PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce's entrance music is "Lunatic Fringe" by Red Rider. A fine choice. McBride is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For whom the bell tolls. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Boyce
vs
McBride

180 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
19
156 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brodie Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul McBride!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Brodie Boyce has been cut.
McBride misses with the combination.
McBride slips a jab and a cross from Boyce.
McBride lands a left and a right that sends Boyce crashing to the canvas! McBride dives into mount looking to finish!

Boyce is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McBride has control of Boyce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boyce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oh Boyce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boyce seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McBride is going olschool here, as he tries to force Boyce to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boyce shrugs it off.
McBride putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boyce tries to reverse the position but McBride maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boyce gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McBride lands a nice short elbow.
Boyce is looking for a sweep. McBride is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boyce tries to kick McBride off but McBride keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McBride tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boyce is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McBride is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McBride preventing the sweep.
McBride passes Boyce's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boyce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyce tries to get out of the position.
Boyce is refusing to be controlled, as McBride sits in half guard.
Boyce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boyce wants to get back to his feet.
McBride wants to free his trapped foot but Boyce is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boyce is trying to stand up here but McBride is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyce is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McBride misses with a wild combination.
McBride throws a series of punches but Boyce moves out of range.
Boyce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyce tries to clinch up but McBride circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from McBride both land. Nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBride keeps the fight on the outside.

Boyce shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boyce showed some decent athleticism there.
McBride makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McBride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McBride has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McBride working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boyce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McBride is tightening it up a little... Boyce has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boyce reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boyce taps out! nice BJJ there by McBride!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul McBride!