MDML 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Punish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Candinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Logan Punish has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Logan Punish seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Punish
vs
Candinni

181 cm
21
164 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Punish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Candinni!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Candinni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Punish was covering up waiting for the punch and Candinni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Punish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Candinni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Candinni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Candinni thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Candinni wants to control from the top but Punish keeps moving.
Candinni tries to stand but Punish is controlling from the bottom.
Candinni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Candinni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punish tries to close the distance and clinch but Candinni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punish doesn't manage to clinch there - Candinni circles away.
Punish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Candinni with that takedown attempt.
Punish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Candinni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punish is looking to clinch.
Candinni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Candinni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Candinni shoots for a double leg takedown but Punish sprawls well. He's pushed Candinni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Candinni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Candinni swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two 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.
Punish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Candinni shoots for a double leg takedown but Punish sprawls well. He's pushed Candinni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Logan Punish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Candinni.
Punish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punish wants it to stay on the feet.
Punish wants to clinch but Candinni slips to the side

and Candinni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Candinni seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Punish tries to roll over but Candinni keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Punish.

Punish looking for a triangle here. Candinni is fighting it but it looks tight! Punish pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Candinni is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Logan Punish!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Cohey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrgen Veber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Cohey had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cohey
vs
Veber

195 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Cohey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jyrgen Veber!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Veber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Veber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cohey is on top in guard.
Veber looking for a sweep. Not yet Veber, not yet.

Veber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cohey looking to pass the guard.

Veber has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cohey doesn't defend quickly enough and Veber has managed to lock this one up! Can Cohey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Veber on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jyrgen Veber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Parker
vs
Russel

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Russel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Russel throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russel swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Russel throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.

Parker clinches up with Russel and pushes him back against the cage.
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russel down to the mat. Russel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Russel backpedaling.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Russel backpedaling.
Russel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parker!
Russel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Russel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Russel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parker is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Parker.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Russel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker prevents Russel from getting back to his feet.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Russel is keeping the position.

Parker drops back looking for a leg! Russel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russel manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Russel's guard.

Russel pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
Russel misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Parker counters by clinching up.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker keeps control of Russel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker tries to score a body lock takedown but Russel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russel is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Russel stalling in the clinch but Parker improves position.
Parker looking for a takedown.
Parker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russel's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Russel tries to tie him up.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Russel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker prevents Russel from breaking the clinch.
Russel is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russel down to the mat. Russel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to clinch.
Russel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russel throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Russel misses with a double jab
and Russel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a left and a right that stings Russel.
Russel throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Russel in the body.
Russel misses with a wild combination.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Russel backpedaling.
Russel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Russel misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.

Parker darts in and clinches Russel up against the cage.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Russel throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Russel misses with a double jab
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Russel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a left and a right that stings Russel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker dives in and grabs Russel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russel pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russel doesn't seem phased though.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russel misses with a double jab.
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Russel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Russel moves out of range easily.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Travis Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
Russel tries to break the clinch but Parker is controlling the position.
Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Russel prevents it.
Russel stalling against the cage.
Russel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Russel is trying to force a seperation but Parker has the dominant position.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a two punch combo.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russel misses with a combination
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russel looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Russel sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russel swinging wildly here.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker thumps Russel with a low kick.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
Russel misses with a double jab
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Russel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Russel's head back.
Travis Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel swinging wildly here.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Russel.
Parker throws a one two combo.
Russel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Parker counters by moving into the clinch.

Russel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Russel misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Russel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a left and a right that stings Russel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russel throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker.
Russel wants to get back to his feet.

Parker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Russel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Parker swings around for an armbar but Russel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Parker's guard.

Parker is working an open guard so Russel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russel is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Russel circles away and we're back to standing.
Russel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russel keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Russel tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Parker dominated that second round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Russel misses with a combination
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russel misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Russel sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Russel throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Russel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russel ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russel circles away.
Russel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Russel swinging wildly here.
Parker shoots in but Russel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
Russel throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Russel throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker lands a jab to the nose.
Russel misses with a two punch combination.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Russel.
Parker throws a combination. Russel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel throws a combination that misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russel circles away.
Jack Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Parker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Parker is looking for a kimura here.

Parker trying to work for an americana but Russel has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel wants to stand up but Parker is controlling him.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russel is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Russel has his feet on Parker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Russel throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.

Parker scores a takedown into full mount!
Parker won't let Russel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Parker has control of Russel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Parker won't let Russel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Russel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Russel and Parker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Parker tries to advance to mount but can't.

Parker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's four 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.
Russel wants to get back to his feet.
Parker tries to advance position but instead Russel slips a leg back in to half guard.

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

Russel manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonius Banderos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Big has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Big
vs
Banderos

188 cm
18
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonius Banderos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Big misses.
Banderos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Big throws a lazy right hand but Banderos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banderos swats away the attempt to clinch by Big.
Banderos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Big swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banderos moves away from the strike by Big.
Big jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banderos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Big but Big pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banderos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Big but Big pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jonathan Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonius Banderos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banderos dives in and grabs Big's left leg, looking for a takedown. Big pushes down on Banderos's head and hops out.
Big throws a hook but Banderos blocks it.
Big keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Big drops Banderos with a nice combination! Big dives into Banderos's guard, looking to finish!

Banderos is rocked!

It looks like Antonius Banderos has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big gets to his feet. Banderos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banderos is still on wobbly legs! Can Big finish him?
Banderos slips under a jab.
Big misses with an uppercut. Banderos saw that one coming.
Big closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Banderos out cold! Banderos corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathan Big!