PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Oxbig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McBride
vs
Oxbig

186 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Oxbig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oxbig pushes McBride up against the cage in a clinch.
McBride cracks Oxbig with a nice body shot.

McBride breaks from the clinch.

McBride drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oxbig looks gassed!
McBride cracks Oxbig with a solid left hand.
McBride wants to control from the top but Oxbig keeps moving.
McBride is pushing down on Oxbig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oxbig is fighting to maintain full guard but McBride has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McBride trying to pass the guard but Oxbig defending well.
McBride wants to get back to his feet.
McBride missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oxbig tries to kick McBride off but McBride keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride not doing much here.

McBride is trying to work for a kimura but Oxbig is defending well.
Oxbig is not content to let McBride control the position.
McBride looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McBride working Oxbig over with strikes.
Oxbig is trying to stand up here but McBride is controlling him well.
McBride drops an elbow to the side of Oxbig's head.

McBride stands up out of the half guard.
McBride tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oxbig paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McBride feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McBride lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oxbig is trying to control the position but McBride postures up.
McBride working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McBride trying to control but Oxbig is working from the bottom.
McBride passes Oxbig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oxbig punching from the bottom.
Oxbig wants to get back to full guard.
McBride is pressing down on Oxbig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oxbig is holding on for now.
McBride landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oxbig wants to improve his position but McBride is controlling well.
Oxbig pushes McBride off looking to stand but McBride dives back in and keeps control.

McBride stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McBride tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oxbig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oxbig shoots and misses

and McBride counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McBride stands up and waves to Oxbig to follow him.

Oxbig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McBride!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBride gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride looks like he's trying to stand up.
McBride is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oxbig thows a huge punch but McBride dodges it nicely.
McBride is pressing down on Oxbig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

McBride has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oxbig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oxbig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oxbig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oxbig wants to pass the guard but McBride is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McBride dominated that round.
That's time! McBride's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Oxbig does no damage.

McBride has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oxbig fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oxbig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oxbig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oxbig tries to pull guard but McBride holds him up against the cage and eventually Oxbig drops back down to his feet.
McBride has Oxbig pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oxbig manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBride.
A head punch on the inside from McBride fails to land.
Oxbig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBride gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim McBride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Oxbig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McBride is trying to trip Oxbig. He has hold of a leg but Oxbig is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McBride persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McBride won't allow Oxbig to sweep him here.
Oxbig striking off his back but it's not causing McBride any problems.
Jim McBride overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Oxbig is looking for a triangle but McBride pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oxbig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride forces his way into half guard.

McBride seems to be looking for submissions.
Oxbig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oxbig.
Oxbig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McBride won't allow Oxbig to sweep him here.

McBride gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as McBride blocks the leg kick.
Jim McBride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBride takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McBride darts in and clinches Oxbig up against the cage.

McBride breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBride looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oxbig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oxbig tries to clinch but McBride moves out of range.

McBride drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oxbig is looking to reverse the position.

McBride decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oxbig closes the distance and clinches up with McBride, looking for a takedown. Oxbig pushes McBride against the cage but McBride circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oxbig tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBride swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBride throws a big shot that misses.

Oxbig moves into the clinch.
Oxbig has McBride pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBride manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxbig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oxbig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

McBride has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oxbig is trying to keep an underhook but McBride manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McBride landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oxbig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McBride.
Oxbig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBride is working away from the top position though.

Oxbig has one foot on McBride's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

McBride moves into the clinch.

Oxbig manages to break the clinch.
McBride with a lazy takedown attempt

and Oxbig counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBride won't be happy with that.
McBride 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.
Oxbig wants to control but McBride is keeping him busy.
McBride prevents Oxbig from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oxbig off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is taking a good look at Oxbig as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McBride!
The referee is taking a good look at Oxbig as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McBride!
Oxbig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oxbig is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBride is thwarting Oxbig's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim McBride dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McBride shoots in and bounces Oxbig off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Oxbig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McBride gets to his feet - Oxbig follows without any prompting.
Oxbig stuffs the takedown.
McBride fails with a takedown attempt.
Oxbig tries to clinch there but McBride circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBride throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oxbig's waist but Oxbig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBride off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim McBride. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oxbig is looking to clinch but McBride is avoiding it.
McBride shoots in for a double leg but Oxbig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim McBride is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxbig thuds a left hand into McBride's body.
Oxbig is looking to clinch but McBride is avoiding it.

McBride looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oxbig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McBride.
Oxbig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McBride is controlling him.
McBride postures up in Oxbig's guard and throws a big left but Oxbig blocks it.

Oxbig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBride defends well.
McBride postures up in Oxbig's guard and throws a big left but Oxbig blocks it.
Oxbig is adopting a defensive guard.
Oxbig looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBride is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Oxbig.
McBride misses with the combination.
Oxbig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oxbig misses with a takedown attempt

and McBride counters with a shoot takedown. Oxbig fights it but they end up in guard.
Oxbig keeping moving, preventing McBride from controlling successfully.

Oxbig scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oxbig counters with a takedown into side control.
Oxbig trying to control the position but McBride is working away.
McBride is trying to control Oxbig's posture but Oxbig avoids it.
McBride tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oxbig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McBride wants to control but Oxbig postures up.

McBride bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Oxbig drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McBride is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McBride wants to control but Oxbig passes into side.
Jim McBride is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oxbig decides to stand up, so the ref orders McBride to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oxbig moves in looking to clinch but McBride pushes him off.
McBride stuffs the takedown.

McBride closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oxbig is looking to control McBride's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oxbig avoid being mounted?
McBride is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oxbig is pressing down on McBride's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBride is in close to Oxbig's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oxbig is trying to control the position but McBride postures up.
Mike Oxbig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McBride avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim McBride showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBride, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McBride!