PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade's entrance music is Eyes of a Ranger. A fine choice. Renner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Particle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McQuade
vs
Renner

178 cm
30
165 lbs
31 - 7 - 0

184 cm
31
160 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from McQuade.
McQuade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McQuade!
McQuade scores with a punch to the head.
Renner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McQuade misses with a head kick.
McQuade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Renner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renner checks the leg kick nicely there.

Renner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuade manages to work his way to half guard, despite Renner's best efforts.
Renner lands strikes from half guard.
Renner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McQuade's head.
McQuade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Renner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McQuade pushes Renner off and gets back to his feet.
Renner ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
The fighters circling - McQuade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Renner.
McQuade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Renner scores with a takedown into McQuade's guard.
McQuade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McQuade working a defensive guard here.
Renner trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner throws a big right hand that misses.
McQuade trying to control the position.
McQuade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McQuade pushes Renner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuade lands a leg kick that knocks Renner off balance momentarily.
McQuade tries to clinch up

and Renner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Renner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McQuade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.
McQuade trying to hold on to Renner's head to control him but Renner postures up.
Renner throwing shots but McQuade is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Renner wants to work for an arm triangle but McQuade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Renner controlling the action here.
Renner moves into full mount! McQuade won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner lands a heavy elbow.
Renner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Renner working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Renner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McQuade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Renner lands a big shot there that rocks McQuade but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McQuade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Renner working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuade working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Booker McQuade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McQuade wants to clinch.
Renner shoots in but no luck this time.
Renner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Renner slips a jab from McQuade.
McQuade tries to land a front kick but Renner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McQuade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

McQuade instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McQuade.
Renner goes for a takedown in the clinch but McQuade prevents it.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renner backwards.
McQuade lands an elbow that stopped Renner in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from McQuade fails to land.
McQuade tries to land a knee to the head but Renner blocks with his arms.
McQuade working Renner over with knees to the body.
McQuade scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade lands a good knee to the midsection. Renner won't want to take too many of those.
Renner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McQuade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McQuade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Renner is breathing heavily.
McQuade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renner backwards.
Renner has McQuade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McQuade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McQuade obliges.
Renner drops down looking for an ankle pick but McQuade pulls his leg out and moves away.
McQuade misses with a two punch combination.
McQuade cracks a nice hook into Renner's ribs.
McQuade throws a sloppy head kick and Renner moves out of range easily.
McQuade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McQuade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Renner.
It looked like McQuade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McQuade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Renner shoots in and gets a takedown into McQuade's guard.
McQuade seems keen to control Renner's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McQuade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Renner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Renner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuade. That's going to slow Renner down.
McQuade throws an overhand right that lands on Renner's shoulder, as Renner tries to avoid the shot.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from McQuade lands but Renner takes it in his stride.
McQuade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuade is looking to score with low kicks.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as McQuade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McQuade cracks Renner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

McQuade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Renner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McQuade is defending well.
McQuade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renner can do to turn this around?
McQuade lands with a right to the head.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
McQuade misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Renner wants to break free but McQuade has control.
McQuade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuade scores with a shot to the side of Renner's head.
Renner goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McQuade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McQuade tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuade misses the target.
McQuade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McQuade throws a series of punches but Renner moves out of range.
Renner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McQuade, right into the meat.
McQuade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade digs a good hook to Renner's body.
McQuade throws the left hand but Renner avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for McQuade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuade wants it to stay on the feet.
Renner tries to score a power double leg takedown but McQuade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Renner somewhat.
McQuade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renner paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McQuade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Renner tries to score a body lock takedown but McQuade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McQuade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Renner takes a shot to the head.
McQuade avoiding damage.
Renner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from McQuade as Renner shoots in.

Renner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.

McQuade manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Renner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Renner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McQuade is trying to defend but Renner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

McQuade has one foot on Renner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade jabs at Renner's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Renner with that takedown attempt.
McQuade moves out of range of the strikes.
Renner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuade but McQuade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McQuade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by McQuade.
McQuade throws a head kick but Renner moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Renner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McQuade moves in looking to clinch but Renner pushes him off.
Renner fails with the takedown.

