PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 1543 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Roland Spliffs (ranked 200 p4p, 241 weight class). Spliffs has chosen Smoke Some Weed by Ice Cube as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mac Airt
vs
Spliffs

178 cm
22
160
6 - 1 - 1

180 cm
22
160
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Spliffs!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mac Airt gets tackled into the cage by Spliffs. Spliffs maintains the clinch.
Spliffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Spliffs misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a left hand.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliffs controls his hands.
Mac Airt lands a body punch.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Spliffs decides to pull guard.

Spliffs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mac Airt is aware though and is defending well.
Mac Airt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spliffs.
Spliffs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Spliffs fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Mac Airt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spliffs, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spliffs! But no joy.
Spliffs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mac Airt takes one on the button.

It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Spliffs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.

Mac Airt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt lands a body shot.
Mac Airt misses with some punches.
Spliffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spliffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt avoiding damage.
Spliffs blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Spliffs can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliffs jumps guard but Mac Airt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mac Airt.
Spliffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Spliffs.
Spliffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac Airt throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spliffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mac Airt.
Spliffs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mac Airt walks away with a smile on his face. Spliffs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mac Airt walks into a straight right hand from Spliffs.
Spliffs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac Airt momentarily.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Spliffs.
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!
Mac Airt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spliffs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mac Airt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Spliffs drags the fight down to the ground.
Mac Airt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Spliffs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mac Airt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mac Airt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Spliffs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Spliffs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Spliffs swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Spliffs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a head kick that Spliffs semi-blocks.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Spliffs's belly button to the back.
Spliffs throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Spliffs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mac Airt.
Spliffs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spliffs throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliffs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Spliffs's belly button to the back.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spliffs catches Mac Airt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt thumps Spliffs with a low kick.
Spliffs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spliffs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mac Airt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spliffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spliffs throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt connects with a looping right hand.
Mac Airt with a nice cross.
Mac Airt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spliffs in his tracks.
Roland Spliffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt tries a low kick but Spliffs avoids it.
Spliffs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spliffs misses with a hook to the body
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Spliffs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mac Airt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spliffs lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spliffs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mac Airt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spliffs is out of range and Mac Airt settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Spliffs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roland Spliffs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Spliffs circles away.
Spliffs is looking to slow Mac Airt down with leg kicks.
Mac Airt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spliffs scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Spliffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Spliffs with a nice calf kick.
Spliffs throws a front kick aimed at Mac Airt's knee but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Spliffs lands with a right hand.
Mac Airt stalks Spliffs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spliffs's face. Spliffs staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Spliffs thows a leg kick but Mac Airt checks it
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.

Mac Airt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mac Airt struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliffs controls his hands.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spliffs tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Spliffs back against the cage.
Spliffs blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spliffs lands with a right to the head.
Spliffs lands a right hand.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliffs working aggressively here.
Cormac Mac Airt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spliffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spliffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spliffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Spliffs throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mac Airt.
A body shot lands from Spliffs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.

Spliffs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mac Airt uses from the top position.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliffs is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spliffs looking to control.

Spliffs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mac Airt defends it easily.

Mac Airt stands and steps away. Spliffs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spliffs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spliffs tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Spliffs manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt walks into a stiff left hand from Spliffs.
Jab from Mac Airt.
Spliffs throws a chopping leg kick but Mac Airt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Spliffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spliffs throws out a leg kick but Mac Airt moves out of range and Spliffs only half commits.
It looked like Mac Airt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spliffs.
Good exchange - Spliffs coming out on top.
Spliffs throws an off balance right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spliffs looks for the body kick but Mac Airt saw that one coming.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac Airt with a nice calf kick.
Spliffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Spliffs scores with a nice head shot.
Spliffs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mac Airt can pounce on him.
Mac Airt throws out a leg kick but Spliffs moves out of range and Mac Airt only half commits.
Spliffs misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spliffs gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mac Airt.
Spliffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffs blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffs fails to land.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries to throw a body punch but Spliffs avoids it by throwing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Spliffs.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spliffs.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spliffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Spliffs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mac Airt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mac Airt.
Spliffs tries to pull guard but Mac Airt won't allow it.
Mac Airt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spliffs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffs's elbow.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mac Airt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spliffs gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spliffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs takes a shot to the head.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Spliffs fails to pull guard.
Spliffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Spliffs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mac Airt to keep the fight standing.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Spliffs.
Spliffs jumps guard but Mac Airt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mac Airt tries to throw a body punch but Spliffs avoids it by throwing Mac Airt back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliffs.
Mac Airt lands with a right to the head.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffs scores with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffs's elbow.
Spliffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Spliffs blocking some punches.
Mac Airt digs a right hand underneath Spliffs's ribcage. Spliffs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt presses Spliffs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spliffs blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Spliffs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac Airt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Spliffs blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Spliffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spliffs tries to pull guard but Mac Airt holds him up against the cage and eventually Spliffs drops back down to his feet.
Mac Airt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roland Spliffs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Mac Airt.
Spliffs lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Spliffs blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.

Spliffs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spliffs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mac Airt controls from within his opponent's guard.

Mac Airt stands and steps away. Spliffs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mac Airt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spliffs misses with a looping right.
Spliffs ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Mac Airt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spliffs 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Spliffs!
A relieved looking Roland Spliffs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.