PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa comes to the cage accompanied by Anna Molly by Incubus. MacKallister is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Four Horsemen by Metallica. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shane MacKallister enters the cage!

Jaa
vs
MacKallister

172 cm
26
183 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

168 cm
31
178 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane MacKallister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaa lands with a nice combination. MacKallister backs away looking to recover.
MacKallister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacKallister somewhat.
Jaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shane MacKallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacKallister.
MacKallister misses with an uppercut
and Jaa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jaa tries to land a leg kick but MacKallister saw it coming and moves away.
Jaa fakes the leg kick and cracks MacKallister in the body.
Jaa throws a head kick that MacKallister semi-blocks.

It looks like Shane MacKallister has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacKallister shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed MacKallister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacKallister.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
MacKallister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaa throws a right and a left that MacKallister avoids nicely.
Jaa misses with a few strikes there.
MacKallister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaa lands a nice looking body kick.
MacKallister ducks right into an uppercut from Jaa.
Jaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from MacKallister.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa lunges at MacKallister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacKallister's hand.
MacKallister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacKallister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaa avoids it really well and circles away.
MacKallister fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacKallister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacKallister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaa's waist but Jaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacKallister off to one side.
Jaa scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaa.
Jaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacKallister.
Jaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacKallister blocks a head kick by Jaa.

Jaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaa working MacKallister over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacKallister in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. MacKallister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacKallister blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa scores with a leg kick.
Jaa scores with a nice body kick.
Jaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacKallister shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacKallister is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jaa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for MacKallister.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKallister misses with a takedown attempt - Jaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacKallister looks gassed!
MacKallister misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacKallister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Jaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa wants to clinch up but MacKallister keeps it at a distance.
Jaa throws a series of punches but MacKallister avoids them all with ease.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. MacKallister looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacKallister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaa is fending him off so far but MacKallister persists. Nope, Jaa circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Jaa misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jaa gets caught napping as MacKallister dives in and scores a takedown. Jaa manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jaa is trying to control the position but MacKallister postures up.
MacKallisteris looking to pass into half guard but Jaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jaa is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKallister is trying to keep Jaa in close.
MacKallister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jaa trying to control but MacKallister is working from the bottom.
MacKallister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaa controls the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacKallister shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane MacKallister's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

MacKallister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaa.
MacKallister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaa pinned against the cage. Jaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jaa scores with a head kick.
Tony Jaa is winning the standup battle so far.

MacKallister dives in and scores a takedown into Jaa's guard.
Jaa pulls MacKallister in close to prevent any damage.
MacKallister passes into half guard.
MacKallister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacKallister wants to take a breather but Jaa is having none of it.

MacKallister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaa defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacKallister stands up from half guard.
MacKallister has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Jaa tries to land a front kick but MacKallister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacKallister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaa stuffs the takedown.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacKallister.
MacKallister checks a leg kick nicely.
Jaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacKallister digs a good body shot into Jaa's ribs.

MacKallister drives through with a takedown into Jaa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Jaa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacKallister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacKallister throws an elbow that misses. Jaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacKallister's guard. Nice move by Jaa!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacKallister throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaa escapes and throws MacKallister's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on MacKallister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacKallister is looking for a sweep.
Jaa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacKallister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jaa's best efforts.
MacKallister trying to hold on to Jaa's head to control him but Jaa postures up.
Jaa is keen to just control but MacKallister is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is thwarting MacKallister's attempts to control the position.
Jaa wants to free his trapped foot but MacKallister is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jaa prevents MacKallister from standing back up.
MacKallister manages to get to full guard.

Jaa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

MacKallister looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jaa passes into half guard.
Jaa controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKallister scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jaa manages to mount him!
Jaa looking to finish MacKallister with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacKallister!
Jaa manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacKallister to take his back!
MacKallister breaks Jaa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing MacKallister from controlling successfully.

Jaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacKallisteris looking to pass into half guard but Jaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jaa is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

MacKallister working for a triangle but Jaa defends it easily.
Jaa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacKallister is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacKallister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane MacKallister's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

MacKallister keeps the fight on the outside.
MacKallister blocks a leg kick.
MacKallister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaa's waist but Jaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacKallister off to one side.

MacKallister looking to score a takedown here. Jaa is defending well but MacKallister drives through and ends up in Jaa's guard.
Jaa is pulling down on MacKallister's head. It's preventing any offense from MacKallister, at least for the moment.
MacKallister trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaa looking to control.
MacKallister controls from within his opponent's guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Shane MacKallister hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jaa tries to clinch up but MacKallister circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKallister shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaa throws a right and a left that MacKallister avoids nicely.
MacKallister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacKallister somewhat.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacKallister.
MacKallister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacKallister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacKallister shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed MacKallister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as MacKallister blocks the leg kick.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaa connects with a body shot that sends MacKallister's belly button to the back.
MacKallister fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaa scores with a head kick. MacKallister tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jaa as MacKallister shoots in.
MacKallister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaa's waist but Jaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacKallister off to one side.
Jaa is looking to slow MacKallister down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jaa.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
MacKallister checks a low kick from Jaa.
MacKallister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaa tries to avoid it but MacKallister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaa to the ground. Jaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaa throws a front kick aimed at MacKallister's knee but MacKallister avoids it well.
Jaa throws a head kick but MacKallister moves out of range.
A punch combination from MacKallister misses.
Jaa feints and then cracks MacKallister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacKallister down.
Nice sprawl there from Jaa as MacKallister shoots in.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaa closes the distance and pushes MacKallister back into the cage.
MacKallister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. MacKallister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. MacKallister looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

MacKallister scores with a takedown into Jaa's guard.
Jaa pulls MacKallister in to control the position.
MacKallister won't allow Jaa to sweep him here.
Jaa is working hard here to advance position.
MacKallister wants to pass the guard but Jaa is keeping the position.
MacKallister works over Jaa with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacKallister is aware though and is defending well.
Jaa wants to sweep here but MacKallister controlling him for the moment.
MacKallister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacKallister tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaa is retaining full guard.
MacKallister trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa controls MacKallister momentarily but MacKallister frees himself.
Jaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Jaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaa 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!
Tony Jaa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.