PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin McLauhglin (ranked 1029 p4p, 129 weight class) and Brutus Leagatius (ranked 946 p4p, 125 weight class). McLauhglin comes to the ring accompanied by What the hell are you waiting for. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

McLauhglin
vs
Leagatius

195 cm
34
272 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

195 cm
28
245 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Leagatius!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLauhglin moves in looking to clinch but Leagatius pushes him off.
Leagatius moves out of range of the strikes.
Leagatius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauhglin throws out the jab.
Leagatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLauhglin walks into a straight right hand from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a hook but McLauhglin avoids it easily.
McLauhglin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leagatius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLauhglin avoids the head kick by Leagatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Leagatius.
McLauhglin doesn't manage to clinch there - Leagatius circles away.
It seemed like Leagatius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leagatius lands with a good body shot.
Leagatius misses with a head kick.
It looked like McLauhglin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leagatius.
Leagatius connects with a solid leg kick.
Leagatius misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leagatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLauhglin tries to bum rush Leagatius with a series of wild strikes but Leagatius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As McLauhglin backs off Leagatius throws a huge counter combo but McLauhglin manages to avoid it all.
Leagatius lands a nice shot that snaps McLauhglin's head back.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McLauhglin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leagatius is avoiding damage well.
McLauhglin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Leagatius works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Leagatius blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin looks to land a strike but Leagatius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two 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!
McLauhglin throws an elbow that misses. Leagatius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLauhglin's guard. Nice move by Leagatius!

Leagatius preventing the sweep.

McLauhglin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLauhglin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leagatius is one step ahead there.

McLauhglin has his foot on Leagatius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leagatius works his way back into a safe position though.
Leagatius is stalling in the full guard.

McLauhglin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leagatius defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A low kick from McLauhglin is predictable there
and Leagatius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leagatius misses with a body kick.
McLauhglin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leagatius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leagatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leagatius.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLauhglin.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Leagatius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Leagatius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leagatius throws a looping overhand right but McLauhglin ducks down to avoid it.
McLauhglin punishes Leagatius's body with a nice straight punch.
McLauhglin misses with a takedown attempt - Leagatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McLauhglin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauhglin.
Leagatius looks to throw the jab but McLauhglin is out of range.
Leagatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLauhglin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius misses with a body shot.
Leagatius connects with a nice looking jab.
McLauhglin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leagatius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McLauhglin is looking to counter punch.
Leagatius connects with a right hand. McLauhglin shakes it off.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leagatius looks to land a body kick but McLauhglin moved away.
Leagatius scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLauhglin in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin misses with a hook.
Leagatius cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius slips under a jab.
Leagatius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leagatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLauhglin. That did some damage!
A cross from Leagatius lands.
Leagatius misses with a wild body shot.
Leagatius throws a leg kick that misses.
Leagatius throws the kick towards the body but McLauhglin avoids it.
Leagatius misses with a body shot
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
Leagatius takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Leagatius tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leagatius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brutus Leagatius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leagatius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLauhglin on the side of the head.
Leagatius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLauhglin looks to land a left hand but Leagatius moved out of range nicely.
Leagatius feints a counter leg kick.
Leagatius cracks McLauhglin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leagatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLauhglin moves away from the strike by Leagatius.
A telegraphed right hand from McLauhglin misses the target.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Leagatius there.
A telegraphed right hand from Leagatius misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leagatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leagatius throws a body punch but McLauhglin moves out of range.
It looked like McLauhglin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLauhglin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leagatius.
McLauhglin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leagatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauhglin throws a counter high kick but Leagatius was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin wants to clinch up but Leagatius keeps it at a distance.
As McLauhglin backs off Leagatius throws a huge counter combo but McLauhglin manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin is looking to counter punch.
Leagatius throws a body kick that misses.
McLauhglin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McLauhglin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leagatius.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the leg kick from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a push kick but McLauhglin slaps the foot to one side.
McLauhglin motions for Leagatius to come forward. McLauhglin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brutus Leagatius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leagatius slips under a jab.
Leagatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leagatius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leagatius digs a good body shot into McLauhglin's ribs.
Leagatius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leagatius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLauhglin. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Leagatius misses its intended target.
McLauhglin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leagatius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leagatius counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leagatius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leagatius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLauhglin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leagatius misses with a wild body shot.
McLauhglin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leagatius just manages to avoid it.
Leagatius connects with a high kick.

It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Leagatius tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin blocks a jab.
McLauhglin takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Leagatius jabs at McLauhglin's body.
Leagatius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLauhglin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLauhglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leagatius manages to avoid it.
A cross from Leagatius lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a punch to the head.
Leagatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leagatius misses with a hook.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leagatius stuffs the takedown.
Leagatius throws out a counter right but McLauhglin avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Leagatius misses.
Leagatius scores with a push kick.
Leagatius scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin blocks a head kick by Leagatius.
McLauhglin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a leg kick
letting McLauhglin counter with a right hand.
A big left from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Leagatius as he connects with a hook.
Leagatius throws an overhand right that lands on McLauhglin's shoulder, as McLauhglin tries to avoid the shot.
Leagatius lands the left hand.
Leagatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leagatius misses with the body kick

and McLauhglin counters by moving into the clinch.
Leagatius blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin can't find room to land a body shot as Leagatius controls the action.

McLauhglin breaks from the clinch.
Leagatius lunges at McLauhglin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLauhglin's hand.
An inside leg kick from Leagatius misses.
McLauhglin throwing a counter right hand but Leagatius manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Leagatius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leagatius digs a good hook to McLauhglin's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leagatius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leagatius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLauhglin.
Leagatius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauhglin's calf.
McLauhglin tries to bum rush Leagatius with a series of wild strikes but Leagatius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLauhglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Leagatius.
McLauhglin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab by Leagatius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leagatius misses with a two punch combination.
McLauhglin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leagatius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leagatius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Leagatius dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Leagatius looks to land a right hand but McLauhglin moved out of range.
McLauhglin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLauhglin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLauhglin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLauhglin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses.
Leagatius connects with a body shot.
Leagatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the body.
Leagatius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McLauhglin tries to land a front kick but Leagatius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Leagatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leagatius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLauhglin misses with a straight right.
McLauhglin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leagatius.
Leagatius chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius thuds his shin into the meat of McLauhglin's side.
Well,McLauhglin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Leagatius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leagatius lands a front kick.
Leagatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Leagatius with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Leagatius.
Leagatius lands with a nice body kick.
Leagatius lands with a good body shot.
Leagatius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Leagatius.
Leagatius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLauhglin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius feints and then cracks McLauhglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLauhglin down.
Leagatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a nice body kick.
McLauhglin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leagatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLauhglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Leagatius lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLauhglin doesn't seem phased though.
Leagatius scores with a head kick.
Leagatius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leagatius lands with a good body shot.
Leagatius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leagatius lands a slapping body shot.
McLauhglin misses with a straight right.
Leagatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Leagatius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leagatius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Brutus Leagatius!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Brutus Leagatius!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Brutus Leagatius!

Brutus Leagatius wins by unanimous decision!
Brutus Leagatius is the new heavyweight champion!