PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Maclennan (ranked 4929 p4p, 564 weight class) and Moloch Madakassan (ranked 4067 p4p, 500 weight class). Moloch Madakassan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maclennan
vs
Madakassan

186 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus Maclennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maclennan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madakassan throws a series of punches but Maclennan avoids them all with ease.

Madakassan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maclennan avoiding damage as Madakassan throws knees to the body.
Maclennan digs a right hand into Madakassan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madakassan's gas tank.
Madakassan is trying to drag Maclennan to the mat but Maclennan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maclennan lands a hook that snaps the head of Madakassan backwards.
Madakassan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madakassan takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan tries to pull guard but Maclennan won't allow it.

Maclennan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madakassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Maclennan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maclennan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madakassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclennan throws a body punch but Madakassan moves out of range.
Angus Maclennan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Maclennan.

Madakassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maclennan, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Maclennan breaks the clinch.
Maclennan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Madakassan. That one must have hurt.

Maclennan has closed the distance and engaged Madakassan in a clinch.
Madakassan goes for a takedown attempt but Maclennan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Angus Maclennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.
Maclennan moves away from the strike by Madakassan.
Madakassan throws a right hand that Maclennan ducks under and follows up with a left that Maclennan also avoids with ease.

Maclennan clinches up against the cage.
Madakassan can't get the takedown.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maclennan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madakassan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maclennan lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Madakassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madakassan on the side of the head.
Madakassan throws an overhand right that lands on Maclennan's shoulder, as Maclennan tries to avoid the shot.
Madakassan misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Madakassan.

Madakassan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Madakassan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maclennan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maclennan lands with a short shot to the head.
Madakassan tries to score a body lock takedown but Maclennan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madakassan blocks a head kick by Maclennan.
Madakassan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Maclennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madakassan momentarily.
Madakassan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maclennan is looking to land body kicks.
Madakassan stuns Maclennan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maclennan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Madakassan.
Madakassan connects with a leg kick. Maclennan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Maclennan has closed the distance and engaged Madakassan in a clinch.
Madakassan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madakassan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madakassan throws a lazy head kick
and Maclennan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madakassan blocks a head kick by Maclennan.
Madakassan walks into a straight right hand from Maclennan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madakassan swinging wildly here.
Madakassan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Madakassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maclennan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maclennan lands a head shot.
Maclennan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madakassan blocks a head kick by Maclennan.

Maclennan gets a clinch.
Madakassan can't get the takedown.
Madakassan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maclennan is defending well for now.
Madakassan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maclennan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madakassan or not.

Maclennan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madakassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maclennan checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madakassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maclennan.
Maclennan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madakassan looks to land a combination but Maclennan avoids it well.
Maclennan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Madakassan clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Maclennan dominated that 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.

Madakassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maclennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Madakassan gets a clinch.

Maclennan manages to break the clinch.

Madakassan has Maclennan up against the cage in a clinch.
Madakassan tries to throw a body punch but Maclennan avoids it by throwing Madakassan back against the cage.
Madakassan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Maclennan decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maclennan wants to stand but Madakassan is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madakassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maclennan is keeping the position for now.
Madakassan trying to control but Maclennan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclennan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Madakassan is controlling him.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Maclennan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madakassan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madakassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Maclennan is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Madakassan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Madakassan throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madakassan scores with a decent looking hook.
Maclennan checks a low kick from Madakassan.
Maclennan misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maclennan.
Maclennan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madakassan can do to turn this around?
Maclennan tries to land a front kick but Madakassan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maclennan misses with a looping right.
Madakassan misses with a leg kick.
Maclennan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Madakassan does no damage.
Maclennan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maclennan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madakassan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madakassan slips a jab and a cross from Maclennan.
Angus Maclennan is winning the standup battle so far.
Maclennan throws a sloppy head kick and Madakassan moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maclennan.
Donk. Maclennan catches Madakassan right on the button with a cross.
Madakassan throws a leg kick but Maclennan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Madakassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maclennan.
Madakassan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maclennan defends it well.
Madakassan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angus Maclennan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madakassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maclennan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maclennan blocks a head kick by Madakassan.

Madakassan clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Madakassan is trying to drag Maclennan to the mat but Maclennan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angus Maclennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.
Madakassan tries to score a body lock takedown but Maclennan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Maclennan manages to break the clinch.
Maclennan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madakassan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Madakassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maclennan throws a sloppy head kick and Madakassan moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Maclennan.
Maclennan throws a nice looking combination but Madakassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madakassan misses with a head kick.
Maclennan throws a head kick that half lands.
Maclennan works over Madakassan's head and body with a nice combination.

Madakassan shoots in and bounces Maclennan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Maclennan pushes Madakassan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madakassan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maclennan's head.
A punch lands to the side of Madakassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Maclennan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Madakassan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maclennan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Madakassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Maclennan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maclennan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Madakassan.

Maclennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Maclennan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maclennan swinging wildly here.
Maclennan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Madakassan. Those never looked like landing.
Madakassan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Madakassan throws a leg kick which misses Maclennan's front leg but catches the back leg as Maclennan tries to avoid it.
Madakassan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maclennan backs up against the cage.
Maclennan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maclennan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madakassan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madakassan walks into a left hand.
Madakassan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Madakassan.
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!

Madakassan closes the distance and pushes Maclennan back into the cage.

Maclennan breaks the clinch.
Madakassan looks to land a left hand but Maclennan moved out of range nicely.

Maclennan clinches.
A body shot lands from Maclennan.
Madakassan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maclennan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maclennan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maclennan.
Maclennan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madakassan's head.

Madakassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maclennan, pushing him back against the cage.
Madakassan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maclennan is defending well.
Madakassan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maclennan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angus Maclennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.

Maclennan breaks from the clinch.
Maclennan looks to land a combination but Madakassan avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Maclennan misses the target.
Madakassan misses with a series of wild punches.
Maclennan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madakassan throws a leg kick but Maclennan moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan walks into a stiff left hand from Maclennan.
Maclennan dodges the punch combination from Madakassan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maclennan lands a high kick!
Maclennan moves out of range of the leg kick from Madakassan.
Madakassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Madakassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Madakassan scores with a leg kick.
Maclennan's corner calls for a 1-2. Maclennan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maclennan blocks the body kick.
Maclennan scores with a head kick. Madakassan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Madakassan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madakassan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Maclennan.

Maclennan instigates a clinch.
Madakassan is trying to pull guard but Maclennan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Maclennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Maclennan slams his shin into Madakassan's torso.
Maclennan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maclennan misses with a head kick.

Maclennan gets tackled into the cage by Madakassan. Madakassan maintains the clinch.
Maclennan stops a takedown attempt from Madakassan.
Madakassan is looking for a takedown.

Maclennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan misses with a hook.
Madakassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madakassan misses with the combination.
Madakassan slips under a jab.
Madakassan missing with a left hand there. Maclennan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Madakassan moves into the clinch.

Maclennan drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maclennan is keeping the position for now.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Maclennan keeps moving.
Angus Maclennan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madakassan won't allow Maclennan to get back to his feet.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madakassan throwing strikes from guard but Maclennan blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maclennan wants to stand and escape but Madakassan is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Maclennan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maclennan 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Maclennan!
A relieved looking Angus Maclennan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.