PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dufort (ranked 4502 p4p, 4357 weight class) and Panda MacLeod (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.

Dufort
vs
MacLeod

199 cm
18
299
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Dufort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacLeod instigates a clinch.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Dufort controls his hands.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Dufort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dufort is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dufort blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.
MacLeod digs a right hand into Dufort's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dufort's gas tank.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.
MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacLeod as Dufort tries to tie him up.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Dufort controls the action.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Dufort avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Dufort blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Dufort blocks an uppercut.
Dufort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Max Dufort has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Dufort uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dufort is trying to stall.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Dufort.
A hook to the body from MacLeod.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - MacLeod has eaten all the pies!
Dufort is breathing heavily.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufort blocking some punches.
Dufort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
Dufort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.
Dufort is trying to maintain a safe position but MacLeod gets an underhook and turns Dufort into the cage.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
MacLeod tries to work over Dufort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Dufort blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Dufort's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacLeod has managed to clinch.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod cracks Dufort with a nice body shot.
Panda MacLeod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dufort backwards.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod.
Dufort blocking some punches.
MacLeod is leaning against Dufort and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Dufort.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Dufort uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dufort backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fails to pull guard.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dufort stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position.

MacLeod jumps guard.
Dufort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

MacLeod working for a triangle but Dufort defends it easily.

MacLeod working for submissions but it's allowed Dufort to get to half guard.

MacLeod looking for submissions off his back.
MacLeod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod trying to control from the bottom.

MacLeod looking for subs from the bottom but Dufort mounts him!
Dufort avoids the attempt from MacLeod to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Dufort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dufort takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Dufort moves away and avoids it.
Dufort is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Dufort tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

MacLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Dufort uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Dufort uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Dufort controls his hands.
Dufort trying to stall but MacLeod improves his position.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufort's elbow.
Dufort is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Dufort avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Dufort blocking some punches.
MacLeod lands a left hand.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
Dufort prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dufort backwards.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Dufort avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.

MacLeod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dufort uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacLeod is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dufort defends well.

MacLeod looking for a guillotine here but Dufort defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacLeod is looking for a triangle here but Dufort uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
MacLeod is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dufort is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Panda MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacLeod 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda MacLeod!
The defeated Max Dufort had this to say: 'Vive la France'.