PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Russian Roulette as his entrance music. 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.

McCann
vs
Armstrong

180 cm
27
164 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

176 cm
24
163 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCann swivels and escapes.
Armstrong tries to clinch but McCann moves out of range.
McCann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but McCann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buckley Armstrong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Armstrong looks gassed!

McCann clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCann lands a shot to the body.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
McCann taking a breather.
McCann lands an uppercut.
McCann is working Armstrong over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCann.
McCann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
McCann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McCann.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
McCann scores with a hook to the body.
McCann pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from McCann.
McCann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
McCann digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for McCann.
McCann presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for McCann to work.
A hook to the body from McCann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McCann as the two fighters clinch.
McCann stalling against the cage.
A short right from McCann.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but McCann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCann scores with a hook to the body.
McCann lands with a light punch inside.
McCann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
McCann digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Armstrong up against the cage.
McCann is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCann pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
McCann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from McCann.
McCann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCann lands with a short shot to the head.
McCann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Armstrong throws an elbow but misses.
McCann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
McCann pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCann lands a body shot.
McCann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
McCann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCann lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCann stalls.
McCann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCann lands with a light punch inside.
McCann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCann avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Armstrong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Armstrong throws an elbow but misses.
McCann avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
McCann avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
McCann lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by McCann.
A short right from McCann on the inside.
McCann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Armstrong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCann avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCann avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
McCann blocks the elbow strike.
McCann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCann tries to stall but Armstrong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCann dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
McCann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCann dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
McCann is working Armstrong over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong is trying to stall.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
McCann blocks the elbow strike.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from McCann - that landed with a thud.
McCann lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Armstrong throws an elbow but misses.
McCann digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCann lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from McCann.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCann lands a left hand.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armstrong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony McCann 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.

McCann works the jab nicely.

McCann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding McCann's attempts to control the action.
Armstrong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Armstrong is controlling an arm, preventing McCann from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McCann prevents Armstrong from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
McCann wants to take a breather but Armstrong is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCann controlling the position easily from mount.
Armstrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCann controlling the position easily from mount.

McCann wants to finish this one by submission but Armstrong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCann.
McCann content just to control the position here.
McCann forces the positional change into back control.
Armstrong tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Armstrong's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCann's back!

McCann fending off the submission attempt from Armstrong.
McCann breaks Armstrong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McCann trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Armstrong working for a triangle but McCann defends it easily.

McCann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McCann wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
McCann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buckley Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCann leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCann lands a really nice looking cross but Armstrong seems unphased.
McCann cracks Armstrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from McCann.
McCann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
McCann scores with a sloppy right hand. Armstrong should have avoided that one.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tony McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buckley Armstrong.
McCann lands with a nice combination. Armstrong backs away looking to recover.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCann with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCann.

Armstrong is rocked!
Buckley Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann lands a nice looking body shot.
McCann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armstrong has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCann rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from McCann.
McCann lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it misses.
McCann digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for McCann.
McCann trying to control the position but instead, Armstrong has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCann into the cage.
A short body shot lands from McCann as the two fighters clinch.
McCann lands a right hand.
McCann blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
McCann lands an uppercut.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCann lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from McCann.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Armstrong just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCann's brow.
McCann pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Armstrong is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
McCann blocks an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCann is keeping busy.
McCann has Armstrong pressed against the cage.
McCann is looking to control Armstrong's arms but Armstrong gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCann has his back to the cage.
McCann is working Armstrong over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Armstrong just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCann's brow.
Armstrong trying to stall but McCann improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as McCann tries to tie him up.
McCann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it misses.
McCann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony McCann.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but McCann sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buckley Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tony McCann is winning the standup battle so far.
McCann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCann lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Armstrong there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCann!

McCann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from McCann.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCann works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
McCann blocks an elbow strike.
McCann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
McCann has Armstrong pressed against the cage.
Tony McCann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from McCann.
A short body shot lands from McCann as the two fighters clinch.
McCann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCann blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Armstrong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCann lands a right hand.
McCann blocks the elbow strike.
McCann lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong wants to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCann 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Tony McCann!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Tony McCann!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Tony McCann!

Tony McCann wins by unanimous decision!