PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gale Mccarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Dubois has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gale Mccarty's chin.

Mccarty
vs
Dubois

159 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Gale Mccarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Dubois!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dubois.
Mccarty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dubois is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dubois looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Mccarty moves into range and clinches up with Dubois.

Mccarty gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mccarty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dubois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mccarty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Mccarty closes the distance and pushes Dubois back into the cage.
Mccarty tries to pull guard but Dubois won't allow it.

Mccarty has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dubois uses from the top position.
Dubois throws a strike but Mccarty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mccarty lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccarty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dubois is proving hard to escape from.
Mccarty has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mccarty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mccarty throwing strikes from guard but Dubois blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dubois avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mccarty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mccarty is in close to Dubois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mccarty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccarty with a nice head shot there.
Dubois looking to control.
Mccarty distracts Dubois with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dubois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccarty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dubois is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mccarty is controlling him.

Mccarty gets to his feet - Dubois follows without any prompting.
Dubois blocks a head kick by Mccarty.
Dubois lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mccarty tries to sprawl but Dubois drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mccarty is pressing down on Dubois's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mccarty working a defensive guard here.
Dubois must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mccarty tries to strike from the bottom.

Mccarty is looking for a triangle but Dubois pushes his legs off easily.

Dubois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mccarty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dubois can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dubois looking to sit in guard and control but Mccarty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mccarty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mccarty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mccarty working some strikes from top position.
Mccarty lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccarty won't allow Dubois to sweep him here.
Dubois is looking to stand up but Mccarty isn't so interested in that idea.
Mccarty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mccarty landing some decent shots from guard.
Mccarty throws a big right hand that misses.
Dubois wants to get back to his feet but Mccarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccarty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccarty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dubois not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dubois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mccarty with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Mccarty dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mccarty throws out a loose jab but Dubois uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccarty misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Dubois releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A clash of legs there as Dubois blocks the low kick.
Mccarty throws a sloppy head kick and Dubois moves out of range easily.
Mccarty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarty pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dubois looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mccarty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mccarty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dubois looking to sit in guard and control but Mccarty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mccarty is in close to Dubois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dubois has a closed guard, preventing Mccarty from standing up.

Mccarty gets to his feet - Dubois follows without any prompting.
Mccarty tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chad Dubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccarty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubois lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccarty circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Dubois lands but Mccarty takes it in his stride.

Mccarty has managed to clinch.

Dubois wants the takedown. Mccarty is fighting it off but Dubois persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mccarty's guard against the cage.

Mccarty scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccarty misses with a low kick.

Mccarty has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccarty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dubois gets underhooks to prevent Mccarty's takedown attempt.

Dubois has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mccarty regains guard immediately.

Mccarty is working an open guard so Dubois takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mccarty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dubois to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mccarty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dubois can do to turn this around?
Dubois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mccarty tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccarty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dubois has gone for a leg lock! Mccarty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dubois's guard.

Mccarty connects with a couple of short punches.
Dubois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mccarty is one step ahead there.
Gale Mccarty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dubois wants to stand up but Mccarty is controlling him.
Mccarty throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccarty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dubois's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Mccarty dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dubois avoids the head kick by Mccarty.
Dubois throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mccarty falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dubois holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mccarty looking for a takedown.
Mccarty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dubois pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dubois gets underhooks to prevent Mccarty's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gale Mccarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mccarty pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mccarty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccarty trying to keep a closed guard but Dubois is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarty has momentary wrist control but Dubois slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mccarty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dubois gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mccarty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dubois sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccarty is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mccarty throws an elbow that misses. Dubois uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mccarty's guard. Nice move by Dubois!

Mccarty can't keep his opponent in guard - Dubois advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dubois thows a huge punch but Mccarty dodges it nicely.
Dubois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mccarty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dubois.
Mccarty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dubois accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubois throwing strikes but missing.
Dubois tries to stand but Mccarty is controlling from the bottom.
Dubois wants to stand and escape but instead Mccarty has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Dubois is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mccarty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccarty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mccarty lands a couple of elbows.
Mccarty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dubois is controlling Mccarty's posture.
Mccarty working some strikes from top position.
Dubois looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccarty throwing strikes but missing.
Mccarty lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccarty postures up in Dubois's guard and throws a big left but Dubois blocks it.
Chad Dubois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gale Mccarty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mccarty has gone for a leg lock! Dubois slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mccarty's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gale Mccarty.
Well Mccarty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Mccarty!