PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Tinaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker McQuail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuail has chosen Glasgow Kiss as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tinaway
vs
McQuail

170 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Tinaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker McQuail!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinaway closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQuail circles away.
Tinaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tinaway has his takedown stuffed
and McQuail counters with an inside leg kick.
Tinaway fails with the takedown
and McQuail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flo Tinaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuail just misses with a punch to the body.
Tinaway throws a leg kick that is checked
and McQuail counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuail. Tinaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Tinaway or perhaps it was just good defense by McQuail which made him look bad.
Tinaway fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway misses with a takedown
and McQuail counters with an inside leg kick.
Tinaway tries for a takedown but McQuail circles away easily
and McQuail counters with a stiff right hand.
McQuail ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQuail scoring well with a low kick there.
Tinaway with a poor takedown
and McQuail counters with a good low kick that Tinaway was not able to check.
Tinaway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQuail counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQuail feints and then cracks Tinaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tinaway down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tinaway blocks the low kick.
McQuail misses with a low kick.
McQuail throws a low kick, looking for Tinaway's leg but Tinaway calmly moves out of range.
McQuail is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tinaway rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuail. Tinaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from McQuail does no damage.
Tinaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinaway checks a leg kick.

Tinaway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tinaway looking to pass the guard.
Tinaway wants to control from the top but McQuail keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McQuail looking for a sweep. Not yet McQuail, not yet.
McQuail controls Tinaway momentarily but Tinaway frees himself.
McQuail 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.

Tinaway has gone for a leg lock! McQuail slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tinaway's guard.
McQuail sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tinaway's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway is looking to control McQuail's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tinaway avoid being mounted?
McQuail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tinaway keeps working.
Tinaway manages to get to full guard.
Tinaway keeping full guard, as McQuail tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQuail trying to control but Tinaway is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinaway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McQuail looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker McQuail dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tinaway with a poor takedown
and McQuail counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tinaway thinking.
Tinaway tries for a takedown but McQuail circles away easily
and McQuail counters with a series of strikes. Tinaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinaway fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flo Tinaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuail leaves Tinaway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tinaway misses with a takedown

and McQuail counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McQuail effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McQuail gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McQuail pressing his opponent against the cage.

McQuail manages to break the clinch.
McQuail throws a nice looking combination but Tinaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinaway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McQuail counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McQuail throws a low kick, looking for Tinaway's leg but Tinaway calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tinaway with a lazy takedown attempt
and McQuail counters with a nice body shot.
Tinaway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McQuail counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tinaway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McQuail throws a quick inside leg kick.
McQuail throws a series of punches but Tinaway avoids them all with ease.
McQuail cracks Tinaway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tinaway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tinaway has his takedown stuffed

and McQuail counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuail slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McQuail misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McQuail trying to control the action but Tinaway is working from the bottom.
Tinaway is trying to improve his position.
McQuail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tinaway keeps working.
Tinaway tries to bench press McQuail off him but McQuail keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McQuail unloading with bombs!
McQuail fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tinaway is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tinaway tries to hold on but McQuail postures up.
McQuail looking to finish Tinaway with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tinaway!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinaway is trying to escape the mount.
McQuail lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tinaway hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinaway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McQuail working Tinaway over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker McQuail 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!

Tinaway with a poor takedown

and McQuail counters with a shoot takedown. Tinaway fights it but they end up in guard.
McQuail stands and throws Tinaway's legs to the side, diving into side control.

McQuail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tinaway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

McQuail tries for a kimura but Tinaway is defending well.
Tinaway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McQuail's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Tinaway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McQuail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway trying to control here.
McQuail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinaway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tinaway works his way to full guard. Good work.
McQuail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQuail is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McQuail content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McQuail must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuail trying to control but Tinaway is working from the bottom.
McQuail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQuail wants to control from the top but Tinaway keeps moving.
Parker McQuail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parker McQuail has got the better of the ground game so far.

McQuail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McQuail slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tinaway is looking to reverse the position.
McQuail advances to full mount.
McQuail content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway is looking to get to half guard.
Tinaway slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

McQuail is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tinaway has managed to free his arm - good work.

McQuail looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tinaway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McQuail pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail wants to control but Tinaway is keeping him busy.

Tinaway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McQuail is keen to just control but Tinaway is a slippery customer.

Tinaway actively working from the bottom here.
Tinaway is not content to let McQuail control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuail content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flo Tinaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McQuail is trying to control. Tinaway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parker McQuail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McQuail 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker McQuail!
Parker McQuail tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.