PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mcintyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Franco (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.

Mcintyre
vs
Franco

162 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Mcintyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandro Franco!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcintyre shoots in and drives through. Franco sprawls well.

Franco tries to sprawl but Mcintyre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Franco is trying to escape back to his feet but Mcintyre uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mcintyre scoring with punches and elbows.
Mcintyre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Franco is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco tries to bench press Mcintyre off him but Mcintyre keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Franco gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco tries to get to full guard but Mcintyre has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcintyre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Mcintyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mcintyre thows a huge punch but Franco dodges it nicely.
Franco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcintyre lands a nice short elbow.
Franco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcintyre is working away from the top position though.

Mcintyre is looking for a kimura here.
Mcintyre throwing shots but Franco is blocking nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a head kick that misses
and Mcintyre counters with a series of strikes. Franco will be more careful next time no doubt.

Mcintyre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Franco's half guard.
Franco scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mcintyre manages to mount him!
Franco is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcintyre avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Mcintyre lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcintyre avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Mcintyre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Franco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Franco controlling from the top position.

Mcintyre looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.

Mcintyre working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcintyre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcintyre 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.
Mcintyre has a closed guard, preventing Franco from standing up.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Mcintyre is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcintyre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Franco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcintyre napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Franco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcintyre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Franco controls the position from side control.

Franco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcintyre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Franco but great work by Mcintyre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.

Mcintyre has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Franco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcintyre!
Mcintyre tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintyre regains half guard.
Mcintyre is looking for a sweep. Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco is keen to just control but Mcintyre is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcintyre keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcintyre trying to hold on to Franco's head to control him but Franco postures up.
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 Ronald Mcintyre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Franco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcintyre quickly recovers to half guard.

Mcintyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Mcintyre tries to roll over but Franco keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is stalling here. Mcintyre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Franco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcintyre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ronald Mcintyre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcintyre in side control, throwing shots but Franco defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
Franco tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mcintyre throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Mcintyre working for a choke but Franco is defending well.
Franco tries to escape but Mcintyre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Franco is really stuck here.

Mcintyre is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Franco is defending well though. Mcintyre let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcintyre lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintyre throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mcintyre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Franco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mcintyre's arms.
Franco trying to control the action but Mcintyre just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Franco right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Mcintyre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcintyre 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Mcintyre!