PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mcnain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Rovackii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcnain
vs
Rovackii

225 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mcnain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Rovackii!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovackii throws a head kick that misses.
Rovackii connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcnain tries to bum rush Rovackii with a series of wild strikes but Rovackii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcnain dives in and grabs Rovackii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rovackii pushes down on Mcnain's head and hops out.
John Mcnain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rovackii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rovackii stuffs the takedown.
Mcnain throws a leg kick which misses Rovackii's front leg but catches the back leg as Rovackii tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Mcnain.
Rovackii connects with a high kick.
Rovackii leaves Mcnain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mcnain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovackii tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcnain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Mcnain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovackii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcnain tries to score a body lock takedown but Rovackii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rovackii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovackii tries to pull guard but Mcnain holds him up against the cage and eventually Rovackii drops back down to his feet.

Mcnain pulls Rovackii into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcnain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcnain is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rovackii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rovackii wants to clinch up but Mcnain keeps it at a distance.
Mcnain is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Rovackii lands but Mcnain takes it in his stride.
Mcnain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rovackii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mcnain moves in looking to clinch but Rovackii pushes him off.
Mcnain shoots in but Rovackii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rovackii dives in and grabs Mcnain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcnain pushes down on Rovackii's head and hops out.
Mcnain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mcnain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rovackii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcnain fails with the takedown.
Rovackii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rovackii throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like John Mcnain has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcnain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rovackii.
Rovackii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovackii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mcnain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rovackii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcnain takes a step back to recover.
Rovackii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rovackii lands a head kick. Mcnain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mcnain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rovackii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rovackii lands a head kick!
Rovackii throws a head kick that Mcnain semi-blocks.
Rovackii scores with a head kick.
Rovackii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcnain. That did some damage!
Rovackii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rovackii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rovackii throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnain takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Rovackii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcnain, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcnain keeps control of Rovackii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rovackii tries to break free but Mcnain pushes him back against the cage.
Mcnain has Rovackii pressed against the cage, preventing Rovackii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mcnain tightens his grip and picks Rovackii up, before dumping him to the ground. Rovackii manages to land in guard.
Rovackii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovackii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcnain lands a couple of elbows.
Mcnain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcnain working some strikes from top position.
Mcnain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcnain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcnain throwing strikes from guard but Rovackii blocks nicely.
Rovackii wants to stand up but Mcnain is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcnain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rovackii wants to stand up but Mcnain is controlling him.
Mcnain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rovackii manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rovackii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcnain.
Rovackii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcnain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rovackii throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mcnain.
Mcnain swats away the attempt to clinch by Rovackii.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovackii scores with a head kick.
Rovackii lands with a kick to the temple. Mcnain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mcnain shoots in for a takedown but Rovackii shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Rovackii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Mcnain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rovackii scores with a nice body kick.
Mcnain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rovackii lands with a slapping head kick.
Rovackii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Mcnain.
Mcnain fails with a takedown attempt.
Rovackii throws a head kick that Mcnain semi-blocks.
Rovackii throws a nice head kick!
Rovackii tries to clinch but Mcnain moves out of range.
Rovackii stuffs the takedown.
Mcnain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcnain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcnain is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcnain takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rovackii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcnain.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rovackii!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovackii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rovackii fakes the leg kick and cracks Mcnain in the body.
Mcnain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rovackii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rovackii scores with a head kick. Mcnain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rovackii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcnain.

Rovackii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcnain, pushing him back against the cage.
Rovackii wants to break free but Mcnain has control.
Mcnain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mcnain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnain is trying to pull guard but Rovackii has him pressed against the cage.
Rovackii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rovackii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rovackii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rovackii tries to clinch up but Mcnain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcnain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rovackii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rovackii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcnain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcnain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovackii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Mcnain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rovackii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcnain.
Mcnain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rovackii scores with a kick to the body.
Mcnain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rovackii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rovackii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovackii lands a nice looking body kick.
Rovackii throws a one two combo.
Mcnain doesn't manage to clinch there - Rovackii circles away.
Mcnain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rovackii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcnain somewhat.
Rovackii scores with a head kick. Mcnain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rovackii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovackii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mcnain will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcnain.
Rovackii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcnain's sensitive parts.
Rovackii scores with a kick to the midsection.

