PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doom Sayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Macraleaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sayer
vs
Macraleaker

187 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Doom Sayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Macraleaker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sayer stalling.
Sayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macraleaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sayer passes to side control.
Sayer controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macraleaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sayer slows the pace down.
Macraleaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macraleaker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sayer is controlling him well.

Sayer tries for a kimura but Macraleaker is defending well.
Sayer takes a little break here. Macraleaker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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.
Sayer working the ground and pound from side control.
Sayer working away.
Sayer controlling from side mount.

Sayer stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Macraleaker darts in and clinches Sayer up against the cage.
Macraleaker tries to break the clinch but Sayer is controlling the position.
Sayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Macraleaker.
Macraleaker misses with the head strike.
Sayer is trying to pull guard but Macraleaker has him pressed against the cage.
Macraleaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Macraleaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Sayer.

It looks like Enzo Macraleaker has been cut.
Macraleaker jumps guard but Sayer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Sayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sayer moves into range and clinches up with Macraleaker.

Sayer decides to pull guard.
Macraleaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayer is pulling down on Macraleaker's head to control his posture.
Sayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Sayer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sayer lands a couple of digs.
Sayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macraleaker wants to stand and escape but Sayer is having none of it.
Sayer stands and throws Macraleaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sayer decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doom Sayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Macraleaker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Macraleaker wants to clinch.
Macraleaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Macraleaker defends well and Sayer ends up having to push Macraleaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Macraleaker tries to clinch but Sayer moves out of range.
Sayer lands a head kick. Macraleaker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Sayer rushes Macraleaker and presses him up against the cage.
Macraleaker can't break the clinch.
Macraleaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Sayer has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Macraleaker.

Macraleaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Macraleaker wants to clinch up but Sayer keeps it at a distance.
Sayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macraleaker can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Sayer misses its intended target.
Macraleaker wants to clinch up but Sayer keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayer tries to clinch but Macraleaker is having none of it.
Sayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macraleaker pinned against the cage. Macraleaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doom Sayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macraleaker swivels and escapes.

Macraleaker moves into range and clinches up with Sayer.
Macraleaker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macraleaker tries to circle away but Sayer has him pinned against the cage.
Macraleaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macraleaker can't break the clinch.
Sayer prevents Macraleaker from breaking the clinch.
Sayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macraleaker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Enzo Macraleaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macraleaker circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sayer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Macraleaker closes the distance and clinches.
Macraleaker just leaning against Sayer, taking a breather.
Sayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macraleaker smiles and moves away.

Macraleaker closes the distance and pushes Sayer back into the cage.
Macraleaker has had enough of the clinch but Sayer keeps him there for the moment.
Sayer dodges an elbow strike from Macraleaker.
Sayer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macraleaker walks away with a smile on his face. Sayer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macraleaker wants to clinch.
Sayer wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macraleaker tries to clinch up.

Macraleaker moves into the clinch.
Macraleaker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Macraleaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Sayer won't allow it.
Sayer is looking to take this one to the mat.

Sayer successfully pulls guard.
Macraleaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sayer is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macraleaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macraleaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayer has wrist control.

Sayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayer 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.
Macraleaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sayer's guard.

Sayer is looking for a triangle but Macraleaker pushes his legs off easily.
Macraleaker is fighting to break Sayer's control of his arms but Sayer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enzo Macraleaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Enzo Macraleaker's cut.
That's time! Sayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Macraleaker misses with a leg kick.
Sayer shoots in for a double leg but Macraleaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macraleaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macraleaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Macraleaker wants to counter with a clinch but Sayer pushes him away.

Macraleaker pushes Sayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Sayer prevents a body shot from Macraleaker.

Sayer pulls guard effortlessly.
Sayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macraleaker is one step ahead there.
Macraleaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macraleaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sayer is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sayer holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macraleaker stands up out of Sayer's guard for a moment - Sayer manages to land a nice upkick.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macraleaker pinned against the cage. Macraleaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doom Sayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macraleaker sprawls well. Macraleaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Macraleaker has managed to clinch.

That's two 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.
A frustrated look appears on Macraleaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macraleaker has a couple of punches blocked by Sayer.

Sayer breaks the clinch.
Sayer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sayer wants it to stay on the feet.
Macraleaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Macraleaker tries to clinch up but Sayer circles away and keeps his distance.

Sayer moves into the clinch.
Macraleaker is trying to break the clinch but Sayer is controlling him.

Sayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Sayer backs off Macraleaker throws a huge counter combo but Sayer manages to avoid it all.
Macraleaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sayer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macraleaker somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macraleaker as he jumps to the side.

Macraleaker moves into the clinch.
Sayer avoiding damage as Macraleaker throws knees to the body.
Macraleaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sayer is trying to drag Macraleaker to the mat but Macraleaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Macraleaker wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sayer breaks from the clinch.

Macraleaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macraleaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sayer manages to break the clinch.
Sayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macraleaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macraleaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sayer shoots and misses
and Sayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macraleaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Sayer circles away.

Macraleaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sayer - that landed with a thud.
Macraleaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sayer walks away with a smile on his face. Macraleaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macraleaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Macraleaker clinches up with Sayer and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macraleaker looking for a takedown.
Macraleaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sayer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Macraleaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macraleaker 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Macraleaker!