PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tanko Enevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and josh mccabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Enevski
vs
mccabe

150 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanko Enevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, josh mccabe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enevski avoids the head kick by mccabe.
mccabe looks to land a combination but Enevski avoids it well.
mccabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enevski paws at him with a jab and circles away.

mccabe feints and as Enevski raises his hands in defense, mccabe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
mccabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Enevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mccabe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enevski wants to stand and escape but mccabe is having none of it.
mccabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enevski keeping moving, preventing mccabe from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mccabe looking to pass the guard.
Enevski keeping moving, preventing mccabe from controlling successfully.
Enevski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
mccabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Enevski tries for a takedown but mccabe circles away easily

and mccabe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Enevski!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

mccabe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Enevski avoids a punch combination nicely.
mccabe is looking to clinch but Enevski is avoiding it.
Enevski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mccabe.
Enevski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and mccabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Enevski's guard.
Enevski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mccabe is stalling in the full guard.
mccabe with a flurry of punches that miss.

mccabe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Enevski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of mccabe, into his guard.

mccabe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Enevski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for mccabe.
mccabe looks gassed!

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.
mccabe is trying to work for a sweep but Enevski has mounted him!
mccabe wants to hold on but Enevski pushes him away.

Enevski get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

josh mccabe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

mccabe throws a nice looking combination but Enevski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mccabe wants to clinch.
mccabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mccabe fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mccabe misses with a jab, cross combination.
mccabe misses with a wild combination.
mccabe throws out a leg kick but Enevski moves out of range and mccabe only half commits.
Enevski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by mccabe. mccabe obviously looking to wear him down.
Enevski tries for a takedown but mccabe circles away easily

and mccabe counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mccabe wants to stand but Enevski is controlling his posture from full guard.
mccabe wants to pass the guard but Enevski is keeping the position.

mccabe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Enevski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Enevski has escaped and now he's on top!
mccabe is breathing heavily.

mccabe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mccabe working a defensive guard but Enevski passes into half guard.
mccabe is doing well to control the position and prevent Enevski from advancing to side control.
Enevski tries to stand and escape but mccabe is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

mccabe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Enevski passes into side control!
mccabe is looking to reverse the position.

Enevski stands up.
Enevski with a poor takedown

and mccabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Enevski's guard.
Enevski keeping moving, preventing mccabe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

josh mccabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

mccabe doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Enevski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Enevski gets to his feet. mccabe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
mccabe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Enevski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for mccabe!
mccabe tries to hold on but Enevski pushes him away.
mccabe holds of for dear life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mccabe is wriggling around trying to escape.

Enevski is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
mccabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enevski moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
mccabe throws a one two combo.

mccabe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Enevski looks like he's trying to stand up.
mccabe controlling the pace.

mccabe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Enevski is just riding it out for now. mccabe eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enevski wants to get back to his feet.
mccabe wants to pass the guard but Enevski is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enevski is not content to let mccabe control the position.

mccabe is looking for a kimura but Enevski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for mccabe to get the leverage.
josh mccabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
mccabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enevski.
Enevski misses with a takedown attempt
and mccabe counters with a solid body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanko Enevski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well mccabe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... josh mccabe!