PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zander MacTravis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cant Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

MacTravis
vs
Name

182 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zander MacTravis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cant Name!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTravis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacTravis closes the distance and clinches up with Name, looking for a takedown. MacTravis pushes Name against the cage but Name circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Name throws a body punch but MacTravis moves out of range.
Name scores with a sloppy right hand. MacTravis should have avoided that one.

MacTravis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Name is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacTravis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name is trying to get back to full guard.
MacTravis trying to control from Name's half guard. Name has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacTravis stays in close to Name's body and controls the position.
Name wants to sweep but no luck.
MacTravis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacTravis won't allow Name to sweep him here.
MacTravis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Name works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacTravis trying to control the position from guard on top but Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Name lands a nice hook to MacTravis's body. MacTravis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacTravis tries to close the distance and clinch but Name swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Name. No joy for MacTravis on that attempt.

MacTravis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacTravis wants to control but Name is keeping him busy.
Name sneaks back into half guard.
MacTravis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Name is looking for a sweep. MacTravis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacTravis is just content to waste time from the top position. Name takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacTravis is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacTravis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Name looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacTravis is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Name tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Name moves into the clinch.
MacTravis blocking some punches.
Name tries to work over MacTravis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Name lands a body shot.
Name tries a body shot but MacTravis blocks it.
MacTravis tries to pull guard but Name won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander MacTravis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name misses with a body punch.

MacTravis manages to pull guard.
Name lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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 Zander MacTravis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Name swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacTravis throws a predictable looking body shot

and Name counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Name misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Name tries to throw a body punch but MacTravis avoids it by throwing Name back against the cage.

MacTravis manages to break the clinch.
MacTravis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Name moves into the clinch.
Name goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Name misses with some punches.
Name throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Name misses with a punch to the body.
Name tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacTravis tries to pull guard but Name forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
MacTravis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Name smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTravis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Name with a hook.
Name lands with an overhand left.
MacTravis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Name to score with a decent uppercut.
Name sizes up MacTravis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Name lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Name looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Name misses with an uppercut. MacTravis saw that one coming.
Name scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Name lunges at MacTravis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacTravis's hand.
MacTravis tries for a takedown but Name circles away easily
and Name counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander MacTravis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacTravis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Name counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacTravis thinking.
Name lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacTravis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Name.
Name changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Name misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacTravis.
MacTravis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Name.
MacTravis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Name's waist but Name gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacTravis off to one side.
Name cracks MacTravis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacTravis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Name sprawls well. Name wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacTravis gets slowly back to his feet.
MacTravis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Name ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cant Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTravis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Name scores with a decent looking hook.
Name has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good shot there by Name.
Name dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacTravis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Name lands a jab to MacTravis's midsection.
MacTravis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Name has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacTravis avoids the body shot from Name.
MacTravis tries to counter with a takedown but Name is quick to defend against it.

Name clinches with his opponent.
Name doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Name has a couple of punches blocked by MacTravis.
Name misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Name lands a hook that snaps the head of MacTravis backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Name doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacTravis blocking some punches.
Name lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacTravis backwards.
Name tries a body shot but MacTravis blocks it.
MacTravis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacTravis jumps guard but Name stands there with MacTravis around his waist. MacTravis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Name lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacTravis backwards.
Name lands a hook to the side of the head.
Name tries a body shot but MacTravis blocks it.
Nice body punch from Name.
MacTravis trying to control the position but instead, Name has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacTravis into the cage.
Name misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cant Name showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Name scores with a jab to the jaw.
Name connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacTravis momentarily.
MacTravis fails with the takedown
and Name counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacTravis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Name moves into range and clinches up with MacTravis.
MacTravis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Name walks away with a smile on his face. MacTravis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacTravis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Name but Name pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Name looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander MacTravis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Name scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacTravis doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacTravis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for MacTravis with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Name was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTravis wants to clinch
and Name cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Name fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacTravis, pushing him back against the cage.
MacTravis takes a shot to the head.
Name misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacTravis working hard to break the clinch.
Name scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Name.
Name presses MacTravis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Name misses with a body punch.
MacTravis blocking some punches.
Name swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacTravis blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name lands with a right to the head.
MacTravis prevents a body shot from Name.
A short right from Name.
A shot in the inside from Name.
MacTravis is trying to break free.
MacTravis is trying to drag Name to the mat but Name just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacTravis prevents a body shot from Name.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Name.
Name tries a body shot but MacTravis blocks it.
Name lands a body shot.
Name tries to work over MacTravis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name is working MacTravis over against the cage.
Name misses with a punch to the body.
Name lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacTravis takes a shot to the head.
Name goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Name tries to work over MacTravis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Name is working MacTravis over against the cage.
Name lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacTravis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Name.
Name fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Name - that landed with a thud.
Name misses with a short punch on the inside.
Name lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Name lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacTravis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name misses with a hook to the ribs.
Name lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacTravis or not.
Name scores with a shoulder strike.
Name working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Name misses with the head strike.
Name makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Name lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacTravis or not.
Name misses with a body punch.
Name lands a shoulder strike.
Name tries a body shot but MacTravis blocks it.

MacTravis successfully pulls guard.
MacTravis can't keep his opponent in guard - Name advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Name lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cant Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Name has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cant Name!