PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gonnor McBribe (ranked 4710 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Late Bloomer (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.

McBribe
vs
Bloomer

180 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
184
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gonnor McBribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Late Bloomer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloomer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.
Bloomer shoots in and drives through. McBribe sprawls well.
McBribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloomer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
McBribe scores with a one two! Bloomer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Late Bloomer has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Bloomer.
McBribe is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBribe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloomer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBribe avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonnor McBribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Late Bloomer.
McBribe misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from McBribe.
Bloomer shoots for a double leg takedown but McBribe sprawls well. He's pushed Bloomer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bloomer dives in for a single leg takedown but McBribe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bloomer tries to score with a low kick but McBribe moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
Bloomer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloomer tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBribe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.
Bloomer tried to score with a low kick but McBribe checks it.
Bloomer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloomer somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer dodges the punch combination from McBribe.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBribe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloomer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloomer is looking to chop away at McBribe's legs.
McBribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloomer dodges the punch combination from McBribe.
Bloomer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McBribe throws a right and a left that Bloomer avoids nicely.
McBribe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer fails with a takedown attempt.
McBribe fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloomer tries to clinch up but McBribe circles away and keeps his distance.

Bloomer drives through and clinches with McBribe against the cage.
McBribe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloomer missing with knees to the body.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

McBribe breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.

Bloomer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBribe, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer is trying to pull guard but McBribe has him pressed against the cage.

McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloomer shoots in but no luck this time.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloomer drops down looking for an ankle pick but McBribe pulls his leg out and moves away.
McBribe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bloomer darts in looking for a takedown but McBribe gets double underhooks and turns Bloomer into the cage.
McBribe throws a nice looking combination but Bloomer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBribe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloomer.
McBribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBribe misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonnor McBribe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Late Bloomer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bloomer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBribe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBribe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloomer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloomer somewhat.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bloomer jabs McBribe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonnor McBribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloomer avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBribe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer avoids them all with ease.
Bloomer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McBribe throws a combination that misses
and Bloomer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBribe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McBribe keeps the fight on the outside.
McBribe misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McBribe.
Gonnor McBribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBribe looks to land a combination but Bloomer avoids it well.
Bloomer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBribe defends it nicely.
Gonnor McBribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from McBribe. No joy for Bloomer on that attempt.
Gonnor McBribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Late Bloomer.
A punch combination from McBribe misses.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but McBribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBribe continues to drive forward.
McBribe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloomer.
McBribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloomer can do to turn this around?
Bloomer works over McBribe's head and body with a nice combination.
McBribe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBribe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bloomer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBribe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloomer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McBribe misses with a wild combination.
McBribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Bloomer has McBribe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloomer struggles to land a body shot inside as McBribe controls his hands.
Bloomer looking to slow down the pace here.
McBribe can't find room to land a body shot as Bloomer controls the action.
McBribe lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McBribe fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloomer is trying to force a seperation but McBribe has the dominant position.
Bloomer is trying to break the clinch but McBribe is controlling him.
Bloomer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bloomer is looking to control McBribe's arms but McBribe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bloomer has his back to the cage.
Bloomer tries to pull guard but McBribe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
Bloomer tries for a takedown. No joy.
McBribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloomers head.
Bloomer taking a breather.
McBribe scores with a shoulder strike.
McBribe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloomer fails to pull guard.
McBribe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! McBribe has knocked Bloomer down with a huge combo! McBribe steps away and waves a wobbly Bloomer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bloomer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBribe misses with the combination.
Bloomer is still on wobbly legs! Can McBribe finish him?
McBribe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloomer seems to have recovered his senses.
McBribe misses with a series of wild punches.
McBribe throws a nice looking combination but Bloomer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBribe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from McBribe as Bloomer shoots in.
McBribe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bloomer lands with a straight right. McBribe didn't see that one coming.
Bloomer throws a looping overhand right but McBribe ducks down to avoid it.
McBribe tries to bum rush Bloomer with a series of wild strikes but Bloomer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from McBribe does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonnor McBribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Late Bloomer's cut.
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!

McBribe misses with a wild combination.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.
Bloomer wants to counter the offense by McBribe and move into the clinch position.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a takedown but McBribe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bloomer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from McBribe.
Bloomer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a takedown. McBribe tries to sprawl out of it but Bloomer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBribe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBribe misses with a double jab.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBribe as he avoids it easily.
McBribe is looking for a counter combo.
Gonnor McBribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Late Bloomer.
Bloomer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloomer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McBribe looks to land a combination but Bloomer avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from McBribe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloomer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.
A punch combination from McBribe misses.
McBribe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Bloomer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McBribe prevents a takedown attempt there.
McBribe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.

Bloomer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloomer is looking to clinch.
Bloomer slips a jab and a cross from McBribe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer avoids them all with ease.
McBribe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBribe throws a right hand that Bloomer ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloomer also avoids with ease.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but McBribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBribe continues to drive forward.

Bloomer has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBribe misses with some punches.
McBribe misses with a punch to the body.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
Bloomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McBribe smiles and moves away.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but McBribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBribe continues to drive forward.
Bloomer wants to clinch.
McBribe throws a big counter combination but Bloomer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
Gonnor McBribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBribe avoids the elbow strike from Bloomer, against the cage.
Bloomer goes for a takedown attempt but McBribe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McBribe misses with a double jab.
McBribe misses with a double jab.
Gonnor McBribe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBribe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloomer moves in looking to clinch but McBribe pushes him off.
McBribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches up with McBribe, looking for a takedown. Bloomer pushes McBribe against the cage but McBribe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from McBribe misses.
Gonnor McBribe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBribe fails to land with a series of punches.
McBribe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bloomer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.
Bloomer wants to clinch up but McBribe keeps it at a distance.
Bloomer moves in looking to clinch but McBribe pushes him off.
McBribe swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bloomer drives through and clinches with McBribe against the cage.
Bloomer wants a takedown.

Bloomer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBribe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bloomer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Late Bloomer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloomer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gonnor McBribe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McBribe 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonnor McBribe!
Gonnor McBribe thanked the fans post fight for their support.