PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryne McLane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLane has chosen Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Miguel
vs
McLane

177 cm
20
193 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

192 cm
20
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryne McLane!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel shoots in and drives through. McLane sprawls well.
Miguel has his takedown stuffed
and McLane counters with a head kick. That will keep Miguel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Miguel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McLane is not content to let Miguel control the position.
McLane is looking for a sweep.
McLane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miguel.

Miguel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Miguel is trying to get an arm triangle but McLane is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLane is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel tries to advance position but instead McLane slips a leg back in to half guard.
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.

Miguel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miguel.
Miguel wants to pass to mount but McLane is defending the position.

McLane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Miguel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLane has managed to free his arm - good work.

McLane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miguel trying to mount his opponent but McLane defends it.

McLane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLane is looking for a sweep. Miguel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLane is staying active underneath Miguel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miguel stalling.
Miguel passes to side control.
McLane dodges the ground and pound from Miguel.
McLane manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miguel wants to pass to mount but McLane is defending the position.

McLane looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miguel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miguel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

McLane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McLane gets full guard.
Miguel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLane is keeping the position for now.

McLane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miguel defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguel trying to control but McLane is working from the bottom.
Miguel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miguel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

McLane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miguel defends well.
Miguel slips nicely into half guard.
Miguel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miguel tries to control but McLane wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miguel throws some wild stikes that McLane manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Miguel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miguel with a poor takedown
and Miguel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

McLane clinches up with Miguel and pushes him back against the ropes.

McLane successfully pulls guard.

McLane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miguel passes into side control.
McLane is trying to improve his position.

Miguel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McLane rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miguel's guard! Nice work there by McLane!

Miguel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miguel keeping moving, preventing McLane from controlling successfully.
Miguel striking off his back but it's not causing McLane any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel keeping moving, preventing McLane from controlling successfully.

Miguel has his foot on McLane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLane works his way back into a safe position though.
Miguel keeping moving, preventing McLane from controlling successfully.

Miguel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miguel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miguel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

McLane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Miguel working for a triangle but McLane defends it easily.
McLane trying to control but Miguel is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel keeping full guard, as McLane tries to pass.
McLane pushing down on Miguel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLane wants to take a breather but Miguel is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Miguel looking for submissions off his back.
McLane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLane trying to mount his opponent but Miguel defends it.

Miguel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Miguel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miguel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McLane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miguel sees it coming and defends easily.
McLane is thwarting Miguel's attempts to control the position.

McLane is looking for a kimura here.
McLane trying to mount his opponent but Miguel defends it.
Miguel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miguel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

McLane seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miguel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miguel is pressing down on McLane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miguel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Miguel has his foot on McLane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLane works his way back into a safe position though.
McLane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLane content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Miguel has his foot on McLane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLane works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Miguel is looking for a triangle but McLane pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryne McLane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Miguel scores with a takedown into McLane's guard.

McLane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miguel is one step ahead there.
Miguel wants to pass the guard but McLane is keeping the position.

McLane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miguel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McLane working for a triangle but Miguel defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLane lands an upkick as Miguel stands over him.

McLane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miguel is aware though and is defending well.

McLane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miguel throws a big right hand that misses.
Miguel advances to half guard.
Miguel is keen to just control but McLane is a slippery customer.
Miguel prevents McLane from improving his position.

Miguel seems to be looking for submissions.

McLane actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miguel is trying to work for a kimura but McLane is defending well.

McLane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miguel is keen to just control but McLane is a slippery customer.
Miguel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McLane tries to get to full guard but Miguel has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miguel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miguel wants to control but McLane is keeping him busy.
McLane is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel is pressing down on McLane's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLane is holding on for now.

McLane has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Miguel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Miguel!
Miguel working the strikes but McLane uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

McLane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miguel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLane is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miguel lands a nice short elbow.
McLane won't allow Miguel to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLane actively working from the bottom here.
Miguel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miguel thowing shots but they're missing.
McLane is looking to improve his position but Miguel isn't that keen on the idea.
Miguel looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Miguel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miguel punching from mount but McLane doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Miguel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miguel 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Patrick Miguel!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Patrick Miguel!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Patrick Miguel!

Patrick Miguel wins by unanimous decision!
Patrick Miguel made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) in his post fight interview.