Rovackii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcnain avoiding damage as Rovackii throws knees to the body.
Mcnain jumps guard but Rovackii stands there with Mcnain around his waist. Mcnain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rovackii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcnain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rovackii to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Rovackii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rovackii tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcnain avoids the damage to the body.

Mcnain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcnain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rovackii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcnain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcnain is striking but Rovackii is not phased and passes to half guard.

Rovackii postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mcnain to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcnain fails to land the takedown.
Rovackii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Rovackii lands but Mcnain takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Rovackii lands but Mcnain takes it in his stride.
Rovackii scores with a kick to the body.
Rovackii connects with a body shot that sends Mcnain's belly button to the back.
Rovackii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcnain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rovackii throws a head kick that Mcnain semi-blocks.
Mcnain is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rovackii.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovackii shoots in for a double leg but Mcnain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcnain.
Mcnain shoots in but no luck this time.
Rovackii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcnain avoids the head kick by Rovackii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Rovackii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Mcnain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rovackii moves out of range as Mcnain throws a body kick.
Mcnain tries to close the distance and clinch but Rovackii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rovackii keeps the fight on the outside.
Rovackii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcnain fails to land the takedown.
Rovackii lands with a slapping head kick.
Rovackii lands a head kick!
Mcnain looks to land a combination but Rovackii avoids it well.
Rovackii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rovackii lands a body shot.
Rovackii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcnain avoids the head kick by Rovackii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcnain shoots in for a takedown but Rovackii shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rovackii!
Rovackii doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcnain circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnain misses with a double jab
and Rovackii counters with a low kick, right behind Mcnain 's knee.
Rovackii lands a slapping body shot.

Rovackii closes the distance and pushes Mcnain back into the cage.
Mcnain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rovackii's efforts to push away.
Rovackii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rovackii gets underhooks to prevent Mcnain's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mcnain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnain blocks the elbow strike.
Rovackii is pressed up against the cage. Mcnain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rovackii down to the mat. Rovackii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcnain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rovackii as he jumps to the side.
John Mcnain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rovackii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rovackii throws a nice head kick!
Rovackii scores with a head kick.
Mcnain closes the distance and clinches up with Rovackii, looking for a takedown. Mcnain pushes Rovackii against the cage but Rovackii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnain stuffs the takedown attempt from Rovackii. Rovackii gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Mcnain with that takedown attempt.
Mcnain doesn't manage to clinch there - Rovackii circles away.
Rovackii throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcnain wants to clinch.
Rovackii scores with a kick to the body.
Rovackii doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcnain circles away.

Mcnain moves into range and clinches up with Rovackii.
Rovackii can't break the clinch.

Mcnain pulls guard.
Mcnain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcnain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rovackii escapes and throws Mcnain's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rovackii decides to stand back up. Rovackii steps back and let's Mcnain get back to his feet.
Rovackii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rovackii tries for a takedown but Mcnain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rovackii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mcnain tries to clinch but Rovackii moves out of range.
Rovackii tries to clinch but Mcnain moves out of range.
Rovackii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcnain shoots in looking for a takedown. Rovackii tries to sprawl out of it but Mcnain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rovackii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rovackii connects with a solid leg kick.
Mcnain misses with a double jab.
Rovackii lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovackii connects with a high kick.
Horrible takedown by Mcnain or perhaps it was just good defense by Rovackii which made him look bad.
Rovackii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcnain.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rovackii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovackii blocks the body kick.
Mcnain swings for the body but Rovackii moves out of range.
Rovackii lands a head kick!
Rovackii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcnain.
Mcnain throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rovackii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcnain tries to land a front kick but Rovackii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcnain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rovackii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John Mcnain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Rovackii.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Rovackii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rovackii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Rovackii!