PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivon MacNaughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Brodeur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacNaughton
vs
Brodeur

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
173 lbs
0 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivon MacNaughton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Brodeur!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brodeur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brodeur takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Brodeur dives in and scores a takedown into MacNaughton's guard.
MacNaughton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brodeur postures up.
MacNaughton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

MacNaughton kicks Brodeur off and gets to his feet.
Brodeur misses with a wild combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brodeur.
MacNaughton fails with a takedown attempt.
Brodeur shoots in but MacNaughton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacNaughton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!

MacNaughton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brodeur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brodeur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacNaughton manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brodeur gets to his feet. MacNaughton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
MacNaughton misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacNaughton misses with a double jab
and Brodeur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Brodeur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacNaughton quickly recovers to half guard.
MacNaughton tries to roll over but Brodeur keeps him under control.
Brodeur is keen to just control but MacNaughton is a slippery customer.
MacNaughton is trying to stand.
MacNaughton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brodeur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacNaughton's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNaughton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brodeur.
MacNaughton is not content to let Brodeur control the position.

Brodeur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacNaughton sees it coming and defends easily.
Brodeur content to control rather than advance.
Brodeur prevents MacNaughton from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNaughton is trying to stand back up but Brodeur is controlling him
Brodeur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacNaughton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacNaughton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Brodeur stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brodeur shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

MacNaughton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brodeur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacNaughton lands a nice hook to Brodeur's body. Brodeur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brodeur slips a jab and a cross from MacNaughton.
MacNaughton shoots in and drives through. Brodeur sprawls well.
Brodeur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacNaughton's waist but MacNaughton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brodeur off to one side.
MacNaughton shoots in for a takedown but Brodeur shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivon MacNaughton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacNaughton is breathing heavily.
MacNaughton looks for a takedown but Brodeur sprawls well.
Brodeur scores with a one two! MacNaughton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brodeur has closed the distance and engaged MacNaughton in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNaughton tries to pull guard but Brodeur won't allow it.
Brodeur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacNaughton backwards.

Brodeur has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacNaughton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Brodeur looking for the choke but no joy.
Brodeur punches the canvas rather than the man.

MacNaughton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brodeur's arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacNaughton tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacNaughton connects with the punch.
Brodeur falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacNaughton counters with a series of strikes. Brodeur will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from MacNaughton does no damage.

Brodeur throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacNaughton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brodeur is in MacNaughton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacNaughton wants to stand and escape but Brodeur is having none of it.
MacNaughton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacNaughton wants to stand but Brodeur is controlling the position.

Brodeur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brodeur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacNaughton was covering up waiting for the punch and Brodeur finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Brodeur decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacNaughton, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodeur tries to clinch but MacNaughton is having none of it.
MacNaughton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacNaughton misses with a combination
and Brodeur counters with a left to the body.
MacNaughton cracks a nice hook into Brodeur's ribs.
MacNaughton shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Brodeur.
Brodeur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacNaughton as he jumps to the side.

Brodeur takes the fight into the clinch.
MacNaughton is trying to break the clinch but Brodeur is controlling him.

Brodeur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNaughton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Brodeur feints and as MacNaughton raises his hands in defense, Brodeur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacNaughton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacNaughton is trying to control the position but Brodeur postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brodeur prevents MacNaughton from getting back to his feet.
Brodeur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacNaughton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brodeur is standing up over MacNaughton. MacNaughton looks to escape but Brodeur dives into side control.
Brodeur wants to control but MacNaughton is keeping him busy.
MacNaughton can't do much from the bottom here.

Brodeur has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodeur leaves MacNaughton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacNaughton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brodeur.

Brodeur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacNaughton is trying to defend but Brodeur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

MacNaughton manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Brodeur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Brodeur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacNaughton, who protects the arm well.

Brodeur decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNaughton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivon MacNaughton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brodeur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNaughton scores with the left hand. Brodeur knows he should have avoided that one.
Brodeur lands with an overhand left.
Brodeur fails with a takedown attempt.
MacNaughton throws a series of punches but Brodeur avoids them all with ease.
Ivon MacNaughton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brodeur thuds a left hand into MacNaughton's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brodeur stuffs the takedown.

Brodeur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacNaughton was covering up waiting for the punch and Brodeur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brodeur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Brodeur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brodeur shoots in looking for a takedown but MacNaughton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brodeur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Brodeur moves into the clinch.
Brodeur tries to pull guard but MacNaughton won't allow it.
Brodeur is trying to pull guard but MacNaughton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivon MacNaughton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Brodeur.
Brodeur keeps control of MacNaughton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacNaughton can't break the clinch.
MacNaughton can't break the clinch.
Brodeur holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MacNaughton is trying to break the clinch but Brodeur has him pressed against the cage.

Brodeur gets a trip takedown into half guard.

MacNaughton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brodeur winds up and cracks MacNaughton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodeur stops MacNaughton from getting back to his feet.

Brodeur stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows MacNaughton to get to his feet.
MacNaughton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brodeur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Brodeur with that takedown attempt.
MacNaughton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brodeur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brodeur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacNaughton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brodeur throws a body punch but MacNaughton moves out of range.
Brodeur shoots for a takedown but MacNaughton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacNaughton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNaughton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brodeur.
MacNaughton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brodeur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacNaughton throws a combination. Brodeur tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brodeur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacNaughton swats away the attempt to clinch by Brodeur.

MacNaughton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!

MacNaughton is working for a submission of some sort.
Brodeur controlling the position well.
Brodeur tries to roll over but MacNaughton keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodeur is trying to maintain the position but MacNaughton is very close to passing his half guard.

MacNaughton is trying to work for a kimura but Brodeur is defending well.
Brodeur wants to get back to full guard.
Marc Brodeur has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodeur tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brodeur is looking to control MacNaughton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brodeur avoid being mounted?
MacNaughton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brodeur desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by MacNaughton.

Brodeur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacNaughton's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brodeur wants to stand but MacNaughton is controlling his posture from full guard.

MacNaughton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Brodeur.
Well Brodeur 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Brodeur!
Marc Brodeur gave a mention to :: Happy Pills :: in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).