|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mackaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
|
|
|
185 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
|
201 cm
25
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
| |
|
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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perrin GoldenEyes! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! GoldenEyes is looking to clinch. Mackaye throws a right and a left that GoldenEyes avoids nicely. Mackaye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but GoldenEyes swivels and escapes. Mackaye closes this distance looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes circles away. GoldenEyes with the counter takedown but Mackaye avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackaye is defended easily by GoldenEyes. And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Mackaye pushes his down on his head and steps out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mackaye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mackaye throws a right and a left that GoldenEyes avoids nicely. Mackaye tries for a takedown but GoldenEyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. GoldenEyes tries to counter with a clinch but Mackaye shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mackaye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. GoldenEyes defends it nicely. GoldenEyes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. GoldenEyes instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mackaye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
GoldenEyes misses with an elbow strike.
GoldenEyes jumps into guard, dragging Mackaye to the mat.
GoldenEyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mackaye might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mackaye throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mackaye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. GoldenEyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackaye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mackaye lands a couple of digs. GoldenEyes wants to stand up but Mackaye is controlling him. GoldenEyes keeping full guard, as Mackaye tries to pass. Mackaye throws an elbow that misses. GoldenEyes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mackaye's guard. Nice move by GoldenEyes! GoldenEyes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mackaye's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mackaye keeping moving, preventing GoldenEyes from controlling successfully. Mackaye 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. GoldenEyes wanted to stand there but Mackaye had control of the position. Mackaye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Mackaye has a closed guard, preventing GoldenEyes from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mackaye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. GoldenEyes tries to avoid it but Mackaye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag GoldenEyes to the ground. GoldenEyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mackaye closes the distance and clinches. GoldenEyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mackaye displaying some good clinch control by pressing GoldenEyes up against the cage. Mackaye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
GoldenEyes is trying to break the clinch but Mackaye has him pressed against the cage. Mackaye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mackaye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
GoldenEyes wants to clinch up but Mackaye keeps it at a distance. Mackaye lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Perrin GoldenEyes has been cut. GoldenEyes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mackaye moves into the clinch. GoldenEyes leaning against his opponent.
Mackaye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GoldenEyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mackaye circles away quickly and effectively. GoldenEyes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mackaye swats him away and circles back towards the center. No luck for Mackaye with that takedown attempt. GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mackaye shoots for a takedown but GoldenEyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. GoldenEyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mackaye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mackaye has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics GoldenEyes uses from the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. GoldenEyes trying to control but Mackaye is working from the bottom. GoldenEyes stopping the sweep attempt from Mackaye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mackaye dominated that round. The cut man is working on Perrin GoldenEyes's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mackaye shoots for a takedown but GoldenEyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. GoldenEyes tries to counter by closing the distance. Mackaye shoots for a takedown but GoldenEyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Ian Mackaye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. GoldenEyes clinches. GoldenEyes lands with a light punch inside. Mackaye drops to a knee looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mackaye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mackaye pulls guard successfully.
GoldenEyes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. GoldenEyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackaye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. GoldenEyes is stalling in the full guard. Mackaye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. GoldenEyes won't allow Mackaye to get back to his feet. GoldenEyes trying to control but Mackaye is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mackaye fails miserably with a takedown attempt. GoldenEyes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mackaye fails to land the takedown. Mackaye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? GoldenEyes is fending him off so far but Mackaye persists. Nope, GoldenEyes circles away and we're back to standing. GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown. GoldenEyes leaves Mackaye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Mackaye pushes his down on his head and steps out. GoldenEyes getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mackaye gets a double leg takedown into GoldenEyes's guard. GoldenEyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mackaye is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mackaye throws an elbow that misses. GoldenEyes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mackaye's guard. Nice move by GoldenEyes! GoldenEyes won't allow Mackaye to get back to his feet. GoldenEyes wants to get up but he can't break Mackaye's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Mackaye controlling GoldenEyes's posture. Mackaye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mackaye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts GoldenEyes as he jumps to the side. GoldenEyes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mackaye shoots in looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mackaye's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Mackaye pushes his down on his head and steps out. GoldenEyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mackaye. And GoldenEyes tries to counter it with a takedown but Mackaye pushes his down on his head and steps out. GoldenEyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GoldenEyes wants it to stay on the feet. GoldenEyes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Perrin GoldenEyes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mackaye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but GoldenEyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Despite the aggression on GoldenEyes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Mackaye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GoldenEyes circles away quickly and effectively. Mackaye shoots for a takedown but GoldenEyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. GoldenEyes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mackaye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
GoldenEyes pushes Mackaye up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin GoldenEyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Perrin GoldenEyes's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mackaye shoots in looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mackaye's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. GoldenEyes feints the counter takedown. GoldenEyes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. GoldenEyes wants to stand and escape but Mackaye is having none of it. Mackaye content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mackaye trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but GoldenEyes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! GoldenEyes wanted to stand there but Mackaye had control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mackaye controls GoldenEyes momentarily but GoldenEyes frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mackaye is pulling down on GoldenEyes's head. It's preventing any offense from GoldenEyes, at least for the moment. GoldenEyes scores with a decent looking elbow strike. GoldenEyes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. GoldenEyes is looking to stand up but Mackaye won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Mackaye ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mackaye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as GoldenEyes sprawls well. GoldenEyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackaye gets slowly back to his feet. GoldenEyes tries to counter with a clinch but Mackaye shakes him off and moves away. Mackaye misses with a wild combination.
Mackaye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GoldenEyes circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mackaye misses with a series of wild punches.
GoldenEyes is looking to clinch. GoldenEyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackaye. Mackaye gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Mackaye. That's going to take a lot out of him. GoldenEyes rushes Mackaye and presses him up against the cage. Mackaye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mackaye lands with a nice combination. GoldenEyes backs away looking to recover. Mackaye tries to score a power double leg takedown but GoldenEyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mackaye somewhat. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mackaye keeps the fight on the outside. GoldenEyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackaye circles away.
Mackaye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but GoldenEyes avoids it really well and circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackaye is defended easily by GoldenEyes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! GoldenEyes connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Ian Mackaye showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mackaye has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Mackaye!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|