PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Mygueel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filladale Gilliper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mygueel comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train-Ozzy. Marcello Mygueel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mygueel
vs
Gilliper

182 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcello Mygueel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Filladale Gilliper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilliper throws out a loose jab but Mygueel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilliper loads up on a big right hand but Mygueel slips the punch.
Mygueel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gilliper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Mygueel misses the target.
A punch combination from Mygueel misses.
Gilliper throws the left hand but Mygueel avoids the punch easily.
Gilliper misses with a looping left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mygueel taking a breather.
Mygueel is breathing heavily.
Gilliper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gilliper digs a right hand underneath Mygueel's ribcage. Mygueel let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilliper lands a right hand.
Gilliper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gilliper digs a right hand underneath Mygueel's ribcage. Mygueel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gilliper lands a shot to the body.
Gilliper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilliper lands a hook that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Gilliper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilliper.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gilliper.
Gilliper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilliper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mygueel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gilliper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mygueel slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilliper lands a hook that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Gilliper lands with a left to the head.
Mygueel takes a shot to the head.
Gilliper 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.
Gilliper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
A hook to the body from Gilliper.
Gilliper swings wildly with an uppercut but Mygueel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilliper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Gilliper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gilliper has eaten all the pies!
A right hand to the body from Gilliper.
Mygueel tries to break free but Gilliper pushes him back against the cage.
Gilliper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilliper pushes Mygueel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mygueel is trying to pull guard but Gilliper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilliper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gilliper lands with a light punch inside.
Mygueel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gilliper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Gilliper.
Gilliper stalling.
Mygueel wants to stall.
Gilliper gets through Mygueel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilliper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gilliper lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gilliper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gilliper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mygueel.
Mygueel is trying to maintain a safe position but Gilliper gets an underhook and turns Mygueel into the cage.
Gilliper is working Mygueel over against the cage.
A short right from Mygueel on the inside.
Gilliper lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gilliper.
Gilliper lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilliper.
Gilliper digs a right hand into Mygueel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mygueel's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mygueel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gilliper smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Mygueel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilliper connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filladale Gilliper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gilliper has managed to clinch.
Mygueel blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gilliper.
Gilliper is working Mygueel over against the cage.
Gilliper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilliper lands an uppercut.
Gilliper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gilliper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mygueel jumps guard but Gilliper stands there with Mygueel around his waist. Mygueel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mygueel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Gilliper on the inside.
Filladale Gilliper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilliper.
Mygueel looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilliper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gilliper lands a hook that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Gilliper lands an uppercut.
A short left from Gilliper.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gilliper as Mygueel tries to tie him up.
Gilliper scores with a shoulder strike.
Mygueel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Gilliper scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilliper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilliper managing to block the knees to the body from Mygueel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilliper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gilliper stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilliper gets through Mygueel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilliper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilliper stops a takedown attempt from Mygueel.
Gilliper lands a right hand.
Gilliper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Mygueel tries to pull guard but Gilliper holds him up against the cage and eventually Mygueel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Mygueel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mygueel is trying to break the clinch but Gilliper has him pressed against the cage.
Gilliper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilliper.
Mygueel wants to break free but Gilliper has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gilliper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel jumps guard but Gilliper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilliper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gilliper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Gilliper pushes Mygueel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilliper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gilliper scores with a shoulder strike.
Gilliper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Gilliper scores with a shot to the side of Mygueel's head.
Gilliper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mygueel.
Gilliper scores with a shoulder strike.
Gilliper works on Mygueel's body with a couple of short punches.
Mygueel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gilliper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilliper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilliper lands a body shot.
Gilliper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilliper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mygueels head.
Gilliper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gilliper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mygueel or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilliper.
Gilliper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilliper.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gilliper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gilliper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gilliper.
Gilliper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filladale Gilliper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mygueel looking for a takedown.
Gilliper lands a nice uppercut.
Mygueel digs a right hand underneath Gilliper's ribcage. Gilliper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gilliper lands a right hand.
Gilliper cracks Mygueel with a nice body shot.
Gilliper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gilliper.
Gilliper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Gilliper as the two fighters clinch.
Gilliper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Gilliper.
Mygueel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mygueel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gilliper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilliper lands with a light punch inside.
Gilliper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilliper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilliper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mygueel taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Gilliper.
Gilliper lands a hook that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilliper.
Gilliper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilliper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Mygueel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gilliper smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Mygueel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilliper misses with a hook.

Gilliper clinches up with Mygueel and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilliper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mygueel.
Good body shot from Gilliper.
Gilliper lands a shoulder strike.
Gilliper scores with a shoulder strike.
Gilliper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Mygueel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Mygueel pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gilliper wants to stand but Mygueel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mygueel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Filladale Gilliper was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilliper lands a shoulder strike.
Gilliper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
A short uppercut from Gilliper.
Gilliper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilliper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gilliper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Gilliper lands a shoulder strike.
Gilliper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilliper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mygueel backwards.
Marcello Mygueel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilliper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mygueel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filladale Gilliper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gilliper 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filladale Gilliper!