PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 662 p4p, 802 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 97 p4p, 114 weight class). Ratt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ABRACADABRA- Super Eurobeat. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McDade
vs
Ratt

177 cm
29
155
15 - 11 - 0

183 cm
27
160
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hoarse Pills
Bondi MMA ðŸï¸

Bondi MMA ðŸï¸
The Natural Order

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from McDade tenderised Ratt's leg. Ratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Ratt.
McDade feints and then cracks Ratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ratt down.
Ratt misses with a body shot
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ratt throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratt throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
Ratt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade throws a right and a left that Ratt avoids nicely.
Ratt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Ratt is out of range.
Ratt misses the jab.
Ratt throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ratt. That's going to slow McDade down.
Ratt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ratt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ratt cracks McDade with an open hand slap.
McDade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ratt at a distance.
Ratt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ratt throws a head kick that misses.
Ratt connects with an inside leg kick.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Ratt.
McDade blocks a head kick by Ratt.
McDade misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McDade.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ratt connects with a nice looking jab.
McDade lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt misses with a body kick.
McDade tries to clinch there but Ratt circles away.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Ratt is out of range.
McDade misses with a leg kick
and McDade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ratt throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Ratt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
McDade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ratt tries a low kick but McDade avoids it.
McDade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
Ratt takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Ratt moved out of range.
McDade throws a sloppy body shot
and Ratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade swings for the body but Ratt moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ratt.
A leg kick checked by Ratt.
McDade blocks a leg kick.
A big right from McDade misses.
Good work by Ratt as he checks the leg kick.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ratt tries to move into range but McDade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt throws a leg kick but McDade checks it.
McDade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ratt.
Ratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Ratt.
Ratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ratt swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ratt ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
That kick from Ratt tenderised McDade's leg. McDade is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDade checks a low kick from Ratt.
McDade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ratt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Ratt throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from McDade.
Ratt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDade tries to work over Ratt's front leg with a kick but Ratt checks it.
McDade misses with a hook
and Ratt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
McDade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
McDade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Ratt is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDade walks into a left hand.
Ratt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDade in his tracks.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of McDade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ratt throws an off balance right hand
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ratt misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Ratt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratt throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
McDade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade motions for Ratt to come forward. McDade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ratt's hands.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ratt throws a good cross that connects.
McDade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDade scores with a sloppy right hand. Ratt should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Ratt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ratt! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDade.
McDade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
It looked like McDade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade is looking to counter with head kicks.
McDade looks to land a right hand but Ratt moved out of range.
A big left from Ratt misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but McDade moves his leg out of the way.
Ratt misses with a low kick.
McDade throws an off balance right hand
and Ratt counters with a head kick.
McDade darts in trying to clinch
and Ratt counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratt was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
A head kick from Ratt lands but McDade takes it in his stride.
McDade throws out a leg kick but Ratt moves out of range and McDade only half commits.
Ratt is looking to chop away at McDade's legs.
A head kick misses from McDade.
McDade blocks a jab.
It looked like McDade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt moves out of range as McDade strikes.
McDade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade tries to clinch but Ratt moves out of range.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Ratt moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ratt! But no joy.
Ratt misses with a hook.
Ratt lands a jab.
Ratt slips a jab from McDade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade misses with a hook.
Ratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDade misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a left to the body.
McDade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Ratt finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by McDade as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by McDade - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McDade throws a leg kick but Ratt moved away.
Ratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDade feints and then cracks Ratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ratt down.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ratt blocks the low kick.
Ratt throws out a leg kick but McDade moves out of range and Ratt only half commits.
Ratt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade defending well as Ratt loads up on a big left hand.
Ratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDade to score with a decent uppercut.
McDade misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratt throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
Ratt unleashes a big counter combination but McDade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ratt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ratt misses.
McDade misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ratt looks for the body kick but McDade saw that one coming.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDade misses with a kick to the body.
McDade throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
McDade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ratt counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
McDade throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ratt avoids it.

McDade closes the distance and clinches.
Wilbur Ratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt throws a head punch that misses.
Ratt scores with a shoulder strike.
McDade misses with the head strike.

Ratt pulls guard.
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!
McDade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Ratt has an active guard here but McDade has managed to pass into half guard.

Ratt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDade.
McDade wants to clinch up but Ratt keeps it at a distance.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade looks to throw the jab but Ratt is out of range.
McDade connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt misses with a hook
and Ratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade misses with a body kick.
McDade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ratt throws a leg kick
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade lands a jab.
Ratt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDade lands an overhand right.

McDade rushes Ratt and presses him up against the cage.
McDade misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDade.
Ratt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDade just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Ratt jumps guard but McDade stands there with Ratt around his waist. Ratt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ratt throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Ratt misses with some punches.
Ratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ratt swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDade has a couple of punches blocked by Ratt.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Ratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ratt lands a body punch.
Ratt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ratt throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
Ratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade tries to work over Ratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ratt gets through McDade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDade scores with a shoulder strike.
Ratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilbur Ratt.
I think McDade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin McDade!