PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Zalac (ranked 21472 p4p, 838 weight class) and Layko Madnaugh (ranked 25102 p4p, 780 weight class). Alen Zalac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zalac
vs
Madnaugh

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 11 - 0

188 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alen Zalac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Layko Madnaugh!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madnaugh drives through with a takedown into Zalac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zalac looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Madnaugh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madnaugh is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Madnaugh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Madnaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madnaugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zalac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madnaugh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Madnaugh pushes down on Zalac's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnaugh lands with a punch from half guard.
Madnaugh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Madnaugh trying to mount his opponent but Zalac defends it.

Madnaugh seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Madnaugh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zalac trying to control but Madnaugh postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Madnaugh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zalac has managed to free his arm - good work.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Madnaugh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Madnaugh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ground and pound from Madnaugh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Madnaugh controls the position.
Madnaugh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zalac's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madnaugh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Madnaugh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Madnaugh.
Madnaugh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zalac but Zalac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zalac is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Layko Madnaugh dominated that round.
That's time! Zalac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Madnaugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zalac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zalac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zalac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madnaugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madnaugh goes for a double leg but Zalac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zalac continues to drive forward.

Madnaugh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Madnaugh landing some decent shots from guard.
Madnaugh is looking to work some ground and pound but Zalac has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madnaugh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Madnaugh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Layko Madnaugh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madnaugh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Madnaugh slips nicely into half guard.
Madnaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zalac won't allow Madnaugh to pass to mount.
Madnaugh controlling the pace.
Madnaugh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two 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.

Madnaugh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zalac sees it coming and defends easily.
Madnaugh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zalac's head.
Madnaugh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madnaugh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zalac but Zalac pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Madnaugh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madnaugh showed some decent athleticism there.
Madnaugh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madnaugh content to control rather than advance.
Madnaugh is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Madnaugh.
Madnaugh wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Madnaugh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zalac is trying to stand up here but Madnaugh is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zalac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Madnaugh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Madnaugh stands up over Zalac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madnaugh controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Layko Madnaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Madnaugh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zalac!
Madnaugh is working Zalac over with some ground and pound from side control.
Madnaugh just content to control the position.
Zalac is not content to let Madnaugh control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is trying to escape the position but Madnaugh is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madnaugh in side control, throwing shots but Zalac defends.
The referee asks Madnaugh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Madnaugh prefers to stall for the moment though.

Madnaugh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zalac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Madnaugh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zalac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two 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.
Madnaugh taking a breather here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madnaugh tries a head kick but it misses.
Zalac tried to counter with a leg kick but Madnaugh avoided it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalac shoots in looking for a takedown. Madnaugh tries to sprawl out of it but Zalac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Madnaugh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madnaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zalac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madnaugh shoots for a takedown but Zalac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zalac swats away the attempt to clinch by Madnaugh.

Madnaugh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zalac sprawls well initially but Madnaugh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zalac pushes Madnaugh off but Madnaugh dives into side control.
Zalac seems a little lost for a moment, as Madnaugh dominates the positioning.
Madnaugh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Madnaugh just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madnaugh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madnaugh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Madnaugh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Madnaugh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Madnaugh controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Layko Madnaugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madnaugh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Layko Madnaugh!