PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty comes to the cage accompanied by Still I Rise - Shadows Fall. 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.

McNulty
vs
Desjardins

191 cm
28
213 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

193 cm
27
202 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Desjardins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McNulty to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desjardins has control of McNulty's left arm, preventing McNulty from doing any damage.
McNulty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McNulty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Desjardins dives on top into guard.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but McNulty blocks nicely.
Desjardins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Desjardins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins with the ground and pound but McNulty regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Desjardins is looking for a kimura here.
McNulty has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Desjardins working McNulty over with strikes.
Desjardins throwing shots but McNulty is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desjardins is trying to work for a kimura but McNulty is defending well.

Desjardins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNulty sees it coming and defends easily.
Desjardins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Desjardins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNulty's head.
McNulty trying to control but Desjardins postures up.
Nice strikes from Desjardins there.
Desjardins not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Desjardins seems to be working for a kimura but McNulty defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNulty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Desjardins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNulty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McNulty throws and elbow that misses. Desjardins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNulty's guard. Nice move by Desjardins!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desjardins postures up and lands a big shot to McNulty's brow.
Desjardins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Desjardins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNulty is keeping the position for now.
Desjardins scoring with some ground and pound.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Desjardins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but McNulty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Desjardins tries for a takedown but McNulty circles away easily

and McNulty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNulty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNulty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNulty scoring with punches to the head and body.
McNulty is in close to Desjardins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McNulty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNulty throws a big right hand that misses.
Desjardins trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins has McNulty pulled in close to control his posture.
Desjardins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McNulty's guard.
Desjardins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNulty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desjardins lands a couple of digs.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desjardins's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Desjardins stopping the sweep attempt from McNulty.
Desjardins lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but McNulty is retaining full guard.
McNulty trying to control the position.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins throws a strike but McNulty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
McNulty cracks Desjardins with a solid left hand.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNulty.
McNulty thows a big elbow that misses.
Desjardins trying to control the position.
Desjardins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNulty kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McNulty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Desjardins has McNulty pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Desjardins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNulty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carver McNulty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McNulty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McNulty lands in his opponent's guard.
McNulty throws a big right hand that misses.
McNulty stopping the sweep attempt from Desjardins.
McNulty scoring with punches to the head and body.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins wants to pass the guard but McNulty is keeping the position.
Desjardins with a flurry of punches that miss.

Desjardins has gone for a leg lock! McNulty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desjardins's guard.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desjardins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McNulty keeping full guard, as Desjardins tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desjardins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNulty is keeping the position for now.
McNulty working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desjardins wants to pass the guard but McNulty is keeping the position.
Desjardins with a flurry of punches that miss.

Desjardins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McNulty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McNulty has escaped and now he's on top!
McNulty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McNulty is looking to work some ground and pound but Desjardins has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNulty.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty stands up over Desjardins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McNulty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desjardins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
McNulty throws a strike but Desjardins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNulty is trying to keep Desjardins in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carver McNulty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNulty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver McNulty!