PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Chinatown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes into the arena with Immortal Technique -- Point of No Return blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chinatown's choice of entrance music: Cocaine in my brain - Dillinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McClane
vs
Chinatown

185 cm
29
178 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

183 cm
29
180 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McClane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Chinatown!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane tries to bum rush Chinatown with a series of wild strikes but Chinatown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chinatown throws a series of punches but McClane moves out of range.
Chinatown shoots and misses
and McClane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McClane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chinatown.
Chinatown misses with a takedown attempt

so McClane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chinatown.
McClane thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McClane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClane throwing strikes but missing.
McClane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McClane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chinatown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McClane wants to control from the top but Chinatown keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane content to stall in guard here.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinatown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McClane lands a couple of digs.
McClane distracts Chinatown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McClane throws a big right hand that misses.
Chinatown working a defensive guard here.
Chinatown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClane.
McClane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chinatown's head.
Chinatown keeping moving, preventing McClane from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McClane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McClane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McClane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McClane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chinatown looks gassed!
McClane lands a couple of elbows.
McClane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chinatown being controlled here, momentarily.
McClane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McClane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McClane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McClane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McClane works over Chinatown with some ground and pound from guard.
Chinatown keeping moving, preventing McClane from controlling successfully.
McClane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McClane wants to control from the top but Chinatown keeps moving.
McClane lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane scoring with punches to the head and body.
McClane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McClane won't allow Chinatown to sweep him here.
Chinatown keeping moving, preventing McClane from controlling successfully.
McClane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
McClane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinatown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane landing with the ground and pound.
McClane stands up over Chinatown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chinatown keeping moving, preventing McClane from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClane works over Chinatown with some ground and pound from guard.
McClane trying to control but Chinatown is working from the bottom.
McClane scoring with some ground and pound.
McClane stands up over Chinatown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chinatown keeping moving, preventing McClane from controlling successfully.
McClane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McClane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClane 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.
McClane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chinatown's head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McClane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinatown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane lands a couple of elbows.
McClane working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane postures up and lands a big shot to Chinatown's brow.
McClane with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClane throwing strikes from guard but Chinatown blocks nicely.
McClane controls from within his opponent's guard.
McClane works over Chinatown with some ground and pound from guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClane wants to control from the top but Chinatown keeps moving.
McClane working some strikes from top position.
McClane thows a big elbow that misses.
Chinatown wants to stand but McClane is controlling the position.
McClane throwing strikes from guard but Chinatown blocks nicely.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown has momentary wrist control but McClane slips an elbow through the middle.
McClane chips away with some ground and pound.
McClane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McClane is working Chinatown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McClane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McClane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinatown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane stands up over Chinatown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McClane wants to control from the top but Chinatown keeps moving.
McClane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McClane works over Chinatown with some ground and pound from guard.
McClane scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane cracks Chinatown with a solid left hand.
McClane trying to control but Chinatown is working from the bottom.
McClane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for McClane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chinatown looks for a takedown but McClane sprawls well.
Chinatown slips a jab and a cross from McClane.
McClane misses with a takedown attempt - Chinatown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McClane connects with a crisp jab.

McClane gets a double leg takedown into Chinatown's guard.
McClane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClane throwing strikes from guard but Chinatown blocks nicely.
McClane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chinatown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClane trying to control but Chinatown is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John McClane wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McClane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chinatown is fending him off so far but McClane persists. Nope, Chinatown circles away and we're back to standing.
McClane falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chinatown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McClane's guard now.
Chinatown trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
Chinatown looking to pass the guard.
McClane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chinatown can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane wants to stand but Chinatown is controlling the position.
Chinatown throwing strikes but missing.
Chinatown trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chinatown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McClane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charlie Chinatown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McClane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chinatown circles away quickly and effectively.
McClane misses with a two punch combination.
Chinatown tries to score a power double leg takedown but McClane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chinatown somewhat.
Chinatown shoots in and drives through. McClane sprawls well.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chinatown.
No joy there for McClane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chinatown misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McClane fails with the takedown.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chinatown fails to land with a series of punches.
Chinatown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McClane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chinatown was covering up waiting for the punch and McClane finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane chips away with some ground and pound.
McClane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McClane throwing strikes from guard but Chinatown blocks nicely.
McClane stands up over Chinatown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McClane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane thows a big elbow that misses.
McClane cracks Chinatown with a solid left hand.
McClane postures up and lands a big shot to Chinatown's brow.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McClane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chinatown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McClane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McClane is looking to work some ground and pound but Chinatown has wrist control.
Chinatown looking for a sweep. Not yet Chinatown, not yet.
Chinatown wants to get back to his feet but McClane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Chinatown looking for a guillotine here but McClane defends easily.
McClane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinatown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chinatown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McClane throws a strike but Chinatown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chinatown won't allow McClane to get back to his feet.
Chinatown throws a big right hand that misses.
Chinatown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown thows a big elbow that misses.
McClane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McClane wants to get back to his feet but Chinatown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Chinatown from controlling successfully.
Chinatown stops McClane from standing up.
Chinatown throws a big right hand that misses.
Chinatown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McClane leaves Chinatown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McClane tries to bum rush Chinatown with a series of wild strikes but Chinatown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Chinatown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McClane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chinatown is trying to ground and pound but McClane uses the momentary lack of control by Chinatown to regain half guard.
Chinatown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chinatown stops McClane from getting back to his feet.
Charlie Chinatown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chinatown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chinatown wants to take a breather but McClane is having none of it.
McClane is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McClane is not content to let Chinatown control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charlie Chinatown.
Chinatown stuffs the takedown attempt from McClane. McClane gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinatown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClane tries to avoid it but Chinatown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClane to the ground. McClane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charlie Chinatown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from McClane both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McClane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McClane 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 20:17
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 20:17
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 20:17

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
John McClane is the new welterweight champion!