PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Hymn . Drwal has chosen Nightwish Crimson Tide as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

MacLeod
vs
Drwal

180 cm
28
160 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

190 cm
28
187 lbs
13 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Drwal!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by MacLeod - just one landing.

MacLeod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drwal quickly recovers to half guard.
Drwal tries to get to full guard but MacLeod has control of the leg.
MacLeod trying to mount his opponent but Drwal defends it.
MacLeod drops an elbow to the side of Drwal's head.
MacLeod slips a nice elbow through Drwal's hands, connecting with Drwal's forehead.
Drwal is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drwal has a hand on MacLeod's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. MacLeod takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Drwal is squirming around, avoiding MacLeod's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drwal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drwal wants to hold on but MacLeod pushes him away.
MacLeod working Drwal over with strikes here.
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod with a couple of short strikes.
MacLeod controlling his opponent.
MacLeod thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drwal tries to reverse the position but MacLeod maintains control.
Drwal is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
MacLeod prevents Drwal from getting the reversal.
MacLeod raining down hammerfists from mount.
MacLeod landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

MacLeod looking for a guillotine from mount but Drwal is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is landing with some decent strikes but Drwal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacLeod scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drwal blocking the ground and pound.
MacLeod throwing strikes but Drwal recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Nice strikes from MacLeod there.
MacLeod is keen to just control but Drwal is a slippery customer.
Drwal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacLeod is working away from the top position though.
MacLeod keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacLeod throws a strike but Drwal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacLeod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drwal keeps working.
Ground and pound from MacLeod.
MacLeod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drwal's head.
MacLeod controlling the action here.
Drwal is trying to stand.
MacLeod not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drwal is refusing to be controlled, as MacLeod sits in half guard.
Drwal pushes MacLeod off looking to stand but MacLeod dives back in and keeps control.
Drwal tries to roll over but MacLeod keeps him under control.
MacLeod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drwal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacLeod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drwal keeps working.
Ground and pound from MacLeod.

MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drwal sees it coming and defends easily.
Drwal blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacLeod.
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!
Drwal wants to get back to his feet.
MacLeod is looking to take a break and control but Drwal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLeod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drwal tries to kick MacLeod off but MacLeod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drwal in his tracks.
Drwal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Drwal misses with a wild combination.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drwal momentarily.
Drwal misses with a double jab
and MacLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacLeod here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MacLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drwal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drwal throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Drwal.
Tomasz Drwal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drwal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Drwal.
Drwal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drwal tries to move into range but MacLeod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tomasz Drwal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drwal doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
Drwal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacLeod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drwal misses with a wild combination.
Drwal falls off balance throwing a combination
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Drwal, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Drwal against the cage but Drwal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drwal on the side of the head.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Drwal keeps it at a distance.
MacLeod scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Drwal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Drwal lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends MacLeod sprawling to the canvas. Drwal follows him down, looking for the kill. Can MacLeod hang on?

MacLeod is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Drwal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Drwal is breathing heavily.

MacLeod forces Drwal back against the cage and clinches.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Drwal's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drwal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drwal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Drwal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod thuds his right hand into Drwal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacLeod slips a jab and a cross from Drwal.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drwal defends it nicely.
Drwal misses with a wild combination.
Drwal swinging wildly here.
Drwal dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
Drwal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod shoots in but Drwal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drwal misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Drwal does no damage.
MacLeod scores with a jab.
Drwal tries to clinch up but MacLeod circles away and keeps his distance.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drwal.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drwal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacLeod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drwal. Drwal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drwal is looking to clinch but MacLeod is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by MacLeod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacLeod.

MacLeod throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drwal was covering up waiting for the punch and MacLeod finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drwal is striking from the bottom but MacLeod uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drwal is staying active underneath MacLeod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacLeod landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drwal wants to control but MacLeod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacLeod perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacLeod is keen to just control but Drwal is a slippery customer.
Drwal has hold of MacLeod's hands but MacLeod slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drwal is looking for a sweep. MacLeod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacLeod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drwal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLeod not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drwal trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but MacLeod manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomasz Drwal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

MacLeod lands an overhand right.
Drwal circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacLeod lands with a cross.
MacLeod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Drwal misses with a series of wild punches.
Drwal tries to clinch up but MacLeod circles away and keeps his distance.
Drwal throws a body kick that misses.
Drwal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
A punch lands to the side of Drwal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drwal moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
Drwal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Tomasz Drwal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drwal wants to clinch.
Drwal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
Drwal throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drwal is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Drwal circles away and we're back to standing.
Drwal wants to clinch.
Drwal misses with a combination
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Drwal walks into a jab.
MacLeod scores with a sloppy right hand. Drwal should have avoided that one.
MacLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacLeod works Drwal's body with a nice hook.
Tomasz Drwal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drwal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drwal throws a series of punches but MacLeod avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Drwal blocks it.
MacLeod taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacLeod can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drwal.
MacLeod stalling against the cage.
Drwal prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Drwal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drwal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacLeod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drwal's efforts to push away.
MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drwal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drwal tries to circle away but MacLeod has him pinned against the cage.
Drwal being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal is trying to force a seperation but MacLeod has the dominant position.

MacLeod wants the takedown. Drwal is fighting it off but MacLeod persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drwal's guard against the cage.
Drwal scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Drwal wants to get back to his feet but MacLeod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Drwal keeps moving.
Drwal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacLeod is one step ahead there.
MacLeod engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Drwal keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MacLeod preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Connor MacLeod.
Drwal doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.

MacLeod closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drwal's guard.
MacLeod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Drwal is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacLeod prevents Drwal from getting back to his feet.
Drwal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drwal is looking to stand up but MacLeod isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLeod 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.