallen Potvin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandragoran wants to slow Potvin down by chopping away at his legs.
Mandragoran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potvin.
Mandragoran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potvin checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potvin is defended easily by Mandragoran.

Potvin has closed the distance and engaged Mandragoran in a clinch.
Potvin is trying to break free.
Mandragoran is trying to force a seperation but Potvin has the dominant position.
Potvin has Mandragoran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mandragoran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lan Mandragoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kallen Potvin.
Mandragoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potvin fails to pull guard.
Mandragoran misses with an elbow strike.
Mandragoran misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Potvin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mandragoran tries to land knees in the clinch but Potvin avoids the damage to the body.
Potvin is trying to force a seperation but Mandragoran has the dominant position.
Potvin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potvin tries for a takedown but Mandragoran manages to get underhooks.
Mandragoran is trying to push Potvin away but Potvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mandragoran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mandragoran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mandragoran wants to break free but Potvin has control.
Potvin blocks an uppercut.
Mandragoran working hard to break the clinch.
Mandragoran trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potvin has Mandragoran pressed against the cage, preventing Mandragoran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potvin is looking for a takedown.
Potvin can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Mandragoran fails to land.
Potvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Mandragoran prevents Potvin from breaking the clinch.
Mandragoran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Potvin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Potvin blocks an uppercut.
Potvin tries to pull guard but Mandragoran won't allow it.
Mandragoran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potvin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mandragoran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Potvin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mandragoran has had enough of the clinch but Potvin keeps him there for the moment.
Mandragoran trying to land knees to the body.
Mandragoran pushes off an throws an elbow but Potvin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mandragoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potvin.
Mandragoran struggles to land a body shot inside as Potvin controls his hands.
Mandragoran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potvin presses Mandragoran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Potvin tries to pull guard but Mandragoran won't allow it.
Mandragoran is looking to control Potvin's arms but Potvin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mandragoran has his back to the cage.
Mandragoran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Mandragoran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mandragoran prevents Potvin from breaking the clinch.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Potvin jumps guard and drags Mandragoran to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Potvin keeping full guard, as Mandragoran tries to pass.
Potvin is controlling Mandragoran's posture.
Mandragoran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mandragoran wants to stand but Potvin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potvin pulls Mandragoran in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lan Mandragoran will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Potvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Potvin has managed to clinch.
Mandragoran is trying to push Potvin away but Potvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Potvin is stalling here.
Potvin has Mandragoran pressed against the cage, preventing Mandragoran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potvin blocks an uppercut.
Potvin working hard to break the clinch.
Potvin jumps guard but Mandragoran stands there with Potvin around his waist. Potvin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mandragoran looking to throw knees to the head but Potvin is blocking nicely.

Potvin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Potvin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Potvin wants to improve his position but instead Mandragoran has moved into half guard.
Mandragoran wants to stand up but Potvin has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potvin controlling the position for now.
It looks like Mandragoran is going to stand back up.
Mandragoran is looking to pass Potvin's guard but actually Potvin recovers to full guard.
Potvin looking for a sweep. Not yet Potvin, not yet.
Mandragoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Potvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Potvin wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mandragoran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Mandragoran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lan Mandragoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Potvin closes the distance and clinches.
Mandragoran has a couple of punches blocked by Potvin.
Potvin tries to land knees in the clinch but Mandragoran avoids the damage to the body.
Mandragoran working aggressively here.
Potvin looking for a takedown.
Mandragoran tries to break the clinch but Potvin is controlling the position.
Mandragoran has Potvin pressed against the cage, preventing Potvin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mandragoran is trying to break the clinch but Potvin has him pressed against the cage.
Mandragoran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potvin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran tries a body shot but Potvin blocks it.
Mandragoran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potvin.
Potvin fails to pull guard.
Lan Mandragoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kallen Potvin.
Potvin lands a body shot.
Potvin can't break the clinch.
Potvin is trying to break free.

Potvin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mandragoran uses from the top position.

Potvin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mandragoran defends well.
Mandragoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potvin is keeping the position for now.
Mandragoran wants to stand but Potvin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Potvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mandragoran is aware though and is defending well.
Mandragoran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potvin on the ground.

Potvin has his feet on Mandragoran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Potvin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Potvin.
Potvin is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandragoran.
Mandragoran tries to land a front kick but Potvin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Mandragoran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potvin shoots in for a takedown but Mandragoran shows good takedown defense.
Mandragoran throws a low kick but Potvin moves out of range easily.
Potvin checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kallen Potvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Potvin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Mandragoran.
Mandragoran is looking to slow Potvin down with leg kicks.
Mandragoran misses with a low kick.
Potvin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Potvin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandragoran tries to score with a low kick but Potvin moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Potvin.
Potvin shoots in for a double leg but Mandragoran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandragoran misses with a low kick as Potvin jumps back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mandragoran. Potvin shrugs it off though.
Mandragoran is looking to chop away at Potvin's legs.
Mandragoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Potvin shoots in for a takedown but Mandragoran shows good takedown defense.
Potvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandragoran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Potvin moves into range and clinches up with Mandragoran.
Mandragoran tries to work over Potvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Potvin decides to pull guard.
Mandragoran wants to stand and escape but instead Potvin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Potvin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Potvin 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.
Mandragoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potvin 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Potvin gets to his feet - Mandragoran follows without any prompting.
Mandragoran thumps Potvin with a low kick.
Mandragoran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandragoran there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandragoran slaps away a takedown attempt from Potvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lan Mandragoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kallen Potvin.
Mandragoran looks for the body kick but Potvin saw that one coming.
Mandragoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Mandragoran is looking to score with low kicks.
Potvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandragoran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potvin throws a head kick but Mandragoran moves out of range.
Mandragoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potvin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Potvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandragoran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandragoran scores with a nice body kick.
Lan Mandragoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potvin shoots in but Mandragoran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body kick there by Mandragoran.
Potvin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandragoran is fending him off so far but Potvin persists. Nope, Mandragoran circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandragoran throws a leg kick but Potvin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mandragoran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mandragoran tries to score with a low kick but Potvin moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Mandragoran.
Potvin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran throws a leg kick which misses Potvin's front leg but catches the back leg as Potvin tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran is looking to slow Potvin down with leg kicks.
Kallen Potvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mandragoran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mandragoran wants it to stay on the feet.
Mandragoran scores with a push kick.
Potvin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandragoran sprawls well. He's pushed Potvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Potvin blocks a leg kick.
Mandragoran thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Potvin if he has to take too many more of those.
Mandragoran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandragoran is looking to slow Potvin down with leg kicks.
Mandragoran wants to land a leg kick but Potvin is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potvin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mandragoran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Potvin.
Mandragoran thows a body kick. Potvin tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lan Mandragoran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandragoran 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lan Mandragoran!