PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Piccard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mcall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piccard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Piccard
vs
Mcall

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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, Alexandre Piccard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Mcall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
No luck for Mcall with that takedown attempt.

Mcall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Piccard parries the strikes from Mcall easily there. Mcall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Piccard to escape.
Mcall working away.
Piccard regains half guard.
Piccard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcall.
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. Mcall connects with a nice short shot to Piccard's temple.
Mcall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piccard defending well though.
My spies in Cozad MMA Montreal inform me that Mcall has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mcall throwing shots but Piccard is blocking nicely.
Piccard wants to control but Mcall is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piccard manages to get to full guard.
Mcall looking to pass the guard.
Piccard trying to control the position.
Mcall is looking to work some ground and pound but Piccard has wrist control.
Piccard working a defensive guard here.
Mcall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcall is looking to pass into half guard but Piccard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Piccard is in guard.
Piccard working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piccard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Piccard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piccard cracks Mcall with a solid left hand.
Mcall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piccard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Piccard postures up and lands a big shot to Mcall's brow.
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!
Piccard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piccard trying to control but Mcall is working from the bottom.
Piccard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Piccard is controlling him.
Piccard throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Piccard drops back looking for a leg! Mcall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcall manages to kick Piccard off! Piccard jumps back into Mcall's guard.
Piccard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piccard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Piccard stopping the sweep attempt from Mcall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccard is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcall has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piccard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piccard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Piccard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Piccard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piccard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piccard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piccard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mcall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Piccard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Piccard as he jumps to the side.

Mcall gets a takedown into half guard.
Piccard is trying to maintain the position but Mcall is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piccard's head.
Piccard gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piccard is trying to control the position but Mcall postures up.
Mcall throws a strike but Piccard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcall has Piccard pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piccard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Piccard throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandre Piccard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Piccard wants to control from the top but Mcall keeps moving.
Piccard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piccard throws a big right hand that misses.
Piccard throws a big right hand that misses.
Piccard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcall is pulling down on Piccard's head to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcall wants to sweep here but Piccard controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piccard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piccard is working Mcall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Piccard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Piccard is in close to Mcall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Piccard landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piccard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Piccard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piccard throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Piccard won't allow Mcall to get back to his feet.
Piccard throws a big elbow that misses.
Piccard preventing the sweep.
Piccard throws a big elbow that misses.
Piccard working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piccard chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcall keeping moving, preventing Piccard from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piccard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Piccard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mcall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcall shoots in but Piccard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mcall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Piccard swivels and escapes.
Alexandre Piccard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mcall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Piccard to the ground. Mcall is now in Piccard's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piccard wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcall postures up.
Piccard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Piccard wants to sweep but no luck.
Piccard keeping moving, preventing Mcall from controlling successfully.
Mcall is working Piccard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcall tries to stand but Piccard is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcall wants to pass the guard but Piccard is keeping the position.
Mcall postures up in Piccard's guard and throws a big left but Piccard blocks it.
Mcall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Piccard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcall throwing strikes but missing.
Mcall trying to control but Piccard is working from the bottom.
Piccard is trying to keep Mcall in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcall stands up over Piccard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piccard looking to control.
Piccard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Piccard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcall trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piccard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piccard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Piccard throwing shots but Mcall is blocking nicely.
Piccard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piccard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcall is looking to improve his position.
Piccard is looking to take a break and control but Mcall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandre Piccard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piccard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcall's head.
Jason Mcall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piccard not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Mcall.
I think Piccard 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Piccard!
Our winner, Alexandre Piccard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.