PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McAllister
vs
Schwarzeneg

190 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
36
210 lbs
17 - 49 - 1

Great wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 49 - 1, fighting out of London, Goran Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McAllister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schwarzeneg's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schwarzeneg blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAllister.

McAllister seems to be working for a kimura but Schwarzeneg defends the submission attempt.
McAllister scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McAllister wants to take a breather but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
McAllister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McAllister wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping him busy.
Schwarzeneg is in trouble now - McAllister has advanced to mount!
McAllister controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister scoring with strikes but Schwarzeneg is staying in there.
Schwarzeneg working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McAllister cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAllister controlling the pace for now.
McAllister's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but McAllister is having none of it.
McAllister landing strikes from the mount and Schwarzeneg is in trouble!
Schwarzeneg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAllister lands a couple of good shots and Schwarzeneg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

McAllister is persistently looking for the submission but Schwarzeneg is defending it well.
Schwarzeneg covering up well under a series of strikes from McAllister.
McAllister controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister struggling to land strikes to the head as Schwarzeneg covers up.
McAllister scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Schwarzeneg is looking for a way out.
McAllister has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McAllister is working the ground and pound. Can Schwarzeneg escape?
McAllister has Schwarzeneg flattened out and is raining down punches.
Schwarzeneg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McAllister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwarzeneg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McAllister punches the canvas rather than the man.
Schwarzeneg just trying to survive but McAllister is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McAllister looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg fending off the submission attempt from McAllister.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McAllister has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schwarzeneg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAllister scores with punches to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAllister tries to keep control of the position but Schwarzeneg is staying busy.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the hands but McAllister breaks the grip.
McAllister missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McAllister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McAllister connects with a couple of short punches.
McAllister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzeneg can do to turn this around?
McAllister trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
McAllister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

McAllister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAllister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McAllister trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schwarzeneg working for a triangle but McAllister defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Schwarzeneg keeping full guard, as McAllister tries to pass.
McAllister landing some decent shots from guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to sweep here but McAllister controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McAllister trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAllister postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
McAllister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McAllister advances position into side control!
McAllister is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schwarzeneg's shoulder. That is not cool.
McAllister trying to control the action but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from McAllister are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McAllister controlling the position from side mount.
Schwarzeneg is working to avoid the ground and pound but McAllister connects with a decent elbow.
McAllister staying calm.
McAllister scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister misses with the ground and pound.

McAllister tries for a kimura but Schwarzeneg is defending well.
McAllister scoring with punches from side control.
McAllister sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Schwarzeneg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McAllister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzeneg keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McAllister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schwarzeneg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris McAllister dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McAllister slips under a jab from Schwarzeneg.
McAllister shoots in and drives through. Schwarzeneg sprawls well.
McAllister shoots for a double leg takedown but Schwarzeneg sprawls well. He's pushed McAllister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McAllister avoids the body shot from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAllister pinned against the cage. McAllister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but McAllister moves out of range.
McAllister fails with the takedown
and McAllister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAllister fails to land the takedown.
McAllister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg throws a series of punches but McAllister moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg moves in looking to clinch but McAllister pushes him off.
Schwarzeneg goes for a double leg but McAllister avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McAllister continues to drive forward.
McAllister blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Schwarzeneg breaks from the clinch.
McAllister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McAllister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Schwarzeneg. Those never looked like landing.
Schwarzeneg dives in for a single leg takedown but McAllister sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

McAllister breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzeneg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarzeneg wants it to stay on the feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllister swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Schwarzeneg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but McAllister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McAllister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schwarzeneg defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAllister is trying to control the position but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Schwarzeneg is fighting to break McAllister's control of his arms but McAllister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Goran Schwarzeneg was stalling too much, according to the referee.

McAllister drives through with a takedown into Schwarzeneg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schwarzeneg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAllister wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
McAllister scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzeneg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McAllister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chris McAllister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position but McAllister postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister throws a big elbow that misses.
McAllister wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
McAllister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McAllister shoots in but Schwarzeneg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from McAllister. No joy for Schwarzeneg on that attempt.
McAllister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schwarzeneg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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 Chris McAllister.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAllister, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris McAllister!