PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Legrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legrange kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Rabbit. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Legrange
vs
McCracken

184 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

212 cm
19
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dani Legrange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allan McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCracken misses with a two punch combination.
McCracken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Legrange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCracken, pushing him back against the cage.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Legrange.
McCracken takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Allan McCracken has been cut.
Legrange stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Legrange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCracken is trying to break free.
McCracken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Legrange.
Legrange tries to stall but McCracken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Legrange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legrange tries to land knees in the clinch but McCracken avoids the damage to the body.
McCracken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legrange prevents it.
Legrange can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Legrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legrange is stalling here.
McCracken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legrange has him pressed against the cage.

Legrange lands a takedown into guard.
McCracken trying to keep a closed guard but Legrange is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCracken is on top in guard.
Legrange could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCracken wants to get up but he can't break Legrange's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCracken looks gassed!
McCracken preventing the sweep.

McCracken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Legrange, up you get!
Nice jab there from Legrange.
Legrange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Legrange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCracken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Legrange is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legrange lands a shot to the body.
McCracken stops a takedown attempt from Legrange.
McCracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legrange throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCracken blocks it with crossed arms.
Legrange is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCracken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCracken pushes off an throws an elbow but Legrange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Legrange goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCracken prevents it.
Legrange trying to land knees to the body.
Legrange landing knees to the body.
McCracken avoiding damage as Legrange throws knees to the body.

McCracken drags the fight down to the ground.
Legrange tries to free his leg and advance position but McCracken is retaining full guard.

McCracken is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Legrange keeps control of McCracken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legrange.
Legrange landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Legrange missing with knees to the body.
McCracken fails to pull guard.
McCracken can't get the takedown.
Legrange trying to land knees to the body.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCracken prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legrange lands a knee to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Legrange - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCracken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCracken tries to break the clinch but Legrange is controlling the position.
Legrange controlling the action here for a moment.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Legrange.
McCracken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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.
Legrange lands a knee to the body.
Legrange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCracken is looking to break free of the clinch but Legrange has double underhooks.
Legrange tries for a takedown but McCracken manages to get underhooks.

McCracken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCracken lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from McCracken.
A right-left combo lands from McCracken.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
Legrange misses with a kick to the body.
Legrange is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dani Legrange dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allan McCracken's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCracken looks to land a combination but Legrange avoids it well.
McCracken wants to clinch

and Legrange counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCracken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Legrange stalling.
McCracken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legrange is working away from the top position though.
Legrange passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCracken!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCracken is desperately trying to improve his position but Legrange has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrange takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCracken taking shots to the head.
Legrange lands a nice shot to the head.
Legrange is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Legrange controlling the position easily from mount.
Legrange has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCracken's face.
Legrange lands a big shot there that rocks McCracken but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legrange cracks McCracken with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Legrange controlling the pace for now.
McCracken sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Legrange is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legrange prevents McCracken from standing back up.
Legrange is nestled in close to McCracken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCracken tries to kick Legrange off but Legrange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legrange seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCracken pushes Legrange off looking to stand but Legrange dives back in and keeps control.
Legrange is controlling the pace.
McCracken tries to roll over but Legrange keeps him under control.
McCracken is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCracken tries for a takedown but Legrange circles away easily
and Legrange counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCracken throws a right hand that Legrange ducks under and follows up with a left that Legrange also avoids with ease.
McCracken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Legrange counters with a nice leg kick.

Legrange rushes McCracken and presses him up against the cage.
Legrange lands a body punch.
Legrange stalling in the clinch.
Legrange trying to land knees to the body.
McCracken avoiding damage as Legrange throws knees to the body.
McCracken'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.
McCracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legrange leaning against his opponent.
Legrange missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dani Legrange dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allan McCracken's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McCracken misses with a body shot

and Legrange counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legrange controlling the action here.
Legrange wants to control but McCracken is keeping him busy.
McCracken tries to roll over but Legrange keeps him under control.
McCracken pushes Legrange off but Legrange dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Legrange trying to control the position but McCracken is working away.
McCracken is pushing Legrange's head away, looking to escape. Legrange manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCracken is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken is trying to buck Legrange off.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCracken wants to clinch up but Legrange keeps it at a distance.
Legrange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCracken.

Legrange darts in and clinches McCracken up against the cage.
McCracken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legrange gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Legrange changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCracken fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCracken throws a right and a left that Legrange avoids nicely.
McCracken is looking to land body kicks.
McCracken misses with a double jab.
McCracken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legrange. Legrange obviously looking to wear him down.

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.
McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legrange is looking to clinch but McCracken is avoiding it.
Legrange dodges the punch combination from McCracken.
Legrange plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Legrange closes the distance and clinches.
Legrange has McCracken pushed against the cage.

McCracken has clasped his hands together around Legrange's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Legrange struggling a bit here.
McCracken tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCracken stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McCracken misses with a wild combination.
McCracken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legrange counters with a series of strikes. McCracken will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCracken keeps the fight on the outside.
Legrange slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.
Allan McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCracken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Legrange pushes McCracken up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCracken can't break the clinch.
McCracken is trying to break free.
McCracken gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCracken avoiding damage as Legrange throws knees to the body.

Legrange works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

McCracken pushes Legrange off and scrambles back to his feet.
Legrange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCracken.
Dani Legrange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCracken throws the left hand but Legrange avoids the punch easily.

Legrange instigates a clinch.
McCracken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legrange scores a nice knee to the body.
Legrange unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCracken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Allan McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legrange landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dani Legrange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legrange 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dani Legrange!