McQuade gets caught flat footed, as Renner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

McQuade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Renner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Renner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade digs a right hand into Renner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renner's gas tank.
Renner takes an elbow to the forehead.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renner is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuade.
Renner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McQuade scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuade can't find room to land a body shot as Renner controls the action.
Renner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McQuade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McQuade misses with the head strike.
Renner managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Renner's defenses.
Renner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McQuade pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade swings wildly with an uppercut but Renner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuade swings wildly with an uppercut but Renner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renner goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McQuade fails to land with a series of punches.
Renner throws a counter combo.
Booker McQuade is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renner is out of range.
McQuade looks to land a left hand but Renner moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from McQuade.
McQuade connects with an inside leg kick.
Renner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Renner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Renner misses with a hook.

Renner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McQuade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Renner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Renner looks up at the clock and then as McQuade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Renner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Renner working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet but Renner drags him back down.
Renner is trying to ground and pound but McQuade uses the momentary lack of control by Renner to regain half guard.
McQuade is controlling Renner's trapped leg to prevent Renner from advancing to side control.
McQuade tries to get to full guard but Renner has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renner working McQuade over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McQuade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Renner is trying to drag McQuade to the mat but McQuade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McQuade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McQuade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McQuade.
McQuade lands a left hand.
McQuade lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from McQuade.
Renner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade digs a right hand into Renner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renner's gas tank.
McQuade gets through Renner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McQuade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for McQuade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner goes for a takedown in the clinch but McQuade prevents it.
McQuade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McQuade missing with knees to the body.

McQuade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuade throws a leg kick which misses Renner's front leg but catches the back leg as Renner tries to avoid it.
McQuade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuade lands a body shot.
Renner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McQuade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McQuade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McQuade throws a body punch but Renner moves out of range.
McQuade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Renner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Renner throws out a counter right but McQuade avoids it with no problem.
McQuade tried to score with a low kick but Renner checks it.
Renner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuade connects with a leg kick. Renner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renner moves out of range as McQuade throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renner checks a leg kick nicely.
McQuade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Renner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McQuade's head backwards.
McQuade cracks the inside of Renner's front leg.
Renner shoots for a takedown but McQuade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McQuade misses with a jab, cross combination.

McQuade darts in and clinches Renner up against the cage.
Renner tries for a takedown but McQuade manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from McQuade.
Renner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McQuade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Renner jabs McQuade to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Renner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Renner lands in his opponent's guard.
Renner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Renner looking to pass the guard.
McQuade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Renner postures up in McQuade's guard and throws a big left but McQuade blocks it.
Renner preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renner throws a strike but McQuade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Renner is looking for a triangle but McQuade pushes his legs off easily.
Renner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McQuade's guard.

Renner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renner works over McQuade with some ground and pound from guard.
McQuade is adopting a defensive guard.
Renner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade had his way with Jeremy Renner in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McQuade digs a good hook to Renner's body.
McQuade scores with a nice strike.
Renner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McQuade. That one must have hurt.
McQuade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McQuade looks to score with a jab to the body but Renner is just out of range.
McQuade throws a solid leg kick but Renner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McQuade.
McQuade punishes Renner's body with a nice straight punch.
Renner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McQuade avoids it really well and circles away.
McQuade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Renner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from McQuade misses.
Renner swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuade.

McQuade takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Renner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from McQuade.
Renner goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
McQuade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renner only half commits to the counter leg kick.

McQuade closes the distance and clinches.
Renner blocks the elbow strike.
McQuade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McQuade fails to land.
Renner takes a knee to the side of the body.
McQuade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Renner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Renner is working for takedown but McQuade is calmly controlling the position for now.
McQuade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renner managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands with a right to the head.
Renner managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade lands a knee to the head.
McQuade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renner avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade missing with knees to the body.
McQuade landing knees to the head.
Booker McQuade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Renner looking for a takedown.
Renner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McQuade scores with a shoulder strike.
McQuade lands an elbow just above Renner 's eye.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
McQuade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Renner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McQuade regains guard immediately.
Jeremy Renner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Renner preventing the sweep.
Renner won't allow McQuade to get back to his feet.
McQuade is pulling down on Renner's head to control his posture.
McQuade wants to sweep here but Renner controlling him for the moment.

McQuade is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Renner is aware though and is defending well.
Renner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McQuade's guard.
Renner not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McQuade trying to control from the bottom.
Renner throwing shots but McQuade is blocking nicely.
Renner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Renner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McQuade desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McQuade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeremy Renner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booker McQuade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McQuade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Booker McQuade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McQuade, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade retains his lightweight title!
Booker McQuade thanked the fans post fight for their support.