PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Raynard (ranked 1696 p4p, 2831 weight class) and Jock McCann (ranked 225 p4p, 364 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Raynard
vs
McCann

180 cm
26
180
7 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
170
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Raynard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jock McCann!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard tries a body shot but McCann blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Raynard.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCann throws a head kick that misses
letting Raynard counter with a right hand.

Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCann tries to throw a body punch but Raynard avoids it by throwing McCann back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raynard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann tries to pull guard but Raynard holds him up against the cage and eventually McCann drops back down to his feet.
McCann is looking to control Raynard's arms but Raynard gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCann has his back to the cage.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.
Raynard tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Raynard back against the cage.
Raynard lands with a right to the head.

McCann is rocked!
McCann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raynard backwards.
A short body shot lands from Raynard as the two fighters clinch.
Raynard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCann looks winded!
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
Raynard is working McCann over against the cage.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
A short right from Raynard on the inside.
Raynard lands a shot to the body.
Raynard lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Raynard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raynard.
McCann is still on wobbly legs! Can Raynard finish him?
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Raynard.
Raynard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCann.
McCann takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to score a body lock takedown but Raynard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard lands a body shot.
Raynard presses McCann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
A short uppercut from Raynard.

McCann breaks the clinch.
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!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Raynard unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McCann! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Raynard is unloading with more strikes now! McCann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard is the new welterweight champion!