PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chet Mckenzie (ranked 24536 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackmerius Tacktheratrix (ranked 5538 p4p, 0 weight class). Chet Mckenzie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mckenzie
vs
Tacktheratrix

154 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chet Mckenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackmerius Tacktheratrix!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
Mckenzie moves out of range of the body kick from Tacktheratrix.

Tacktheratrix rushes Mckenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tacktheratrix pressing his opponent against the cage.

Tacktheratrix gets control of Mckenzie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tacktheratrix will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mckenzie wants to stand but Tacktheratrix is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mckenzie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mckenzie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Mckenzie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mckenzie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckenzie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tacktheratrix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Tacktheratrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mckenzie fails with the takedown.
Tacktheratrix misses with a combination

and Mckenzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mckenzie.
Mckenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tacktheratrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckenzie avoids the head kick by Tacktheratrix.
Jackmerius Tacktheratrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tacktheratrix enables Mckenzie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tacktheratrix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tacktheratrix is trying to keep Mckenzie in close.

Mckenzie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mckenzie really is a fat lump.
Tacktheratrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Mckenzie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Tacktheratrix closes the distance and clinches.
Mckenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tacktheratrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mckenzie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tacktheratrix up against the cage.
Tacktheratrix is looking to break free of the clinch but Mckenzie has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheratrix blocks a body shot from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie stalling the fight.
Mckenzie missing with knees to the body.

Mckenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mckenzie shoots in for a double leg but Tacktheratrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chet Mckenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tacktheratrix moves into the clinch.

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

Tacktheratrix has Mckenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckenzie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tacktheratrix up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackmerius Tacktheratrix will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie misses with an uppercut. Tacktheratrix saw that one coming.
Tacktheratrix scores with a shot to the body.

Tacktheratrix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mckenzie, pushing him back against the cage.
Mckenzie stops a takedown attempt from Tacktheratrix.

Tacktheratrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mckenzie gets tackled into the cage by Tacktheratrix. Tacktheratrix maintains the clinch.

Tacktheratrix gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mckenzie is looking to improve his position.
Tacktheratrix trying to control from half guard but Mckenzie is working away.
Tacktheratrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacktheratrix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mckenzie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tacktheratrix seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mckenzie is trying is best to control the position here.
Tacktheratrix prevents Mckenzie from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tacktheratrix wants to control but Mckenzie is keeping him busy.

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

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.
Tacktheratrix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mckenzie's waist but Mckenzie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tacktheratrix off to one side.

Tacktheratrix rushes Mckenzie and presses him up against the cage.
Tacktheratrix is trying to break free.
Tacktheratrix tries to stall but Mckenzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tacktheratrix wants a takedown but no success here.
Chet Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackmerius Tacktheratrix.
Tacktheratrix is trying to break the clinch but Mckenzie has him pressed against the cage.

Mckenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tacktheratrix avoids the body shot from Mckenzie.
Tacktheratrix tries to counter with a clinch but Mckenzie shakes him off and moves away.

Tacktheratrix clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Tacktheratrix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tacktheratrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Mckenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheratrix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mckenzie swivels and escapes.

Mckenzie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tacktheratrix is breathing heavily.
Mckenzie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Mckenzie is looking for a kimura but Tacktheratrix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckenzie to get the leverage.

Mckenzie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mckenzie controlling the action here.
Chet Mckenzie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tacktheratrix is looking for a sweep. Mckenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is nestled in close to Tacktheratrix, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Mckenzie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tacktheratrix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Tacktheratrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mckenzie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackmerius Tacktheratrix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Mckenzie scores with a shot to the body.
Mckenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Tacktheratrix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mckenzie tries to counter by clinching up but Tacktheratrix breaks away and moves out of range.

Tacktheratrix moves into the clinch successfully.
Mckenzie misses with a knee to the head.
Mckenzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tacktheratrix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mckenzie to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie taking a breather.
Mckenzie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tacktheratrix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mckenzie has had enough of the clinch but Tacktheratrix keeps him there for the moment.
Tacktheratrix tries to pull guard but Mckenzie won't allow it.
Chet Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackmerius Tacktheratrix.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mckenzie breaks the clinch.
Tacktheratrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mckenzie is fending him off so far but Tacktheratrix persists. Nope, Mckenzie circles away and we're back to standing.

Mckenzie tries to keep at a distance but Tacktheratrix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mckenzie wants to break free but Tacktheratrix has control.

Mckenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Tacktheratrix with that takedown attempt.
Mckenzie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackmerius Tacktheratrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mckenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacktheratrix moves away.
Mckenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tacktheratrix as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
Tacktheratrix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tacktheratrix moves into range and clinches up with Mckenzie.
Tacktheratrix is trying to pull guard but Mckenzie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mckenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckenzie is trying to break the clinch but Tacktheratrix is controlling him.
Mckenzie is pressed up against the cage. Tacktheratrix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mckenzie down to the mat. Mckenzie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mckenzie lands a jab to Tacktheratrix's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mckenzie.
Tacktheratrix shoots and misses

and Mckenzie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tacktheratrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckenzie misses the shot to the body.
Tacktheratrix throws a wild body kick that Mckenzie sees coming a mile off.
Mckenzie stuffs the takedown.
Mckenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacktheratrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Mckenzie.
Chet Mckenzie is winning the standup battle so far.

Mckenzie stands up out of the half guard.

Mckenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Mckenzie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mckenzie is staying tight to Tacktheratrix's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacktheratrix is trying to work for a sweep but Mckenzie has mounted him!

Mckenzie working for a submission but Tacktheratrix is keeping him at bay.
Chet Mckenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackmerius Tacktheratrix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Mckenzie working for a submission but Tacktheratrix is keeping him at bay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chet Mckenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tacktheratrix has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackmerius Tacktheratrix!