PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Island (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the cage accompanied by Braveheart Freedom Speech. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacLeod
vs
Island

178 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Vikai Gear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Psycho Island !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Island lands a leg kick that knocks MacLeod off balance momentarily.
MacLeod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Island has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for MacLeod to work.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Island .
Island tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
Island doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Island blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on MacLeod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Island is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Island .
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Island is working MacLeod over against the cage.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Island is keeping busy.
Island digs a right hand underneath MacLeod's ribcage. MacLeod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Island tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacLeod taking a breather.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
Island misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Island 's elbow.
Island lands a left hand.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Island 's coach down at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Island 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Island .
Island scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Island - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Island is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacLeod is trying to break the clinch but Island is controlling him.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Island won't allow it.
Island tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Island can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
Island doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Island has him pressed against the cage.
Island digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Island .
Island lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Island .
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Island lands a left hand.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Island misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island has MacLeod pressed against the cage.
Island tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Island .
Island lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
Island lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Island .
Island tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Island lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacLeod or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Island lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Island as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
Island lands a body punch in the clinch.
Island lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Island .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Island has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Island feints with a jab and clips MacLeod right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! MacLeod is sent crashing into the canvas and Island leaps in for the kill! MacLeod tries to get to his feet but Island is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that MacLeod is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psycho Island !
An out of breath and clearly excited Psycho Island thanked Island Xtreme Fight-Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Sam MacLeod spoke after the fight, saying 'Aye, fight and you may die. Run, and you'll live... at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll n'.