PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes to the cage accompanied by Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Destruction
vs
McCann

179 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
164 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destruction manages to avoid it.
McCann takes a swing at Destruction's ribcage but misses.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
Crunch! Destruction slams his shin into McCann's torso.
McCann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Destruction's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Destruction.
Destruction fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Destruction.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Destruction ducks down to avoid it.
Destruction delivers a nice body kick.
Destruction moves away from the strike by McCann.

Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
McCann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Destruction just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCann's brow.
Destruction lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Destruction.
McCann has Destruction pressed against the cage.
Destruction lands an elbow just above McCann 's eye.
McCann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCann digs a right hand underneath Destruction's ribcage. Destruction let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Destruction landing knees to the head.
McCann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Destruction does no damage.
McCann misses with a body shot.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann misses with a body shot.
McCann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destruction.
A big right from McCann misses.
Destruction looks to land a body kick but McCann moved away.
McCann lands with a right hand.
McCann loads up on a big right hand but Destruction slips the punch.
Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Destruction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCann.
McCann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destruction moves away.
Destruction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCann.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Destruction.
Good leg kick by Destruction there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Destruction missing with a left hand there. McCann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Destruction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCann, pushing him back against the cage.
McCann takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCann.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCann lands with a right to the head.
McCann goes for a takedown attempt but Destruction pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction misses with a looping left.
McCann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Destruction counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCann lands with a straight right. Destruction didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Destruction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destruction manages to avoid it.
Destruction swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Destruction catches McCann right on the button with a cross.
McCann lands a jab-cross combination.
Destruction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destruction manages to avoid it.
Destruction slips a straight right by McCann.
McCann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Destruction but Destruction pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCann looks gassed!
Destruction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Destruction's hands.
Destruction feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCann's calf.
McCann swats away the attempt to clinch by Destruction.
McCann misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
McCann thows a body shot but no joy.
McCann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Destruction.
Destruction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Destruction ducks down to avoid it.
Destruction fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCann checks it well.
McCann lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction moves out of range as McCann strikes.
Destruction fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCann.
McCann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destruction lunges at McCann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCann's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction throws a leg kick that misses.
Destruction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destruction tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destruction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCann avoids the head kick by Destruction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Destruction throws a quick inside leg kick.
Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCann manages to avoid it.
Destruction throws a leg kick but McCann moved away.
Destruction lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCann will feel that in the morning.
Destruction throws a front kick aimed at McCann's knee but McCann avoids it well.
A jab lands there for McCann.
Destruction takes a swing at McCann's ribcage but misses.
Destruction lands with a slapping head kick.
Destruction throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCann.
McCann throws the left hand but Destruction avoids the punch easily.
Destruction throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Destruction lands a jab to McCann's midsection.
McCann walks into a straight right hand from Destruction.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destruction.
McCann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCann misses with a takedown attempt
and Destruction counters with a thumping low kick.
McCann is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Destruction, right into the meat.
Destruction turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destruction takes a jab right on the kisser.

Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
Destruction gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Destruction gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Destruction with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Destruction tries for a takedown but McCann manages to get underhooks.
McCann avoids the elbow strike from Destruction, against the cage.
McCann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destruction.
Destruction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Destruction or not.
McCann lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws a punch but it's blocked by McCann.
A bit of stalling here from McCann.
McCann avoids the elbow strike from Destruction, against the cage.
Destruction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCann is defending well for now.
McCann blocks an elbow strike from Destruction.
Destruction missing with knees to the body.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Destruction controls his hands.
McCann digs a right hand into Destruction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Destruction's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destruction throws an elbow but misses.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Destruction goes for a takedown attempt but McCann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCann throws a right and a left that Destruction avoids nicely.
McCann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Destruction tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Destruction thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCann counters with a left and a right that stings Destruction.
Destruction lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCann with a hook.
McCann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Destruction counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Destruction takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCann throws an overhand right that lands on Destruction's shoulder, as Destruction tries to avoid the shot.
McCann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from McCann misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCann there.
McCann throws a jab when Destruction was well out of range.
Destruction keeps the fight on the outside.
Destruction lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCann thows a body shot but no joy.
Destruction misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann lands an overhand right.
Dick Destruction is winning the standup battle so far.
Destruction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCann.
Destruction throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
McCann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Destruction is looking to clinch but McCann is avoiding it.
Destruction bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCann misses the jab.
Destruction walks into a straight right hand from McCann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
McCann throws a hook but Destruction avoids it easily.
Destruction throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction misses with a takedown
and McCann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCann avoids the head kick by Destruction.
McCann cracks Destruction with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McCann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCann fails with a takedown attempt.
Destruction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCann swinging wildly here.
McCann swings for the body but Destruction moves out of range.
Destruction has a takedown stuffed.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCann slips a jab from Destruction.
Destruction ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
Destruction misses with a body kick.
Destruction scores with a jab. McCann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCann's corner calls for a 1-2. McCann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Destruction displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCann throws out the jab.
McCann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from McCann misses.
McCann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destruction.
Destruction is looking to clinch.
Destruction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Destruction connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for McCann with that takedown attempt.
A jab from McCann misses.
McCann misses the jab.
McCann misses with a hook. Destruction ducked under it nicely.

Destruction rushes McCann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCann scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Destruction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCann avoids it.
Destruction lands a nice elbow.
Destruction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destruction scores with a nice right hand.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destruction was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Destruction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.
Destruction connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Destruction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Destruction.
McCann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Destruction can pounce on him.
Destruction throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCann.
Destruction slips a straight right by McCann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Destruction lands with a kick to the temple. McCann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
McCann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Destruction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCann is working for takedown but Destruction is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony McCann.
Destruction tries a knee to the head but McCann blocks it.
A short right from McCann on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destruction throws an elbow but misses.

McCann gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Destruction is trying to get back to full guard.
McCann trying to control the action but Destruction is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction tries to kick McCann off but McCann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Destruction regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCann trying to control but Destruction is working from the bottom.

Destruction has his feet on McCann's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destruction ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
McCann sizes up Destruction with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Destruction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!