PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Macari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qfc Champ Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Macari
vs
Champ Iii

160 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Macari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Qfc Champ Iii!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macari has his takedown stuffed
and Champ Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champ Iii lands a jab to the head.
Champ Iii lands a slapping body shot.

Macari closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Champ Iii.
Macari is working for takedown but Champ Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Champ Iii as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands a shot to the body.
Macari is breathing heavily.
Champ Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Champ Iii lands a body punch.
Champ Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champ Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ Iii wants to break free but Macari has control.
Champ Iii digs a right hand underneath Macari's ribcage. Macari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Macari letting Champ Iii take a breather here.
Champ Iii lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Champ Iii.
A short left from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Champ Iii as Macari tries to tie him up.
Champ Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Macari has double underhooks.
Champ Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Macari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii digs a right hand into Macari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macari's gas tank.
Champ Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macari backwards.
Good body shot from Champ Iii.
Good body shot from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Champ Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Champ Iii.

It looks like Thiago Macari has been cut.
Champ Iii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Macari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Champ Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Champ Iii.
A hook to the body from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macari.
Champ Iii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Champ Iii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Champ Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Champ Iii lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ Iii slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Champ Iii.
Champ Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Champ Iii lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champ Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Champ Iii lands a left hand.
Macari is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Champ Iii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Champ Iii has Macari pressed against the ropes.
The referee calls for Champ Iii to work.
Champ Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Champ Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qfc Champ Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Macari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Macari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Macari needs to keep his hands up - Champ Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Champ Iii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Macari drops his hands momentarily and Champ Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Champ Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Champ Iii is trying to break the clinch but Macari has him pressed against the ropes.
Champ Iii lands a body punch.
Champ Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champ Iii scores with a shoulder strike.

Champ Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Champ Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Champ Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Champ Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Champ Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Champ Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Champ Iii.

Champ Iii breaks from the clinch.
Champ Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Champ Iii lands.
Champ Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macari's hands.
Champ Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macari at a distance.
Champ Iii lands a lovely overhand right.

Macari is rocked!
Qfc Champ Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Champ Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Macari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Champ Iii.
Champ Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Champ Iii! Macari is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Champ Iii!
Our winner, Qfc Champ Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.