PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Cyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Court Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cyder
vs
Mckenzie

180 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Cyder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Court Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mckenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyder tries to clinch there but Mckenzie circles away.
That kick from Cyder tenderised Mckenzie's leg. Mckenzie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mckenzie shoots and misses

and Cyder counters by moving into the clinch.
Cyder lands a knee to the body.
Cyder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mckenzie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mckenzie tries to throw a body punch but Cyder avoids it by throwing Mckenzie back against the cage.
Cyder lands a knee to the body.
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!
Cyder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckenzie's efforts to push away.

Cyder pulls Mckenzie into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cyder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mckenzie lands a couple of digs.
Cyder throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mckenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cyder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cyder wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyder tries to clinch up but Mckenzie circles away and keeps his distance.
Mckenzie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick Cyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Court Mckenzie.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.

Cyder feints and as Mckenzie raises his hands in defense, Cyder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mckenzie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cyder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cyder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mckenzie's guard.
Cyder with a nice head shot there.
Cyder wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Mckenzie controlling Cyder's posture.
Cyder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mckenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyder trying to control but Mckenzie is working from the bottom.
Cyder looking to pass the guard.
Mckenzie controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cyder wants to clinch up but Mckenzie keeps it at a distance.
Mckenzie tries for a takedown but Cyder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mckenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
Cyder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mckenzie takes a step back to recover.
Mckenzie shoots for a takedown but Cyder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mckenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cyder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mckenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mckenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Cyder.

It looks like Court Mckenzie has been cut.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie moves out of range.
Mckenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mckenzie somewhat.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown but Cyder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mckenzie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cyder is trying to get back to full guard.

Cyder actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mckenzie connects with a nice short shot to Cyder's temple.
Mckenzie thows a huge punch but Cyder dodges it nicely.
Cyder tries to kick Mckenzie off but Mckenzie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mckenzie looks to land a strike but Cyder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cyder wriggles free and stands up.
Cyder fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mckenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyder.
Cyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckenzie.
Cyder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cyder.
Cyder fails in his attempt to clinch.

Cyder has Mckenzie up against the cage in a clinch.

Cyder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mckenzie distracts Cyder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mckenzie cracks Cyder with a solid left hand.
Cyder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses.
Mckenzie landing some decent shots from guard.
Mckenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cyder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Cyder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie is having none of it.
Cyder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mckenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyder.
Mckenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mckenzie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie moves out of range.

Cyder gets caught flat footed, as Mckenzie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cyder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mckenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mckenzie distracts Cyder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cyder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mckenzie is looking to control Cyder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mckenzie avoid being mounted?
Mckenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mckenzie pushes Cyder off looking to stand but Cyder dives back in and keeps control.
Cyder throwing shots but Mckenzie is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie wants to control but Cyder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mckenzie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Cyder from controlling successfully.
Cyder wanted to stand there but Mckenzie had control of the position.
Cyder stopping the sweep attempt from Mckenzie.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cyder throws a right hand that Mckenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckenzie also avoids with ease.
Mckenzie shoots for a takedown but Cyder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cyder gets the takedown into side control.
Cyder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mckenzie wants to control but Cyder postures up.
Cyder is looking to take a break and control but Mckenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mckenzie can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie dodges the ground and pound from Cyder.
Mckenzie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cyder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mckenzie defending well though.

Cyder is trying to work for a kimura but Mckenzie is defending well.

Mckenzie has one foot on Cyder's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Cyder, looking for a takedown. Mckenzie pushes Cyder against the cage but Cyder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Court Mckenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cyder dives in and scores a takedown into Mckenzie's guard.
Mckenzie trying to control the position.
Cyder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cyder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cyder wants to pass the guard but Mckenzie is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mckenzie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cyder tries to reverse the position but Mckenzie maintains control.
Cyder is working hard here to advance position.
Mckenzie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mckenzie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cyder hang on?
Cyder working to try and regain half guard.
Cyder wants to control but Mckenzie is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mckenzie raining down shots from the mount!
Court Mckenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cyder?
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!

Mckenzie has hold of Cyder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cyder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mckenzie avoids the attempt from Cyder to control.
Mckenzie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cyder is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mckenzie unloading with bombs!
Cyder throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckenzie landing strikes from the mount and Cyder is in trouble!
Mckenzie lands a big shot there that rocks Cyder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Cyder is rocked!
Mckenzie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cyder looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Cyder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cyder tries to hold on but Mckenzie postures up.
Cyder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Court Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Court Mckenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mckenzie keeps the fight on the outside.
Cyder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cyder seems to have got his legs back now.
Cyder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mckenzie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cyder pinned against the cage. Cyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckenzie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyder.

Cyder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cyder showed some decent athleticism there.
Mckenzie is trying to maintain the position but Cyder is very close to passing his half guard.
Cyder tries to stand and escape but Mckenzie is controlling the position.
Mckenzie is concentrating on defense, preventing Cyder from advancing position.

Cyder wants to work for an arm triangle but Mckenzie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mckenzie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cyder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckenzie sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cyder is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mckenzie is looking to control Cyder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mckenzie avoid being mounted?
Mckenzie keeping hold of Cyder's head, controlling as best he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Court Mckenzie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Mckenzie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cyder trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cyder is looking to escape.
Mckenzie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mckenzie stops Cyder from getting back to his feet.
Mckenzie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckenzie looks to land a strike but Cyder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mckenzie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cyder trying to control the position.
Mckenzie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cyder wants to stand up but Mckenzie is controlling him.
Cyder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mckenzie stands up over Cyder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cyder pushes Mckenzie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cyder as he avoids it easily.
Dick Cyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Court Mckenzie.
Cyder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mckenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Cyder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cyder moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.
Cyder is looking to clinch.
Cyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Mckenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mckenzie dives in and grabs Cyder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cyder pushes down on Mckenzie's head and hops out.
Cyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cyder tries to clinch but Mckenzie is having none of it.
Cyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mckenzie shoots and misses
and Cyder counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mckenzie with that takedown attempt.
Dick Cyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cyder pushes Mckenzie away with a front kick.
Cyder doesn't manage to clinch there - Mckenzie circles away.
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!
Cyder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mckenzie tries to avoid it but Cyder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mckenzie to the ground. Mckenzie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cyder lands a lovely overhand right.

Cyder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mckenzie has control of Cyder's left arm, preventing Cyder from doing any damage.
Cyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mckenzie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cyder defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyder wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Cyder.
I think Cyder 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Cyder!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dick Cyder waved his t-shirt featuring SAVE A FIGHTER's logo in front of the cameras.