PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrisoff Lebene (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.

McCall
vs
Lebene

185 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 Rio de Janeiro, Edward McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chrisoff Lebene!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall closes the distance and clinches up with Lebene, looking for a takedown. McCall pushes Lebene against the cage but Lebene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lebene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCall counters with a left and a right that stings Lebene.
McCall shoots in but Lebene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCall tries to clinch up but Lebene circles away and keeps his distance.
McCall shoots in but Lebene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward McCall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebene tries for a takedown but McCall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebene is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCall fails to land the takedown.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lebene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCall's waist but McCall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lebene off to one side.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick and Lebene moves out of range easily.
McCall tries to clinch but Lebene moves away

and Lebene counters with a shoot takedown. McCall fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lebene preventing the sweep.
Lebene slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chrisoff Lebene hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McCall looks for a takedown but Lebene sprawls well.

Lebene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lebene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lebene trying to control the position but McCall is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is trying to control Lebene's posture but Lebene avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebene trying to control the action but McCall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCall's face as Lebene controls the position.
McCall tries to improve position but can't.
McCall is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chrisoff Lebene has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McCall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lebene tries to avoid it but McCall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lebene to the ground. Lebene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCall is breathing heavily.
Lebene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McCall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lebene's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebene 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.
McCall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lebene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebene has McCall pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrisoff Lebene will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lebene counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lebene.
Lebene wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
Lebene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lebene pushes down on McCall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lebene prevents McCall from standing back up.
Lebene is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lebene is keen to just control but McCall is a slippery customer.
Lebene is pressing down on McCall's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCall is holding on for now.
Lebene trying to control from half guard but McCall is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chrisoff Lebene hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Lebene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lebene lands strikes from half guard.
Lebene wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.

McCall pushes Lebene off and gets back to his feet.
Lebene fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a head kick but Lebene moves out of range.
McCall misses with a takedown attempt - Lebene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lebene fails to land the takedown.
McCall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Lebene with that takedown attempt.
Edward McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrisoff Lebene.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebene fails with a takedown attempt.
McCall shoots in for a double leg but Lebene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lebene is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCall tries to clinch there but Lebene circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebene blocks a head kick by McCall.
McCall tries to clinch there but Lebene circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lebene. No joy for McCall on that attempt.

Lebene dives in and scores a takedown into McCall's guard.
Lebene controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrisoff Lebene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lebene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCall wants to get back to his feet but Lebene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lebene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Lebene from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lebene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Lebene from controlling successfully.
Lebene engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chrisoff Lebene hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebene looks for a takedown but McCall sprawls well.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
Edward McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
McCall throws a combination that misses
and Lebene counters with a three punch combo that has McCall backing up. McCall nods at Lebene to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lebene's waist but Lebene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCall off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCall throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCall avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for McCall with that takedown attempt.
McCall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward McCall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lebene shoots in and gets a takedown into McCall's guard.
Lebene passes McCall's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is trying to stand up here but Lebene is controlling him well.
Chrisoff Lebene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lebene not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chrisoff Lebene was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McCall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lebene counters with a series of strikes. McCall will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws out a leg kick but Lebene moves out of range and McCall only half commits.
Lebene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCall swivels and escapes.
No luck for Lebene with that takedown attempt.
McCall shoots for a takedown but Lebene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lebene shoots in and drives through. McCall sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrisoff Lebene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrisoff Lebene!