PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb comes to the cage accompanied by Move On Up. McCall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Timebmb
vs
McCall

170 cm
25
191 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Conquer

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall tries to clinch but Timebmb moves away

and Timebmb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timebmb passes McCall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Timebmb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCall defends it well.

Timebmb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCall is staying active underneath Timebmb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McCall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Timebmb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timebmb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Timebmb trying to pass the guard but McCall defending well.
McCall is looking for a sweep. Timebmb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timebmb wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.

Timebmb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Timebmb thows a huge punch but McCall dodges it nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Timebmb is looking for a kimura here.

Timebmb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCall defends it well.
Timebmb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCall!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timebmb lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Timebmb landing shots from mount.
Timebmb lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Timebmb 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.
Timebmb lands a big shot there that rocks McCall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Timebmb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCall is looking to escape.

Timebmb looking for a guillotine from mount but McCall is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timebmb lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McCall hang on?

Timebmb is working for a guillotine from mount but McCall frees his head quite easily.
McCall tries to hold on but Timebmb pushes him away.
McCall is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns McCall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Timebmb jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCall and Timebmb has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall is trying to improve his position.
Timebmb trying to control the position but McCall is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCall tries to clinch up.
Timebmb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCall tries to clinch but Timebmb moves away

and Timebmb counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCall won't be happy with that.

Timebmb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCall is looking to reverse the position.

Timebmb tries for a kimura but McCall is defending well.
Timebmb advances to mount.
McCall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall is bucking up trying to escape but Timebmb cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCall is squirming around, avoiding Timebmb's attempts to control the action.
Timebmb dominating with strikes here.
Timebmb trying to control but McCall is having none of it.
Timebmb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCall looks a forlorn figure.
McCall avoids a series of strikes thrown by Timebmb.
Timebmb trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timebmb lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Timebmb with shots to the head and body - McCall looks very uncomfortable down there.

Timebmb looking to secure an arm triangle but McCall defends it well.
Timebmb throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCall working to try and regain half guard.
Timebmb thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Timebmb goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McCall turns into him and now he's in Timebmb's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall preventing the sweep.
Timebmb trying to control the position here.
Timebmb keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
Timebmb trying to keep a closed guard but McCall is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timebmb is keeping the position for now.
Jukebox Timebmb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gareth McCall hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McCall takes a swing at Timebmb's ribcage but misses.
McCall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall throws a sloppy head kick
and Timebmb counters with a three punch combo that has McCall backing up. McCall nods at Timebmb to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukebox Timebmb dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McCall swings for the body but Timebmb moves out of range.

McCall moves into the clinch.

Timebmb has picked McCall up - he's going for a ride! Timebmb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McCall wants to get back to full guard.
Timebmb is looking to advance position but McCall won't allow it.

Timebmb is working for a kimura but McCall is defending it quite comfortably.
Timebmb 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.
Timebmb tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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. Timebmb connects with a nice short shot to McCall's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Timebmb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Timebmb.
Timebmb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though.

Timebmb is working for a kimura but McCall is defending it quite comfortably.
Timebmb wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall tries to roll over but Timebmb keeps him under control.
Timebmb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Timebmb tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

McCall is defending against the submission attempts here by Timebmb.
McCall wants to improve his position but Timebmb is controlling well.
Timebmb wants to control but McCall is keeping him busy.
Jukebox Timebmb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb slows the pace down in half guard.
McCall is looking to improve his position.
Timebmb is taking a breather. McCall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Timebmb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jukebox Timebmb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timebmb moves away.
Timebmb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCall.
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Timebmb counters with a nice body shot.
Jukebox Timebmb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCall gets a clinch.
McCall misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCall misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb blocks the elbow strike.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Timebmb blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jukebox Timebmb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timebmb, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukebox Timebmb!
Jukebox Timebmb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.