PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Stand Alone. Thracian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I am Spartacus!!! I stand alone . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McClusky
vs
Thracian

195 cm
27
254 lbs
28 - 9 - 1

180 cm
23
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 - Green Bay Packer's 13-0
Milwaukee's Best 160 - Green Bay Packer's 13-0

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 28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thracian takes a jab right on the kisser.
McClusky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from McClusky.
McClusky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thracian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McClusky sprawls well. McClusky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thracian gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from McClusky. Those never looked like landing.
McClusky misses the shot to the body.
Thracian scores with a sloppy right hand. McClusky should have avoided that one.
Good work by Thracian as he checks the leg kick.
McClusky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClusky lands a jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from McClusky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClusky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McClusky thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClusky throws a sloppy head kick and Thracian moves out of range easily.
Jack McClusky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of McClusky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McClusky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClusky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thracian.
McClusky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McClusky looks to land a right hand but Thracian moved out of range.
McClusky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClusky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClusky takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClusky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClusky cracks Thracian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClusky scores with a decent looking hook.
McClusky throws a body punch but Thracian moves out of range.

Thracian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McClusky sprawls well initially but Thracian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thracian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McClusky's head.
Thracian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thracian is just content to waste time from the top position. McClusky takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McClusky pulls Thracian in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClusky looking for a sweep. Not yet McClusky, not yet.
Thracian throwing strikes but missing.
McClusky trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jack McClusky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thracian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thracian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack McClusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Thracian.
Thracian dives in and grabs McClusky's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClusky pushes down on Thracian's head and hops out.
Thracian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClusky walks into a straight right hand from Thracian.
McClusky throws the left hand but Thracian avoids the punch easily.
Thracian blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClusky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thracian.
McClusky throws a big shot that misses.
McClusky throws a low kick but Thracian moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McClusky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClusky scores with a sloppy right hand. Thracian should have avoided that one.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McClusky enables Thracian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McClusky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thracian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thracian wants to control from the top but McClusky keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McClusky is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClusky looking to sit in guard and control but Thracian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian prevents McClusky from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thracian postures up in McClusky's guard and throws a big left but McClusky blocks it.
Thracian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thracian is looking to work some ground and pound but McClusky has wrist control.
McClusky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian trying to control but McClusky is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McClusky wants to sweep but no luck.
Thracian postures up in McClusky's guard and throws a big left but McClusky blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McClusky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thracian.
McClusky scores with a jab. Thracian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky stuffs the takedown.
McClusky throws a leg kick but Thracian checks it.
McClusky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thracian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thracian misses with a takedown attempt - McClusky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thracian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClusky tries to avoid it but Thracian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClusky to the ground. McClusky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack McClusky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Thracian.
McClusky scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClusky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClusky swinging wildly here.
Thracian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McClusky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thracian is breathing heavily.
McClusky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClusky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thracian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClusky.
McClusky misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from McClusky. No joy for Thracian on that attempt.
Good exchange - McClusky coming out on top.
McClusky lands a body shot.
McClusky lands a jab to Thracian's midsection.
McClusky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thracian under the eye.
McClusky throws a right and a left that Thracian avoids nicely.
Thracian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thracian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClusky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClusky loads up on a big right hand but Thracian slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McClusky dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McClusky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thracian is out of range.
McClusky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClusky throws out a leg kick but Thracian moves out of range and McClusky only half commits.
McClusky misses with a lunging right hand
and Thracian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thracian moves out of range as McClusky strikes.

Thracian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McClusky sprawls well initially but Thracian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thracian with the ground and pound but McClusky uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McClusky keeping moving, preventing Thracian from controlling successfully.
Thracian throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McClusky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClusky keeping moving, preventing Thracian from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thracian with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClusky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClusky tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thracian throws a big elbow that misses.
Thracian lands a couple of elbows.
Thracian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McClusky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClusky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thracian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack McClusky wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McClusky lands with a right hand.
McClusky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thracian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClusky.
Thracian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClusky scores with a jab.
McClusky misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from McClusky misses its intended target.
Jack McClusky is winning the standup battle so far.
McClusky jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thracian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartacus Thracian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClusky misses with a double jab
and Thracian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClusky throws a right hand that misses
and Thracian counters with a straight right hand.
McClusky misses with an uppercut.
McClusky throws a leg kick but Thracian moved away.
McClusky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClusky throws a right hand that misses
and Thracian counters with a nice uppercut.
McClusky stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thracian is defended easily by McClusky.
Thracian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spartacus Thracian.
I think McClusky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McClusky!
Jack McClusky managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 - Green Bay Packer's 13-0, into his post fight interview.