PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystof Mckay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamgar Jonckers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krystof Mckay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mckay
vs
Jonckers

185 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

185 cm
27
212 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystof Mckay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shamgar Jonckers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonckers loads up on a big right hand but Mckay slips the punch.
Jonckers misses with a right hand

and Mckay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mckay.
Jonckers wants to stand up but Mckay is controlling him.
Jonckers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jonckers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckay is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonckers has wrist control.
Mckay throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonckers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mckay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mckay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonckers is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mckay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mckay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonckers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mckay won't allow Jonckers to get back to his feet.
Mckay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mckay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mckay prevents Jonckers from getting back to his feet.
Mckay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jonckers is looking to stand up but Mckay isn't so interested in that idea.
Mckay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mckay won't allow Jonckers to get back to his feet.
Mckay is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonckers has wrist control.
Mckay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jonckers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckay throws an elbow that misses. Jonckers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mckay's guard. Nice move by Jonckers!

Mckay has his foot on Jonckers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonckers works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonckers tries to stand but Mckay is controlling from the bottom.

Jonckers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shamgar Jonckers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonckers loads up on a big right hand but Mckay slips the punch.
Jonckers throws an overhand right that lands on Mckay's shoulder, as Mckay tries to avoid the shot.
Jonckers moves out of range as Mckay strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mckay.
Jonckers misses with a hook. Mckay ducked under it nicely.
Jonckers misses with a hook to the body
and Mckay counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mckay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mckay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Mckay crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Mckay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jonckers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mckay.
Jonckers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mckay asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Mckay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jonckers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mckay but great work by Jonckers.
Mckay is looking for a sweep.
Mckay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mckay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Mckay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mckay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jonckers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mckay.
Mckay wants to get back to full guard.

Jonckers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!
Mckay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jonckers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mckay drops his hands momentarily and Jonckers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Mckay.
Shamgar Jonckers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mckay dives in and scores a takedown into Jonckers's guard.
Jonckers wants to stand up but Mckay is controlling him.
Jonckers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystof Mckay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mckay misses with an uppercut.
Jonckers swings for the body but Mckay moves out of range.
Jonckers lands with an uppercut that bounces Mckay off the cage and back into range.
Mckay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonckers.
Jonckers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckay.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jonckers as he avoids it easily.
Jonckers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckay moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Jonckers. No joy for Mckay on that attempt.
Jonckers looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckay is just out of range.
Jonckers blocks a head kick by Mckay.
Mckay lands a head shot.
Jonckers lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Jonckers both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonckers throws the left hand but Mckay avoids the punch easily.
Shamgar Jonckers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jonckers blocks a head kick by Mckay.
Jonckers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jonckers punishes Mckay's body with a nice straight punch.
Mckay misses with a head kick.
Jonckers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonckers swings for the body but Mckay moves out of range.
Jonckers misses with an uppercut.

Mckay takes the fight into the clinch.
Mckay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jonckers's efforts to push away.
Jonckers wants to get back to striking at distance but Mckay won't allow it.
Jonckers stops a takedown attempt from Mckay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystof Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jonckers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mckay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mckay slips a straight right by Jonckers.
Jonckers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mckay at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonckers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonckers moves out of range of the strikes.
Jonckers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Jonckers.
Sloppy strikes from Jonckers. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonckers misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Mckay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jonckers slips a jab from Mckay.
Mckay blocks a head kick by Jonckers.
Mckay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mckay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mckay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonckers misses the shot to the body.
Mckay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jonckers.
Mckay slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonckers.
Jonckers cracks Mckay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mckay misses with a straight left.
Jonckers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jonckers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mckay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonckers defends it nicely.
Jonckers misses with a hook. Mckay ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonckers looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckay is just out of range.
Mckay fails with the takedown.
Jonckers lands a nice hook to Mckay's body. Mckay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jonckers throws a body punch but Mckay moves out of range.
Mckay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mckay throws a head kick that misses.
Mckay throws a head kick but Jonckers moves out of range.
Mckay throws a big shot that misses.
Mckay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Jonckers misses.
Jonckers works Mckay's body with a nice hook.
Mckay slips a jab and a cross from Jonckers.
Mckay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jonckers throws a looping overhand right but Mckay ducks down to avoid it.
Jonckers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mckay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonckers misses with a few strikes there.
Jonckers throws a jab when Mckay was well out of range.
Jonckers scores with a jab.
Jonckers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jonckers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckay moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonckers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mckay throws a hook but Jonckers avoids it easily.

Mckay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jonckers wants to get back to his feet but Mckay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mckay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckay trying to move into half guard but instead Jonckers has managed to sweep!

Mckay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jonckers is aware though and is defending well.
Mckay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krystof Mckay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jonckers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mckay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jonckers has managed to get both his arms back between Mckay's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamgar Jonckers 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mckay loads up on a big right hand but Jonckers slips the punch.
Mckay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonckers.
Jonckers blocks a head kick by Mckay.
Jonckers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mckay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonckers's waist but Jonckers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mckay off to one side.
The fighters circling - Mckay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jonckers throws a jab but it's blocked by Mckay.
Mckay looks to land a combination but Jonckers avoids it well.
Jonckers lunges at Mckay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mckay's hand.
Mckay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mckay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonckers.
Jonckers looks to land a body kick but Mckay moved away.
Jonckers looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckay is just out of range.
Mckay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonckers's waist but Jonckers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mckay off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckay thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Mckay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mckay throws a lazy right hand but Jonckers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonckers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jonckers throws an off balance right hand
and Mckay counters with a nice uppercut.
Mckay lands a head kick!
Jonckers throws a series of punches but Mckay moves out of range.

Mckay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mckay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonckers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jonckers wriggles free and stands up.
Mckay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonckers.
Jonckers misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mckay misses with a straight right.
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!
Jonckers blocks a jab.
Jonckers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mckay's head backwards.
Mckay throws a hook but Jonckers blocks it.
Mckay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonckers lands a glancing blow to the side of Mckay's head.
Jonckers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckay manages to avoid it.
Mckay tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonckers.
Mckay lands the left hand.
Jonckers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mckay throws out the jab.
Jonckers misses with a low kick as Mckay jumps back.
Jonckers throws a lazy right hand but Mckay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonckers stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystof Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Jonckers misses.
Jonckers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mckay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jonckers lands a nice looking body shot.
Jonckers connects with a nice looking jab.
Jonckers scores with a body shot.
Jonckers scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonckers lands a jab to the head.
Mckay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonckers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonckers stuffs the takedown.
Jonckers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mckay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonckers thuds a left hand into Mckay's body.
Mckay throws a lazy right hand but Jonckers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonckers scores with a nice strike.
Mckay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mckay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonckers misses with an uppercut. Mckay saw that one coming.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jonckers sprawls well. Jonckers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mckay gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonckers missing with a left hand there. Mckay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonckers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckay throws a hook to the side of Jonckers's head but Jonckers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonckers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mckay shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonckers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mckay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonckers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Mckay.
Mckay slips a jab from Jonckers.
Jonckers catches Mckay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jonckers throws a hook but Mckay avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Jonckers.
Jonckers throws a hook but Mckay blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mckay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonckers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckay moves away.
Jonckers swings widly with a right hand

and Mckay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jonckers!
Mckay advances nicely into full mount.

Mckay has hold of Jonckers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jonckers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamgar Jonckers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonckers 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamgar Jonckers!
Shamgar Jonckers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.