PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adnan Catic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin McFightsalot (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.

Catic
vs
McFightsalot

181 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adnan Catic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McFightsalot!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFightsalot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Catic as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for McFightsalot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Catic throws a leg kick which misses McFightsalot's front leg but catches the back leg as McFightsalot tries to avoid it.

Catic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McFightsalot sprawls well initially but Catic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McFightsalot is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFightsalot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McFightsalot is looking to get back to full guard here but Catic has managed to pass to side control instead.
McFightsalot is looking to improve his position but Catic isn't that keen on the idea.
Catic with shots to the head and body - McFightsalot looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFightsalot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McFightsalot is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McFightsalot is looking to get to half guard.
Catic avoids the attempt from McFightsalot to control.
McFightsalot regains half guard.
McFightsalot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McFightsalot is looking to escape.
McFightsalot looks gassed!

McFightsalot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Catic prevents McFightsalot from improving his position.
Catic wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFightsalot keeps working.
Catic is thwarting McFightsalot's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Catic scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catic tries to control but McFightsalot wriggling away.
McFightsalot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Catic landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Catic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McFightsalot is looking to improve his position but Catic isn't that keen on the idea.
Catic controlling his opponent.
McFightsalot is squirming around, avoiding Catic's attempts to control the action.
McFightsalot tries to reverse the position but Catic maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFightsalot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McFightsalot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catic trying to control but McFightsalot is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adnan Catic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Catic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Catic scores with a three punch combo!
Catic misses with a wild combination.

Catic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Catic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Catic can't control as he wanted to and McFightsalot manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
McFightsalot is trying to get back to full guard.
McFightsalot is breathing heavily.
Catic wants to take a breather but McFightsalot is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Catic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McFightsalot gets back to full guard.
McFightsalot wants to sweep but no luck.
McFightsalot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

McFightsalot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFightsalot wants to sweep here but Catic controlling him for the moment.
McFightsalot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two 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.
McFightsalot managing to control the position.

McFightsalot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFightsalot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

McFightsalot kicks Catic off and gets to his feet.
McFightsalot tries to clinch but Catic is having none of it.
McFightsalot with a poor takedown
and McFightsalot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Austin McFightsalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adnan Catic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFightsalot shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catic swinging wilding here.
McFightsalot misses with a takedown

and Catic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adnan Catic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McFightsalot.

McFightsalot has one foot on Catic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

McFightsalot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Catic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Catic has had enough of the clinch but McFightsalot keeps him there for the moment.
Catic has McFightsalot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McFightsalot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McFightsalot tries to pull guard but Catic won't allow it.
McFightsalot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Catic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Catic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McFightsalot sprawls well initially but Catic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Catic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McFightsalot.
McFightsalot is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFightsalot is pressing down on Catic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McFightsalot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFightsalot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McFightsalot prevents Catic from standing back up.
McFightsalot slows the pace down in half guard.
McFightsalot is looking to take a break and control but Catic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFightsalot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Adnan Catic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McFightsalot has his takedown stuffed
and Catic counters with a nice uppercut.
Catic has his takedown stuffed
and McFightsalot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McFightsalot misses with a takedown attempt
and Catic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFightsalot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Catic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Catic duly obliges.
McFightsalot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Catic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McFightsalot.
McFightsalot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Catic lands a slapping body shot.
Catic checks a leg kick.
McFightsalot misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFightsalot misses with a double jab.
Catic wants to clinch up but McFightsalot keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Catic.
A lazy body kick from McFightsalot
and Catic counters with a stiff right hand.
McFightsalot fails with the takedown
and Catic counters with a three punch combo that has McFightsalot backing up. McFightsalot nods at Catic to acknowledge the strikes.
Adnan Catic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McFightsalot.
Catic misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Catic.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFightsalot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Catic works over McFightsalot's head and body with a nice combination.
McFightsalot misses with a takedown
and Catic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Catic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Catic misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFightsalot shoots in for a takedown but Catic shows good takedown defense.
McFightsalot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Catic counters with a nice uppercut.
McFightsalot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McFightsalot fails with a takedown attempt.
McFightsalot closes the distance and clinches up with Catic, looking for a takedown. McFightsalot pushes Catic against the cage but Catic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Catic, as that shot connected.
McFightsalot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McFightsalot takes a swing at Catic's ribcage but misses.
Catic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Catic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFightsalot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McFightsalot.
Catic is looking to take a break and control but McFightsalot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Catic wants to pass the guard but McFightsalot is defending well.
Catic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFightsalot on the ground.
Catic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Catic lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catic controlling the action here.
Catic is trying to control the action in half guard but McFightsalot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McFightsalot is trying to get back to full guard.
McFightsalot pushes Catic off but Catic dives into side control.
McFightsalot wants to control but Catic postures up.
McFightsalot is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but McFightsalot is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
McFightsalot regains half guard.
Austin McFightsalot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McFightsalot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adnan Catic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Catic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adnan Catic!