PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Muggerud II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally comes into the arena with 12 Stones - Enemy blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

MacRally
vs
Muggerud II

191 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Muggerud II!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally throws a series of punches but Muggerud II moves out of range.

MacRally changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muggerud II looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MacRally throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
MacRally working the strikes but Muggerud II uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muggerud II can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muggerud II avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacRally.
MacRally has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muggerud II blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacRally.
MacRally not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muggerud II is looking for a sweep. MacRally is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacRally missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacRally scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacRally lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacRally looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Muggerud II blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacRally.
MacRally missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacRally thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacRally thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Muggerud II to regain full guard.
MacRally postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacRally postures up in Muggerud II's guard and throws a big left but Muggerud II blocks it.
MacRally postures up in Muggerud II's guard and throws a big left but Muggerud II blocks it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacRally misses with a double jab.
MacRally shoots in and drives through. Muggerud II sprawls well.
MacRally shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from MacRally misses.
MacRally throws a right hand that Muggerud II ducks under and follows up with a left that Muggerud II also avoids with ease.
MacRally wants to clinch up but Muggerud II keeps it at a distance.
Muggerud II ducks under a wild hook from MacRally.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muggerud II avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate MacRally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Muggerud II does it's job there.

It looks like Nate MacRally has been cut.
MacRally tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muggerud II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muggerud II staying out of range there.
MacRally's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and MacRally duly obliges.
Lawrence Muggerud II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRally misses with a looping right.
MacRally throws a right and a left that Muggerud II avoids nicely.
MacRally fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muggerud II checks a leg kick.
Muggerud II lands a jab to MacRally's midsection.
MacRally jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud II swats away the attempt to clinch by MacRally.
Muggerud II showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRally.
MacRally misses with a leg kick.
MacRally scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacRally tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muggerud II swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muggerud II throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacRally stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacRally is breathing heavily.
Muggerud II rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacRally moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nate MacRally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muggerud II lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muggerud II scores with a shot to the body.
Muggerud II with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muggerud II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and MacRally counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Muggerud II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate MacRally's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

MacRally showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud II.
MacRally looks for a takedown but Muggerud II sprawls well.
MacRally throws a combination that misses
and MacRally takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muggerud II is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacRally rather than just go for the knockout.
Muggerud II stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Muggerud II as MacRally shoots in.
MacRally throws a combination that misses
and Muggerud II counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Muggerud II scores with a nice right hand.
Muggerud II connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt MacRally! He's out on his feet! Muggerud II rushes in and drops MacRally with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lawrence Muggerud II!