PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barnabus McKraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Fitzlarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McKraken
vs
Fitzlarry

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barnabus McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Fitzlarry!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzlarry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzlarry staying out of range there.
Fitzlarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKraken.
McKraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzlarry ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
A big left from McKraken misses.
Fitzlarry doesn't manage to clinch there - McKraken circles away.
Fitzlarry drops his hands momentarily and McKraken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Gerald Fitzlarry has been cut.
Fitzlarry avoids the body shot from McKraken.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch up.
Oooh a lovely combination from McKraken sends Fitzlarry down but not out. McKraken dives into side control looking to finish.

Fitzlarry is rocked!

McKraken tries for a kimura but Fitzlarry is defending well.
Fitzlarry is still in real trouble! Can McKraken finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzlarry misses with a strike from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

McKraken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzlarry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fitzlarry looks to move to half guard but instead McKraken has passed into mount! Damn!
McKraken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

McKraken is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitzlarry frees his head quite easily.
Fitzlarry seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzlarry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fitzlarry trying to control here.
McKraken controlling the action here.
Fitzlarry trying to hold on to McKraken's head to control him but McKraken postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken is looking to take a break and control but Fitzlarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzlarry tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
McKraken has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

McKraken jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fitzlarry is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fitzlarry and McKraken has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fitzlarry manages to get back to half guard.
McKraken tries to pass to full mount but Fitzlarry defends it.
Fitzlarry is staying active underneath McKraken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fitzlarry is trying to get back to full guard.
McKraken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzlarry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McKraken is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fitzlarry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fitzlarry regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fitzlarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKraken postures up.

Fitzlarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKraken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzlarry keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
Fitzlarry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fitzlarry keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
McKraken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fitzlarry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitzlarry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKraken trying to control but Fitzlarry is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McKraken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McKraken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fitzlarry tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzlarry tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from McKraken misses.
No joy there for McKraken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch there but McKraken circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus McKraken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Fitzlarry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McKraken misses with a jab, cross combination.

Fitzlarry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzlarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzlarry works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Fitzlarry is working for a kimura but McKraken is defending it quite comfortably.
McKraken tries to get to full guard but Fitzlarry has control of the leg.
McKraken is not content to let Fitzlarry control the position.
McKraken trying to control but Fitzlarry postures up.
Ground and pound from Fitzlarry.
McKraken is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzlarry is thwarting McKraken's attempts to control the position.

Fitzlarry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKraken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzlarry.

McKraken actively working from the bottom here.
McKraken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKraken.
Fitzlarry trying to control but McKraken is working from the bottom.

McKraken is looking for a triangle but Fitzlarry pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzlarry trying to control but McKraken is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzlarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fitzlarry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McKraken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitzlarry trying to control but McKraken is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzlarry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fitzlarry ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnabus McKraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKraken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKraken swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzlarry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzlarry manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from McKraken.
Fitzlarry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A cross from McKraken lands.
Fitzlarry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKraken misses the shot to the body.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch up.
Fitzlarry moves out of range as McKraken strikes.
McKraken misses with an uppercut. Fitzlarry saw that one coming.
McKraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzlarry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzlarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKraken.
Fitzlarry tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barnabus McKraken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerald Fitzlarry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McKraken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKraken scores with a punch to the head.
McKraken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzlarry.
Fitzlarry is looking to clinch but McKraken is avoiding it.
A punch combination from McKraken misses.
McKraken throws a series of punches but Fitzlarry moves out of range.
McKraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzlarry moves away.
McKraken takes a swing at Fitzlarry's ribcage but misses.
A combination from McKraken does no damage.
Fitzlarry shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzlarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKraken.
McKraken misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzlarry fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKraken throws a body punch but Fitzlarry moves out of range.
Barnabus McKraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKraken throws a push kick but Fitzlarry slaps the foot to one side.
McKraken misses with the combination.
Fitzlarry closes the distance and clinches up with McKraken, looking for a takedown. Fitzlarry pushes McKraken against the cage but McKraken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McKraken throws a body punch but Fitzlarry moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from McKraken does no damage.
McKraken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzlarry throws a hook but McKraken blocks it.
McKraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McKraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzlarry manages to avoid it.
Fitzlarry wants to clinch up but McKraken keeps it at a distance.
Fitzlarry throws a lazy right hand but McKraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKraken misses with a hook. Fitzlarry ducked under it nicely.
Fitzlarry shoots for a takedown but McKraken saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnabus McKraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Fitzlarry.
McKraken misses the jab.
McKraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fitzlarry.
McKraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzlarry moves out of range as McKraken strikes.
McKraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzlarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McKraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzlarry.
McKraken misses with a double jab.
McKraken takes a swing at Fitzlarry's ribcage but misses.
McKraken misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch up but McKraken circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzlarry manages to avoid it.
Fitzlarry fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzlarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzlarry manages to avoid it.
Fitzlarry tries to clinch up but McKraken circles away and keeps his distance.
McKraken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKraken swings for the body but Fitzlarry moves out of range.
McKraken is looking to wear down Fitzlarry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzlarry tries to clinch up.
Fitzlarry staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from McKraken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus McKraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKraken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Barnabus McKraken!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Barnabus McKraken!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Barnabus McKraken!

Barnabus McKraken wins by unanimous decision!