PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ainars Gailis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gailis
vs
McKenzie

188 cm
22
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

176 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ainars Gailis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bret McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses.
McKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Gailis moves out of range easily.

McKenzie closes the distance and pushes Gailis back into the cage.
McKenzie works on Gailis's body with a couple of short punches.
McKenzie has Gailis pressed against the cage, preventing Gailis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gailis wants to get back to striking at distance but McKenzie won't allow it.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Gailis controls his hands.
McKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Gailis.
McKenzie digs a right hand underneath Gailis's ribcage. Gailis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gailis.
Gailis throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gailis or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from McKenzie as the two fighters clinch.
Gailis is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for McKenzie.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from McKenzie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.
McKenzie pushes Gailis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKenzie lands with a right to the head.
McKenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gailis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from McKenzie - that landed with a thud.
McKenzie pushes Gailis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie lands a body shot.
McKenzie is leaning against Gailis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
McKenzie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gailis takes a shot to the head.
McKenzie is working Gailis over against the cage.
McKenzie scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
A short right from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gailis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a shoulder strike.
McKenzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gailis.
McKenzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gailis.
A short right from McKenzie.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
A short body shot lands from McKenzie as the two fighters clinch.
McKenzie lands a nice uppercut.
McKenzie is leaning against Gailis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie is leaning against Gailis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gailis.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
Gailis wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie keeps control of Gailis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gailis takes a shot to the head.
McKenzie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gailis.
McKenzie pushes Gailis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from McKenzie.
McKenzie is working Gailis over against the cage.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
Gailis tries to break the clinch but McKenzie is controlling the position.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gailiss head.
Gailis tries to break free but McKenzie pushes him back against the cage.
McKenzie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from McKenzie - that landed with a thud.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Gailis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie digs a right hand into Gailis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gailis's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from McKenzie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gailis.
Gailis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Gailis.
Gailis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
A short right from McKenzie on the inside.
McKenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gailis is trying to force a seperation but McKenzie has the dominant position.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, McKenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKenzie scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gailis is trying to break the clinch but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
Gailis tries to break free but McKenzie pushes him back against the cage.
Gailis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie lands a right hand.
McKenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gailis's efforts to push away.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from McKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret McKenzie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McKenzie moves into the clinch.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gailis tries to break the clinch but McKenzie is controlling the position.
A short right from McKenzie on the inside.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McKenzie - that landed with a thud.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Gailis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gailis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McKenzie as the two fighters clinch.
Gailis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gailis's efforts to push away.
McKenzie keeps control of Gailis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gailis is trying to push McKenzie away but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Gailis blocks it.
McKenzie lands a body shot.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands with a light punch inside.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gailis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie is leaning against Gailis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gailis wants to break free but McKenzie has control.
Gailis takes a shot to the head.

Gailis is rocked!
A short right from McKenzie on the inside.
Oh Gailis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenzie pushes Gailis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McKenzie.
Gailis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gailis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Gailis.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKenzie lands a nice uppercut.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gailiss head.
Gailis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKenzie keeps control of Gailis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shot to the body.
Bret McKenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Gailis.
Gailis seems to have got his legs back now.
McKenzie lands a body shot.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKenzie gets through Gailis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, McKenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
Gailis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie is working Gailis over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKenzie.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKenzie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice uppercut.
Gailis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
Gailis takes a shot to the head.
McKenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from McKenzie.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
Gailis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie presses Gailis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKenzie presses Gailis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
McKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gailis or not.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a right hand.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gailis can't break the clinch.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie is working Gailis over against the cage.
McKenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a hook to the body.
McKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gailis or not.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie digs a right hand underneath Gailis's ribcage. Gailis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKenzie presses Gailis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie scores with a hook to the body.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from McKenzie as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Gailis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
McKenzie lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from McKenzie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKenzie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gailis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
Nice body punch from McKenzie - that landed with a thud.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret McKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McKenzie moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from McKenzie as the two fighters clinch.
Gailis is trying to break free.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Gailis avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
Gailis is trying to force a seperation but McKenzie has the dominant position.
McKenzie lands a body shot.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie pushes Gailis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, McKenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McKenzie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie is leaning against Gailis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gailiss head.
McKenzie lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie pushes Gailis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for McKenzie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenzie works on Gailis's body with a couple of short punches.
Gailis trying to stall but McKenzie improves his position.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gailiss head.
A short right from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from McKenzie.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gailis or not.
McKenzie lands with a light punch inside.
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie works on Gailis's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKenzie presses Gailis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gailis is trying to push McKenzie away but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKenzie lands a shoulder strike.
McKenzie is leaning against Gailis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Gailis's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie is leaning against Gailis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKenzie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from McKenzie on the inside.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
McKenzie digs a right hand into Gailis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gailis's gas tank.
McKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gailis or not.
Gailis takes a shot to the head.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
McKenzie cracks Gailis with a nice body shot.
McKenzie pushes Gailis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gailis takes a shot to the head.
McKenzie lands a nice uppercut.
McKenzie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gailis wants to break free but McKenzie has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McKenzie - that landed with a thud.
McKenzie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Gailis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
McKenzie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenzie misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McKenzie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gailis.
Gailis wants to break free but McKenzie has control.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
Gailis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gailis backwards.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Gailis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gailis blocking some punches.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
McKenzie lands a body shot.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gailis can't break the clinch.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gailis wants to get back to striking at distance but McKenzie won't allow it.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Gailis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gailis is trying to force a seperation but McKenzie has the dominant position.
McKenzie misses with some punches.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenzie keeps control of Gailis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gailis blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gailis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gailis's elbow.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
Gailis is trying to break the clinch but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McKenzie fails to land.
Gailis blocking some punches.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Gailis controls the action.
Gailis blocks an uppercut.
Gailis is trying to break free.
Ainars Gailis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gailis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenzie 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret McKenzie!