PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relic Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outshined. Mcgrady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fatu
vs
Mcgrady

200 cm
22
225 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

195 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relic Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Popeye Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgrady walks into a straight right hand from Fatu.
Fatu stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgrady. Mcgrady gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgrady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fatu avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgrady throws a shot to the body.
Mcgrady connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgrady swings for the body but Fatu moves out of range.

Fatu has Mcgrady up against the cage in a clinch.

Mcgrady manages to break the clinch.
Mcgrady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fatu is fending him off so far but Mcgrady persists. Nope, Fatu circles away and we're back to standing.
Relic Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady.
Mcgrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcgrady throws a hook to the side of Fatu's head but Fatu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgrady throws a hook to the side of Fatu's head but Fatu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fatu throws a combination. Mcgrady tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady thows a body shot but no joy.
Fatu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Fatu shows good takedown defense.
Mcgrady swings for the body but Fatu moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mcgrady misses.
Fatu fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgrady scores with a hook to the body. Fatu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgrady throws a body punch but Fatu moves out of range.
Mcgrady takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fatu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fatu ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrady.

Fatu has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrady in a clinch.
Fatu is trying to break the clinch but Mcgrady is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatu misses with a few strikes there.
Fatu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mcgrady shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fatu is looking to clinch but Mcgrady is avoiding it.

Mcgrady decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgrady wants to take a breather but Fatu is having none of it.
Fatu pushes Mcgrady off looking to stand but Mcgrady dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcgrady is trying to work for a kimura but Fatu is defending well.
Fatu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgrady on the ground.
Mcgrady prevents Fatu from standing back up.
Fatu trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcgrady trying to mount his opponent but Fatu defends it.
Mcgrady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mcgrady sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fatu regains half guard.
Mcgrady stalling away here and it's allowed Fatu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mcgrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Mcgrady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mcgrady drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgrady manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatu wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mcgrady uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mcgrady wants to sweep but no luck.
Fatu wants to get up but he can't break Mcgrady's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Relic Fatu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mcgrady ducks under a wild hook from Fatu.
Fatu ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot.
Mcgrady misses with a straight right.
Fatu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgrady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fatu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgrady misses with a hook. Fatu ducked under it nicely.
Fatu avoids the body shot from Mcgrady.
Fatu throws a right hand that Mcgrady ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgrady also avoids with ease.
Fatu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgrady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcgrady is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fatu rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Mcgrady or perhaps it was just good defense by Fatu which made him look bad.
Fatu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgrady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fatu circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady misses with a looping left.
Mcgrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgrady blocks a head kick by Fatu.
Relic Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcgrady takes one to the side of the head.
Fatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgrady throws a combination that misses
and Fatu counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgrady backing up. Mcgrady nods at Fatu to acknowledge the strikes.
Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgrady misses with a body punch

and Fatu counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mcgrady has his foot on Fatu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatu works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgrady looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgrady, not yet.

Fatu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcgrady, up you get!
Fatu moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fatu moves away.
Fatu throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgrady moves out of range easily.
Fatu throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgrady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fatu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgrady.

Fatu clinches.
Fatu stalls.
Fatu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fatu working hard to break the clinch.
Fatu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcgrady lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgrady looking for a takedown.
Relic Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady.

Mcgrady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgrady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady lands a slapping body shot.
Fatu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgrady throws out the jab.
Mcgrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Fatu.
Fatu misses with a combination
and Mcgrady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgrady throws a shot from downtown. Fatu moves away and avoids it.
Fatu connects with a single shot there.
Fatu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgrady throws a jab but it's blocked by Fatu.
Mcgrady swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fatu counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcgrady thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mcgrady throws an overhand right that lands on Fatu's shoulder, as Fatu tries to avoid the shot.
Fatu slips a jab and a cross from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fatu scores with a one two! Mcgrady had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgrady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Fatu.
Fatu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Mcgrady misses
and Mcgrady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatu misses with a combination
and Mcgrady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Fatu is just out of range.
Mcgrady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Relic Fatu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mcgrady avoids the head kick by Fatu.
Mcgrady throws a hook but Fatu blocks it.
Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgrady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgrady tries for a takedown but Fatu circles away easily
enabling Fatu to counter with a crisp jab.
Relic Fatu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand.
Fatu misses with a wild combination.
Fatu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fatu lands a nice hook to Mcgrady's body. Mcgrady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Fatu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgrady with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgrady misses the target.
Mcgrady connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fatu momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fatu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgrady to the mat! Mcgrady manages to get full guard.
Mcgrady tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Fatu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgrady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fatu has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgrady's legs - danger averted.

Fatu gets to his feet - Mcgrady follows without any prompting.
Mcgrady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgrady lands an overhand right.
Mcgrady tries a low kick but Fatu avoids it.
Mcgrady dodges the punch combination from Fatu.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Relic Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady.
Fatu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mcgrady misses with a jab to the body
letting Fatu counter with a right hand.
Mcgrady misses with a hook.
Popeye Mcgrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Fatu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgrady, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatu is trying to force a seperation but Mcgrady has the dominant position.

Mcgrady manages to break the clinch.
Mcgrady shoots and misses
and Fatu counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgrady.
Mcgrady just misses with a punch to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcgrady.
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!
Fatu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mcgrady passes to full mount!
Fatu is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrady moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fatu has worked his arm free - good work by Fatu!
Fatu tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mcgrady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fatu gets back to half guard.
Relic Fatu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Relic Fatu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcgrady prevents Fatu from standing back up.
Mcgrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fatu's head.

Mcgrady stands up from half guard.
Mcgrady walks into a stiff left hand from Fatu.
A shot to de liver by Mcgrady. Beautiful body shot.
Mcgrady looks to land a right hand but Fatu moved out of range.
Mcgrady throws a solid leg kick but Fatu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcgrady.
Nice defenses there by Fatu.
Mcgrady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Fatu has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrady in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Relic Fatu.
Well Fatu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Relic Fatu!