PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Misirlou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misirlou is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Most Precious Blood - Shark Ethic. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McBride
vs
Misirlou

180 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Misirlou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride misses with a two punch combination.
Misirlou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by McBride.
Misirlou digs a good hook to McBride's body.
Nice shot lands for Misirlou.
Misirlou throws a right hand that McBride ducks under and follows up with a left that McBride also avoids with ease.
Misirlou closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBride circles away.
McBride wants to clinch up but Misirlou keeps it at a distance.
McBride showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misirlou.
Misirlou scores with a jab.
Misirlou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misirlou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Misirlou stuffs the takedown attempt from McBride. McBride gets slowly back to his feet.
Misirlou cracks McBride with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Misirlou misses with a double jab
and McBride counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Misirlou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mark Misirlou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misirlou throws a leg kick
and McBride counters with an outside leg kick.
Misirlou shoots and misses

and McBride moves into the clinch.
Misirlou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from McBride fails to land.
Misirlou looking for a takedown.
Brian McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Misirlou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McBride avoids the elbow strike from Misirlou, against the cage.
McBride is trying to break free.
Misirlou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Misirlou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misirlou is trying to stall.
McBride tries to throw a body punch but Misirlou avoids it by throwing McBride back against the cage.
McBride wants to get back to striking at distance but Misirlou won't allow it.
Misirlou is trying to break free.
Misirlou wants to break free but McBride has control.
McBride content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Misirlou misses with a punch on the inside.
Misirlou has McBride pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McBride as Misirlou tries to tie him up.
Misirlou lands a right hand.
McBride blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

McBride breaks from the clinch.
McBride throws a combination that misses
and Misirlou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McBride is breathing heavily.
Misirlou stuns McBride with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Misirlou throws a right hand that McBride ducks under and follows up with a left that McBride also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Misirlou both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Brian McBride has been cut.
Misirlou connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misirlou throws a right hand that McBride ducks under and follows up with a left that McBride also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou throws a head kick that misses.
Misirlou fails with the takedown

so McBride counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Misirlou is on top in guard.
Misirlou slips nicely into half guard.
McBride is trying to control but can't.
Misirlou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misirlou passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Misirlou cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Misirlou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian McBride's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Misirlou there.
Misirlou misses with the combination.
Misirlou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McBride checks a leg kick nicely.
Mark Misirlou seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Misirlou shoots in and bounces McBride off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Misirlou landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBride looking for a sweep. Not yet McBride, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Misirlou wants to pass the guard but McBride is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misirlou trying to control but McBride is working from the bottom.
Misirlou wants to pass the guard but McBride is keeping the position.
Misirlou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Misirlou working some strikes from top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Misirlou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Misirlou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Misirlou throws a low kick but McBride avoids it.
Misirlou pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBride is out of range and Misirlou settles back down.

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.
Misirlou throws a looping overhand right but McBride ducks down to avoid it.
McBride listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McBride lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Misirlou does no damage.
Misirlou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBride.
McBride uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Misirlou.
Misirlou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBride slips a jab from Misirlou.
McBride tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride throws a body punch but Misirlou moves out of range.
Misirlou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBride takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McBride closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Misirlou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBride.
McBride drops his hands momentarily and Misirlou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Misirlou misses with a low kick.
McBride lands a high kick!
McBride on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misirlou throws a combination that misses

and McBride decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Misirlou's guard.
McBride wants to control from the top but Misirlou keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBride looking to pass the guard.
Misirlou keeping moving, preventing McBride from controlling successfully.
McBride won't allow Misirlou to sweep him here.
Misirlou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBride manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misirlou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Misirlou landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Misirlou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian McBride's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Misirlou scores with a jab. McBride acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Misirlou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McBride moves out of range of the strikes.
Misirlou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBride is out of range.
McBride misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Misirlou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Misirlou misses with a body shot.
Misirlou falls off balance throwing a combination

and McBride counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McBride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misirlou swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misirlou looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBride is one step ahead there.
Misirlou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Misirlou is looking to take a break and control but McBride is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Misirlou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Misirlou connects with a nice short shot to McBride's temple.
McBride tries to roll over but Misirlou keeps him under control.
McBride is working hard here to advance position.

That's two 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.
Misirlou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Misirlou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Misirlou connects with a nice short shot to McBride's temple.
McBride taking some punishment here, with Misirlou in his half guard.

McBride is defending against the submission attempts here by Misirlou.
Misirlou trying to pass the guard but McBride defending well.
McBride manages to get to full guard.
McBride looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride has a closed guard, preventing Misirlou from standing up.
Misirlou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McBride looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Misirlou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Misirlou trying to control but McBride is working from the bottom.
Misirlou looking to pass the guard.
Misirlou landing with the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by McBride as he checks the leg kick.
McBride tries to close the distance and clinch up but Misirlou swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Misirlou throws an overhand right that lands on McBride's shoulder, as McBride tries to avoid the shot.
Misirlou misses the shot to the body.
McBride fails with an attempt to clinch.
Misirlou cracks McBride with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mark Misirlou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Misirlou misses the jab.
Misirlou throws a combination. McBride tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brian McBride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Misirlou both land. Nice combination.
Misirlou swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McBride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Misirlou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Misirlou winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Misirlou!