PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete McKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete McKallister could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Matias Demaestri's chin.

McKallister
vs
Matias Demaestri

193 cm
26
215 lbs
12 - 3 - 2

200 cm
28
211 lbs
14 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete McKallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKallister fails to land the takedown.
Enzo Matias Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McKallister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demaestri falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McKallister to counter with a crisp jab.
McKallister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that McKallister has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McKallister scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demaestri misses with a shot to the body

and McKallister counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! McKallister looking to finish!
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.
McKallister stops Demaestri from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demaestri can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKallister tries to free his leg and advance position but Demaestri is retaining full guard.
McKallister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKallister throws a big right hand that misses.
McKallister prevents Demaestri from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Demaestri has his feet on McKallister's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McKallister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McKallister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demaestri.
Demaestri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but McKallister moves out of range.
McKallister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Demaestri connects with a body shot.
McKallister dodges the punch combination from Demaestri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKallister circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKallister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKallister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demaestri blocks a head kick by McKallister.
Demaestri unleashes a big counter combination but McKallister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Demaestri lunges at McKallister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKallister's hand.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKallister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
McKallister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demaestri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKallister was well out of range. Poor timing from Demaestri.
McKallister is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demaestri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but McKallister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Demaestri scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Pete McKallister has been cut.
McKallister throws a sloppy head kick
and Demaestri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKallister throws a jab when Demaestri was well out of range.
McKallister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demaestri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demaestri swinging wildly here.
McKallister lands with a slapping head kick.

Demaestri gets tackled into the cage by McKallister. McKallister maintains the clinch.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch but McKallister keeps him there for the moment.
McKallister misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from McKallister on the inside.

Demaestri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
McKallister is looking to counter with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Demaestri.
McKallister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
McKallister throws a quick counter head kick but Demaestri was just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but McKallister moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKallister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKallister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demaestri swats away the attempt to clinch by McKallister.
McKallister lands with a kick to the temple. Demaestri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Demaestri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKallister - the referee stops the clock and Demaestri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKallister. Demaestri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
McKallister is looking to counter with a body kick.
McKallister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demaestri throws a body punch but McKallister moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demaestri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McKallister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demaestri.
Nice jab there from McKallister.
Demaestri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKallister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Matias Demaestri will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Demaestri looks to score with a jab to the body but McKallister is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McKallister misses the target.
Demaestri feints a jab promting McKallister to slip. Demaestri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McKallister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Demaestri with a hook.
Demaestri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Demaestri connects with a nice looking jab.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKallister avoids the body shot from Demaestri.
Demaestri misses with a hook.
McKallister is looking to clinch.

McKallister forces Demaestri back against the cage and clinches.
McKallister is working for takedown but Demaestri is calmly controlling the position for now.
McKallister can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Demaestri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKallister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
McKallister looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McKallister throws a sloppy head kick and Demaestri moves out of range easily.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKallister circles away quickly and effectively.
McKallister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demaestri misses the shot to the body.
McKallister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKallister tries to close the distance and clinch but Demaestri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demaestri keeps the fight on the outside.
McKallister thuds a left hand into Demaestri's body.
Demaestri blocks a head kick by McKallister.
Demaestri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Enzo Matias Demaestri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKallister tries to clinch up but Demaestri circles away and keeps his distance.
McKallister throws a lazy uppercut
and Demaestri counters with a two punch combo.
Demaestri misses with a double jab.
Demaestri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McKallister lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Demaestri misses with an uppercut.
Demaestri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKallister is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Demaestri.
McKallister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri misses with a hook
and McKallister counters with a series of strikes. Demaestri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demaestri lands a nice hook to McKallister's body. McKallister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKallister tests Demaestri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKallister wants to clinch up but Demaestri keeps it at a distance.
Demaestri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McKallister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demaestri throws a hook but McKallister blocks it.
Demaestri blocks a head kick by McKallister.
McKallister tries to clinch up.
McKallister thows a body kick. Demaestri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Demaestri looks to land a combination but McKallister avoids it well.
McKallister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Demaestri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demaestri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKallister's head backwards.

Pete McKallister's cut is getting worse.

Demaestri gets caught napping as McKallister dives in and scores a takedown. Demaestri manages to retain guard.

Demaestri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKallister has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McKallister is working Demaestri over against the cage.
Demaestri wants to break free but McKallister has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but McKallister has him pressed against the cage.
Demaestri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Demaestri tries to circle away but McKallister has him pinned against the cage.
Demaestri wants to break free but McKallister has control.
McKallister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demaestri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete McKallister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKallister wants to take the fight to the mat but Demaestri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demaestri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Demaestri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demaestri scores with a jab.
Demaestri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.

A big head kick from McKallister and Demaestri is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Demaestri is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKallister 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.
Demaestri is still in real trouble! Can McKallister finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri wants to get back to his feet but McKallister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKallister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Demaestri seems to have recovered his senses.

Demaestri pushes McKallister off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demaestri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Matias Demaestri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Demaestri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKallister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demaestri tries to bum rush McKallister with a series of wild strikes but McKallister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKallister slips under a jab.
McKallister tries to counter with a takedown but Demaestri is quick to defend against it.
Demaestri scores with the left hand. McKallister knows he should have avoided that one.
Demaestri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKallister moves away.
McKallister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demaestri.
Demaestri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKallister.
Demaestri scores with a nice right hand.
McKallister slips under a jab from Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a jab but it's blocked by McKallister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McKallister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McKallister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
McKallister moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri wants to get back to his feet.
McKallister controlling the position from side mount.

McKallister tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKallister has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Demaestri's face as McKallister controls the position.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demaestri is not content to let McKallister control the position.
McKallister is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McKallister.
Demaestri trying to remain calm as McKallister controls from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Demaestri looks to land a right hand but McKallister moved out of range.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
McKallister quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Demaestri throws a hook but McKallister blocks it.
Pete McKallister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demaestri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKallister tries to clinch up but Demaestri circles away and keeps his distance.
McKallister throws out a loose jab but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demaestri moves out of range of the body kick from McKallister.
Demaestri connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKallister. McKallister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKallister moves in looking to clinch but Demaestri pushes him off.
Demaestri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKallister shoots for a takedown but Demaestri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McKallister slips a jab and a cross from Demaestri.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that McKallister avoids nicely.
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!
McKallister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKallister there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKallister jabs Demaestri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demaestri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demaestri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKallister wants to clinch up but Demaestri keeps it at a distance.

McKallister throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Demaestri stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McKallister follows into mount!

That has opened up Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut even more.
McKallister throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Demaestri really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Matias Demaestri.
I've got Demaestri 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Matias Demaestri!
A victorious Enzo Matias Demaestri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.