PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mcdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIlan Banjanac (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.

Mcdale
vs
Banjanac

199 cm
25
267 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Mcdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIlan Banjanac!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banjanac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcdale pinned against the cage. Mcdale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banjanac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdale but Mcdale pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Mcdale gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjanac keeps working.
Banjanac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcdale 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.
Mcdale wants to pass to mount but Banjanac is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjanac controlling the position well.
Banjanac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcdale.
Banjanac is looking to improve his position.
Banjanac is concentrating on defense, preventing Mcdale from advancing position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Banjanac enables Mcdale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banjanac manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banjanac is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banjanac.
Mcdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banjanac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banjanac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Mcdale lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banjanac!
Banjanac should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Banjanac takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Mcdale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdale trying to control but Banjanac is having none of it.
Banjanac tries to reverse the position but Mcdale maintains control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Banjanac has eaten all the pies!

Mcdale looking to secure an arm triangle but Banjanac defends it well.
Banjanac is squirming around, avoiding Mcdale's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdale prevents Banjanac from getting the reversal.
Mcdale looking to ground and pound but Banjanac is blocking nicely.
Banjanac working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcdale avoids the attempt from Banjanac to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banjanac can do anything to dispel that myth.

Mcdale is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Banjanac has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Banjanac!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdale wants to hit a switch here but Banjanac passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcdale there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Mcdale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Banjanac shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcdale's guard.
Banjanac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banjanac landing with the ground and pound.

Banjanac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcdale working a defensive guard here.
Banjanac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdale's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mcdale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banjanac defends well.
Banjanac lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjanac is working Mcdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banjanac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banjanac is working Mcdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banjanac stands up over Mcdale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcdale looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdale, not yet.
Mcdale is looking to stand up but Banjanac isn't so interested in that idea.
Banjanac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
George Mcdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banjanac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banjanac landing some decent shots from guard.
Banjanac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banjanac lands a couple of digs.
Banjanac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banjanac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banjanac is working Mcdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banjanac with a nice head shot there.
Banjanac lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjanac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcdale's head.
Mcdale is looking to stand up but Banjanac isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banjanac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banjanac distracts Mcdale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banjanac won't allow Mcdale to sweep him here.
Mcdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banjanac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Banjanac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Banjanac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banjanac has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdale's legs - danger averted.
Banjanac postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdale's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjanac cracks Mcdale with a solid left hand.
Banjanac chips away with some ground and pound.
Banjanac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banjanac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcdale's head.
Banjanac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdale's head.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banjanac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banjanac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcdale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banjanac defends it easily.
Banjanac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MIlan Banjanac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Banjanac scores with a takedown into Mcdale's guard.
Mcdale throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mcdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banjanac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banjanac throws a big elbow that misses.
Banjanac lands a couple of elbows.
Banjanac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banjanac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banjanac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banjanac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjanac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banjanac postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdale's brow.
Banjanac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banjanac lands a couple of elbows.
Banjanac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banjanac postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdale's brow.
Mcdale has momentary wrist control but Banjanac slips an elbow through the middle.

Mcdale working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banjanac has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcdale tries to roll over but Banjanac keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdale trying to control from the bottom.
Mcdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banjanac scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banjanac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banjanac is nestled in close to Mcdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banjanac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcdale wants to get back to his feet.
Banjanac scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banjanac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banjanac scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdale is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banjanac connects with a nice short shot to Mcdale's temple.
Banjanac working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Banjanac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banjanac working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Banjanac working over Mcdale with some ground and pound. Mcdale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banjanac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcdale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcdale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banjanac is working away from the top position though.
Banjanac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjanac slips a nice elbow through Mcdale's hands, connecting with Mcdale's forehead.
Mcdale trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banjanac connects with a nice short shot to Mcdale's temple.
Mcdale flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mcdale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banjanac working over Mcdale with some ground and pound. Mcdale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banjanac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcdale trying to hold on to Banjanac's head to control him but Banjanac postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
MIlan Banjanac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banjanac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIlan Banjanac!