PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Devereux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devereux has chosen Bolt Thrower - At First Light as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

MacKallister
vs
Devereux

168 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane MacKallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Devereux!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devereux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacKallister looks for a takedown but Devereux sprawls well.

Devereux clinches up with MacKallister and pushes him back against the cage.
MacKallister is trying to drag Devereux to the mat but Devereux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Devereux stops a takedown attempt from MacKallister.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacKallister. That's going to take a lot out of him.

MacKallister has hold of one of Devereux's legs. Devereux is fighting the takedown attempt but MacKallister gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Devereux controlling MacKallister's posture.
MacKallister stopping the sweep attempt from Devereux.
MacKallister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Devereux pulls MacKallister in to control the position.
MacKallister throws a strike but Devereux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKallister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Devereux tries to stand but MacKallister is controlling from the bottom.

MacKallister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacKallister throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

MacKallister is looking for a triangle here but Devereux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
MacKallister struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Devereux decides to stand up, so the ref orders MacKallister to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Devereux as MacKallister shoots in.

Devereux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacKallister is trying to defend but Devereux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacKallister is staying active underneath Devereux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Devereux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacKallister missing with punches from the bottom.
MacKallister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Devereux is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereux tries to stand but his hand is stuck under MacKallister.
MacKallister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

MacKallister actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Devereux moves out of range as MacKallister throws a body kick.
MacKallister with a lazy takedown attempt

and Devereux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Devereux.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Devereux decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacKallister, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Devereux.

Devereux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacKallister to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacKallister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacKallister is breathing heavily.
MacKallister lands a couple of digs.

Devereux is working an open guard so MacKallister takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Devereux lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKallister shoots and misses
and Devereux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacKallister tries to move into range but Devereux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacKallister shoots and misses

and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Devereux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacKallister wants to clinch.
MacKallister with a nice cross.
Luc Devereux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

MacKallister looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Devereux!
MacKallister in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacKallister is landing with some decent strikes but Devereux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacKallister throwing strikes here but Devereux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Devereux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Devereux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacKallister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereux is trying to get back to full guard.
MacKallister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devereux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacKallister winds up and cracks Devereux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

MacKallister stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Devereux closes the distance and pushes MacKallister back into the cage.
MacKallister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devereux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Devereux breaks the clinch.
MacKallister jabs Devereux right on the nose. Devereux blinks but takes it well.
MacKallister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Devereux counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MacKallister!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKallister working to try and regain half guard.
Devereux controlling the position easily from mount.
MacKallister is trying to reverse the position but instead Devereux has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Devereux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacKallister trying to control the hands but Devereux breaks the grip.
Devereux has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereux keeps control of the position as MacKallister tries to break free.
MacKallister is working hard here to advance position.
MacKallister is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacKallister is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Devereux has good solid back control here.
MacKallister rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacKallister tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

MacKallister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacKallister dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

MacKallister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devereux in his tracks.

Devereux gets caught flat footed, as MacKallister shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacKallister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Devereux wants to sweep here but MacKallister controlling him for the moment.
Devereux keeping full guard, as MacKallister tries to pass.
Devereux looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacKallister is one step ahead there.
MacKallister is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

MacKallister decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKallister darts in trying to clinch
and Devereux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

MacKallister gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Devereux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Devereux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacKallister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacKallister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devereux is one step ahead there.

MacKallister uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKallister misses with a straight right.

MacKallister scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Devereux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Devereux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shane MacKallister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Devereux has hold of MacKallister's hands but MacKallister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Devereux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Devereux controlling the position well.
MacKallister works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereux is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacKallister landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacKallister is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacKallister postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Devereux looks a forlorn figure.
MacKallister landing strikes from the mount and Devereux is in trouble!
Devereux is in a horrible position here. MacKallister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
MacKallister fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKallister with a couple of short strikes.
MacKallister connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacKallister lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devereux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

MacKallister is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Devereux is surviving well by controlling MacKallister's body position as best he can.
MacKallister with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devereux tries to hold on but MacKallister pushes him away.
MacKallister working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacKallister showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacKallister 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacKallister!