PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris Mcpherson (ranked 5961 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Schlotzauer (ranked 5968 p4p, 427 weight class). Schlotzauer has chosen erase yor social as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcpherson
vs
Schlotzauer

168 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Schlotzauer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcpherson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schlotzauer.
It looked like Mcpherson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schlotzauer blocks a head kick by Mcpherson.
Schlotzauer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcpherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schlotzauer somewhat.
Mcpherson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcpherson shoots in and gets a takedown into Schlotzauer's guard.
Mcpherson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schlotzauer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcpherson passes into side control.
Mcpherson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mcpherson controlling the position.
Mcpherson working away.
Schlotzauer is being controlled here.
Mcpherson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schlotzauer for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Mcpherson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcpherson throws an elbow but Schlotzauer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcpherson controls the position from side control.
Schlotzauer is looking for a sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlotzauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcpherson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Schlotzauer gets a clinch.
Schlotzauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mcpherson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schlotzauer to keep the fight standing.
Schlotzauer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Mcpherson breaks from the clinch.
Schlotzauer tries to bum rush Mcpherson with a series of wild strikes but Mcpherson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schlotzauer misses with a takedown attempt - Mcpherson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcpherson is looking for a counter combo.
Boris Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Schlotzauer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson tries to clinch but Schlotzauer is having none of it.
Schlotzauer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schlotzauer misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcpherson counters with a left and a right that stings Schlotzauer.
Schlotzauer shoots in for a takedown but Mcpherson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schlotzauer looks winded!
Schlotzauer misses with a body kick.
As Schlotzauer looks to move away, Mcpherson throws a big counter combo but Schlotzauer just gets out of the way.

Schlotzauer moves into the clinch successfully.

Schlotzauer pulls guard successfully.
Mcpherson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mcpherson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Mcpherson 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.

Schlotzauer moves into the clinch.

Schlotzauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Schlotzauer rushes Mcpherson and presses him up against the cage.
Mcpherson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schlotzauer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcpherson tries to pull guard but Schlotzauer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schlotzauer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcpherson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcpherson wants to get back to striking at distance but Schlotzauer won't allow it.
Mcpherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Mcpherson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlotzauer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcpherson is defending well.
Mcpherson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlotzauer taking a breather.
Mcpherson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schlotzauer to keep the fight standing.
Mcpherson tries to pull guard but Schlotzauer won't allow it.
Schlotzauer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcpherson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Schlotzauer drives through and clinches with Mcpherson against the cage.
Schlotzauer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcpherson gets underhooks to prevent Schlotzauer's takedown attempt.
Mcpherson has Schlotzauer pressed against the cage.
Mcpherson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schlotzauer walks away with a smile on his face. Mcpherson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schlotzauer goes for a double leg but Mcpherson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcpherson continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schlotzauer gets a clinch.
Mcpherson is trying to push Schlotzauer away but Schlotzauer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schlotzauer wants to stall.
Mcpherson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schlotzauer to keep the fight standing.
Mcpherson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Schlotzauer manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schlotzauer.
Schlotzauer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcpherson.
Schlotzauer is breathing heavily.
Schlotzauer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcpherson tries to avoid it but Schlotzauer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcpherson to the ground. Mcpherson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schlotzauer shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcpherson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schlotzauer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcpherson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlotzauer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcpherson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mcpherson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schlotzauer to the mat! Schlotzauer manages to get full guard.
Schlotzauer wants to get back to his feet but Mcpherson passes into half guard.

Nice strikes from Mcpherson there.
Boris Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcpherson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Schlotzauer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mcpherson pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlotzauer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcpherson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mcpherson controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Mcpherson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Schlotzauer tries for a takedown but Mcpherson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schlotzauer lands with an overhand left.
Schlotzauer swinging wildly here.
Boris Mcpherson is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlotzauer throws out a leg kick but Mcpherson moves out of range and Schlotzauer only half commits.

Schlotzauer gets caught flat footed, as Mcpherson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Schlotzauer has his feet on Mcpherson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlotzauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcpherson throws a head kick that misses.

Schlotzauer closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcpherson as Schlotzauer tries to tie him up.
Mcpherson wants a takedown.
Schlotzauer presses Mcpherson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Mcpherson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schlotzauer shoots in for a double leg but Mcpherson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schlotzauer darts in looking for a takedown but Mcpherson gets double underhooks and turns Schlotzauer into the cage.
Mcpherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boris Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Schlotzauer.
Schlotzauer throws the left hand but Mcpherson avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Mcpherson.
Schlotzauer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcpherson manages to avoid it.
Schlotzauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcpherson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcpherson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mcpherson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mcpherson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcpherson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson continues to stall.
Mcpherson continues to hold on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcpherson scoring with strikes but Schlotzauer is staying in there.
Mcpherson avoids the attempt from Schlotzauer to control.
Mcpherson controlling from mount.
Alec Schlotzauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Mcpherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlotzauer is working to get back to half 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 Boris Mcpherson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcpherson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Mcpherson!
Alec Schlotzauer spoke after the fight, saying 'it was a great fight, i will be back and better '.