PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Faker Legoat (ranked 4124 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Emmanuello Macron (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.

Legoat
vs
Macron

170 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Faker Legoat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmanuello Macron!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macron darts in looking for a takedown but Legoat gets double underhooks and turns Macron into the cage.
Macron shoots for a double leg takedown but Legoat sprawls well. He's pushed Macron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Macron tries to get set, Legoat tries to push him back and clinch up but Macron manages to avoid the attempt.
Macron shoots in for a takedown but Legoat shows good takedown defense.
Faker Legoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuello Macron.

Legoat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macron sprawls well initially but Legoat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Macron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Macron clinches up with Legoat and pushes him back against the cage.

Legoat is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Macron can't fight it off and eventually Legoat manages to take the fight to the floor. Macron looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macron is pulling down on Legoat's head to control his posture.
Legoat wants to control from the top but Macron keeps moving.
Legoat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macron seems keen to control Legoat's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macron is on top in guard.

Legoat can't keep his opponent in guard - Macron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legoat tries to roll over but Macron keeps him under control.
Macron performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macron thows a huge punch but Legoat dodges it nicely.
Legoat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legoat tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Legoat with the active half guard here but Macron passes nicely into side control.
Macron working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Macron takes a little break here. Legoat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Legoat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Macron asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legoat being controlled for a moment.
Legoat pushes Macron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Macron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Legoat struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legoat is trying to escape the position but Macron is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Macron lands.
Macron is looking to clinch.
Macron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Legoat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legoat showed some decent athleticism there.

Macron kicks off Legoat and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macron darts in looking for a takedown but Legoat gets double underhooks and turns Macron into the cage.

Legoat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macron, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuello Macron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Legoat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Legoat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legoat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legoat tries to counter by clinching up but Macron breaks away and moves out of range.

Legoat drives through with a takedown into Macron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Macron manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Macron scores a nice knee to the body.
Macron avoiding damage as Legoat throws knees to the body.

Legoat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Macron manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Legoat manages to pull guard.
Macron postures up in Legoat's guard and throws a big left but Legoat blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macron passes Legoat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Macron stands up out of the half guard.

Legoat dives in and scores a takedown into Macron's guard.

Macron has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Legoat off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Macron gets a double leg takedown into Legoat's guard.
Macron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macron working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legoat is trying to control the position but Macron postures up.
Macron throwing strikes from guard but Legoat blocks nicely.
Legoat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macron on the ground.
Macron throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Legoat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macron controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legoat fails with a takedown attempt.
Faker Legoat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Macron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Legoat is trying to escape back to his feet but Macron uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Macron stalls from top position.

Macron decides to stand back up. Macron steps back and let's Legoat get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macron shoots in looking for a takedown but Legoat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legoat has his takedown stuffed
and Macron counters with a right hand to the body.
Legoat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legoat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Macron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Macron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Macron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macron moves in looking to clinch but Legoat pushes him off.
Legoat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Legoat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crunch! Macron slams his shin into Legoat's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuello Macron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Legoat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legoat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Macron up against the cage.

Legoat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legoat swinging wildly here.
Legoat slaps away a takedown attempt from Macron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legoat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legoat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macron misses with a takedown attempt - Legoat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macron swats away the attempt to clinch by Legoat.
Nice takedown defense from Legoat. No joy for Macron on that attempt.
Faker Legoat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuello Macron.
Legoat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Legoat counters with a left and a right that stings Macron.
Macron closes the distance and clinches up with Legoat, looking for a takedown. Macron pushes Legoat against the cage but Legoat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legoat tries to clinch up.
Macron looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Legoat misses with a takedown attempt - Macron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Macron throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Legoat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Macron kicks off Legoat and gets to his feet.
Legoat misses with a takedown attempt - Macron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Legoat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macron shoots in but no luck this time.
Macron darts in looking for a takedown but Legoat gets double underhooks and turns Macron into the cage.

Legoat drives through and clinches with Macron against the cage.

Legoat breaks from the clinch.
Legoat scores with a jab. Macron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Macron tries to close the distance and clinch but Legoat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legoat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legoat somewhat.
Macron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legoat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macron moves away.
Macron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legoat shoots in but Macron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Faker Legoat is winning the standup battle so far.
Macron shoots for a takedown but Legoat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Legoat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Macron manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Legoat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legoat has Macron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macron is working for takedown but Legoat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faker Legoat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmanuello Macron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legoat is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Faker Legoat.
I think Macron 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuello Macron!