PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Bloodtower. McKenzie has chosen Man From Atlantis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maria
vs
McKenzie

193 cm
29
222 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

200 cm
31
241 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute

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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Maria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maria avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McKenzie looks to land a left hand but Maria moved out of range nicely.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maria takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenzie throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from McKenzie misses
and Maria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKenzie misses with a double jab
and Maria counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
McKenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maria counters with a nice low kick that buckles McKenzie's knee momentarily.

McKenzie clinches.
Maria dodges an elbow strike from McKenzie.

Maria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenzie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKenzie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKenzie misses the body punch
and Maria counters with a good low kick that McKenzie was not able to check.
McKenzie scores with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

McKenzie clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maria.

Maria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by McKenzie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maria at a distance.
McKenzie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

McKenzie has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKenzie leaning against his opponent.
McKenzie throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie throws an elbow that misses.
McKenzie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, McKenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maria blocks an uppercut.
McKenzie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Maria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maria has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McKenzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

McKenzie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maria, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenzie lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maria blocks an uppercut.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maria is trying to break the clinch but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria trying to stall but McKenzie improves his position.
McKenzie is pushing Maria up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Namor McKenzie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McKenzie throws a body kick that misses.
McKenzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maria moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenzie misses with a leg kick.
McKenzie misses with a leg kick
letting Maria counter with a right hand.
McKenzie is looking to slow Maria down with leg kicks.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McKenzie misses with a body kick.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
McKenzie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie cracks the inside of Maria's front leg.
McKenzie thows a body kick. Maria tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Namor McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenzie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKenzie.
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 scores with a hook to the body. Maria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKenzie throws out a powerful jab.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McKenzie throws a lazy head kick
and Maria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Maria moves away
enabling Maria to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by McKenzie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKenzie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maria backs up against the cage.
McKenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Namor McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maria. Maria circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maria on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKenzie scores with a leg kick.
McKenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie lands a right hook to the body.
McKenzie jabs Maria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maria checks a low kick from McKenzie.
McKenzie connects with a right hand. Maria shakes it off.
McKenzie lands a head shot.
McKenzie misses with a leg kick
and Maria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Maria sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKenzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maria. Maria circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Maria tries to keep at a distance but McKenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McKenzie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
McKenzie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Namor McKenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, McKenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maria blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Maria blocks it.
Maria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie lands an elbow that stopped Maria in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maria is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Namor McKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McKenzie is looking to slow Maria down with leg kicks.
McKenzie misses the jab.
McKenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKenzie connects with a solid leg kick.

McKenzie clinches.
Maria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie stalling the fight.
McKenzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maria is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.
McKenzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria is looking to control McKenzie's arms but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maria has his back to the cage.
McKenzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from McKenzie.
McKenzie is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Namor McKenzie.
Maria tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenzie.
McKenzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maria blocks a jab.
McKenzie lands an overhand right.

McKenzie moves into range and clinches up with Maria.
Namor McKenzie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Maria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maria is trying to maintain a safe position but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns Maria into the cage.
Maria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maria has had enough of the clinch but McKenzie keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria working hard to break the clinch.
McKenzie pushes Maria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie stalling.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKenzie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maria avoids it.
Maria is trying to break the clinch but McKenzie is controlling him.
Joaquim Maria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
Maria avoiding damage as McKenzie throws knees to the body.
McKenzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Maria avoids the damage to the body.
McKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Maria lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.

It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maria misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maria working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maria pushes McKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Namor McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenzie 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Namor McKenzie!
Namor McKenzie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.