PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rellik X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam MacIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). X comes into the arena with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RU_yBDIoOM blaring out of the sound system. MacIntyre has chosen Forever, by Throwdown as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

X
vs
MacIntyre

194 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Rellik X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam MacIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

X changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacIntyre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MacIntyre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but X wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
X scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacIntyre to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacIntyre is trying to improve his position.
MacIntyre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
X knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacIntyre on the ground.
X creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacIntyre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacIntyre is looking to regain half guard here but X keeps moving and retains side control.
X working the ground and pound from side control.
X taking a breather here.
MacIntyre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIntyre wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacIntyre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacIntyre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

MacIntyre looking for a guillotine from mount but X is having none of it.
X tries to lock up and control but MacIntyre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
X is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacIntyre lands a heavy elbow.
X tries to reverse the position but MacIntyre maintains control.
MacIntyre dominating with strikes here.
X regains half guard.
MacIntyre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for X!
MacIntyre looks gassed!
MacIntyre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. X looks a forlorn figure.
MacIntyre looking to control but X is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
X tries to hold on but MacIntyre pushes him away.
MacIntyre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as X is looking to escape.
X is looking to get to half guard.
MacIntyre lands with some strikes.
X can't escape the position.
X is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
MacIntyre trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
X is bucking up trying to escape but MacIntyre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
MacIntyre controlling from mount.
MacIntyre lands a heavy elbow.
X is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacIntyre lands a big shot there that rocks X but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! MacIntyre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacIntyre avoids the attempt from X to control.
X is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam MacIntyre dominated that round.
That's time! X's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MacIntyre has his takedown stuffed

and X counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacIntyre won't be happy with that.
MacIntyre stops X from passing to mount.
MacIntyre is looking for a sweep.
X scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacIntyre to see if he's OK.
MacIntyre is looking to reverse the position.
X landing a few strikes.
X wants to control but MacIntyre is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacIntyre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked X off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacIntyre looking for the choke from the back.
X breaks MacIntyre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
MacIntyre working a defensive guard here.

MacIntyre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacIntyre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. X manages to get himself to full guard.
MacIntyre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
X looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacIntyre is one step ahead there.
MacIntyre pushing down on X's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks X with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adam MacIntyre has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacIntyre lands strikes from half guard.
MacIntyre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacIntyre uses his free foot to push down on X's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for X.
MacIntyre avoids the attempt from X to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacIntyre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
X throwing hammer fists to the chest of MacIntyre. What's that going to do exactly?
X is in all sorts of trouble here.
X is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
MacIntyre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
X is looking to improve his position but MacIntyre isn't that keen on the idea.
MacIntyre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish X?
MacIntyre prevents X from getting the reversal.
MacIntyre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MacIntyre with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre unloading with bombs!
X tries to hold on but MacIntyre postures up.

MacIntyre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MacIntyre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
X tries to hold on but MacIntyre pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
X working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam MacIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MacIntyre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

X looking for a kimura from the bottom but MacIntyre passes into side control!
MacIntyre is looking to take a break and control but X is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacIntyre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
X is trying to escape the position but MacIntyre is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
X is looking to reverse the position.
MacIntyre wants to lay and pray for a moment but X keeps working.
MacIntyre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused X some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIntyre working the body and head with strikes.

MacIntyre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from MacIntyre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
MacIntyre trying to control the action but X is working from the bottom.
MacIntyre working the ground and pound.
MacIntyre in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre working the ground and pound from side control.
MacIntyre trying to control the position but X is working away.
X is trying to control MacIntyre's posture but MacIntyre avoids it.
MacIntyre scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on X's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacIntyre working the body and head with strikes.

MacIntyre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacIntyre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacIntyre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
X can't do much from the bottom here.
MacIntyre grinds an elbow into X's temple.
MacIntyre wants to control but X is keeping him busy.
X wants to control but MacIntyre postures up.
X is trying to get back to his feet.
X is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacIntyre off and has taken his back!
X is throwing strikes by MacIntyre counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, MacIntyre regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

X stands up out of the half guard.
X misses with a takedown attempt

and MacIntyre counters with a single leg into guard. X didn't expect that.
MacIntyre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacIntyre 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.
MacIntyre is fighting to break X's control of his arms but X is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacIntyre is pushing down on X's leg trying to pass to half guard. X is fighting to maintain full guard but MacIntyre has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam MacIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacIntyre 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam MacIntyre!