PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Macaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ironsides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Macaw
vs
Ironsides

183 cm
28
175 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

186 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Macaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ironsides!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironsides is looking to clinch but Macaw is avoiding it.

Ironsides closes the distance and pushes Macaw back into the cage.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Macaw.
Macaw missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Ironsides lands a nice elbow.
Macaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ironsides walks away with a smile on his face. Macaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ironsides moves in looking to clinch but Macaw pushes him off.
Ironsides throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ironsides tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ironsides.
Ironsides looks to clinch
and Macaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Jason Ironsides has been cut.
Ironsides defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macaw.

Macaw closes the distance and clinches.
Macaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ironsides is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Macaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironsides lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Macaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ironsides after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macaw.
Macaw blocks the elbow strike.
Macaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Ironsides misses with an elbow strike.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macaw blocks an elbow strike.
Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macaw's brow.
Macaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Macaw lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironsides throws an elbow but it misses.
Macaw trying to stall but Ironsides improves his position.
Macaw tries for a takedown but Ironsides manages to get underhooks.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Ironsides pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ironsides throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macaw misses with an elbow over the top.
Macaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ironsides just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macaw's brow.
Ironsides looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironsides pushes off an throws an elbow but Macaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macaw dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
Ironsides throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macaw takes an elbow to the temple.

Macaw jumps into guard, dragging Ironsides to the mat.
Macaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironsides throws a big elbow that misses.
Macaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaw is trying to control the position but Ironsides postures up.

Ironsides gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ironsides tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ironsides tries to close the distance and clinch but Macaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ironsides gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ironsides throws an elbow but misses.
Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.

Macaw successfully pulls guard.
Macaw is trying to keep Ironsides in close.
Ironsides trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironsides chips away with some ground and pound.
Ironsides is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Ironsides gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironsides defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macaw.
Some wild striking there from Macaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaw shoots for a takedown but Ironsides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ironsides moves to clinch but Macaw breaks away
and Macaw counters with a three punch combo that has Ironsides backing up. Ironsides nods at Macaw to acknowledge the strikes.

Ironsides gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ironsides pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ironsides gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Ironsides.
Ironsides creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ironsides misses with an elbow over the top.
Macaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macaw connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ironsides throws an elbow that misses.
Macaw avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ironsides as Macaw tries to tie him up.
Macaw dodges an elbow strike from Ironsides.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Ironsides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Ironsides's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Macaw misses with a hook.
Phil Macaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macaw misses with the combination.
Macaw fails to land the takedown.
Ironsides is looking to clinch but Macaw is avoiding it.
Macaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironsides throws a head kick that half lands.
Macaw throws a wild body kick that Ironsides sees coming a mile off.
Ironsides drops his hands momentarily and Macaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides tries to clinch up.
Macaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ironsides.
Ironsides throws a sloppy head kick and Macaw moves out of range easily.

Macaw drives through with a takedown into Ironsides's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ironsides is looking for a triangle but Macaw pushes his legs off easily.

Ironsides working for a triangle but Macaw defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw distracts Ironsides with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Ironsides working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macaw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ironsides is looking for a sweep.
Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Macaw moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macaw sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ironsides is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Macaw is looking to take a break and control but Ironsides is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macaw is really struggling to control Ironsides but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Macaw avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ironsides.
Ironsides is looking for a sweep.
Macaw takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Ironsides to pass into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides wants to try and get back to his feet.
Macaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ironsides has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironsides throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Macaw blocks Ironsides's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ironsides is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ironsides bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ironsides throws a big right hand that misses.
Ironsides missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ironsides postures up in Macaw's guard and throws a big left but Macaw blocks it.
Macaw wants to stand up but Ironsides is controlling him.
Ironsides throws a strike but Macaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ironsides throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Macaw passes Ironsides's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironsides is not content to let Macaw control the position.
Ironsides wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironsides flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ironsides misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Macaw trying to control from half guard but Ironsides is working away.
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 Phil Macaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Ironsides's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ironsides tries to clinch but Macaw is having none of it.
Ironsides plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ironsides wants to clinch.
That kick from Ironsides tenderised Macaw's leg. Macaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ironsides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsides throws the left hand but Macaw avoids the punch easily.
Ironsides moves in looking to clinch but Macaw pushes him off.
Ironsides connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ironsides stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironsides wants it to stay on the feet.

Ironsides drives through and clinches with Macaw against the cage.
Macaw blocks an elbow strike.
Macaw avoids the elbow strike from Ironsides, against the cage.
Ironsides blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Macaw tries for a takedown but Ironsides manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaw blocks an elbow strike from Ironsides.
Macaw tries to circle away but Ironsides has him pinned against the cage.
Macaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ironsides avoids it.
Ironsides lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Macaw has clasped his hands together around Ironsides's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ironsides is looking for a sweep.
Macaw avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ironsides.
Ironsides is trying to buck Macaw off.

Macaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironsides keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides wants to get back to his feet.
Ironsides is looking to regain half guard here but Macaw keeps moving and retains side control.

Macaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ironsides is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ironsides misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ironsides misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macaw trying to control the action but Ironsides is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ironsides's face as Macaw controls the position.
Ironsides is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Macaw has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ironsides throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ironsides prevents Macaw from moving into mount.
Macaw controls the position.
Ironsides wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Macaw advances to full mount.
Ironsides keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironsides throwing hammer fists to the chest of Macaw. What's that going to do exactly?
Macaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ironsides is looking to escape.
Macaw content just to control the position here.
Ironsides is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Macaw trying to control but Ironsides is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironsides is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ironsides is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Ironsides.
I think Ironsides has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ironsides!
Our winner, Jason Ironsides, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.