PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rayn MaClough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayn MaClough had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

MaClough
vs
Mei

179 cm
27
164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

179 cm
31
160 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rayn MaClough!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaClough throws a jab but it's blocked by Mei.

A momentary lapse in concentration from MaClough enables Mei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MaClough manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

MaClough throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mei escapes and throws MaClough's legs to the side, diving into side control!
MaClough is looking for a sweep.
MaClough takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MaClough is trying to control Mei's posture but Mei avoids it.
Mei has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MaClough!
Mei looking to control and managing it successfully.
MaClough tries to hold on but Mei pushes him away.
MaClough is bucking up trying to escape but Mei cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mei controlling his opponent.

Mei is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MaClough can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MaClough is looking to improve his position but Mei isn't that keen on the idea.
MaClough takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mei controlling from mount.
Mei landing strikes from the mount and MaClough is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mei looking to secure an arm triangle but MaClough defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MaClough is working to get back to half guard.
MaClough tries to lock up and control but Mei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mei content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mei raining down shots from the mount!
Mei controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaClough is working to get back to half guard.
MaClough is working hard here to advance position.

Mei stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
MaClough doesn't manage to clinch there - Mei circles away.
MaClough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Mei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MaClough was covering up waiting for the punch and Mei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MaClough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mei is one step ahead there.
Mei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mei pushes down on MaClough's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MaClough has hold of Mei's hands but Mei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MaClough wants to control but Mei is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mei decides to return to a standing position.

Mei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MaClough tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mei is in MaClough's guard.
Mei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MaClough is keeping the position for now.
Mei landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mei throwing strikes but missing.
Mei won't allow MaClough to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pai Mei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mei rushes MaClough and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mei has clasped his hands together around MaClough's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MaClough trying his best to control but Mei has mounted him.
MaClough tries to reverse the position but Mei maintains control.
BOOM! Mei connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mei lands with some strikes.
MaClough is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Mei is working for a guillotine from mount but MaClough frees his head quite easily.
MaClough is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mei controlling from mount.

Mei is working for a guillotine from mount but MaClough frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MaClough taking shots to the head.
Mei controlling from mount.
MaClough wants to control but Mei is having none of it.
MaClough is looking to improve his position but Mei isn't that keen on the idea.

Mei is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, MaClough has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Mei stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mei shoots in and gets a takedown into MaClough's guard.
Mei postures up.
Mei is pushing down on MaClough's leg trying to pass to half guard. MaClough is fighting to maintain full guard but Mei has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mei is trying to control the action in half guard but MaClough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MaClough is pressing down on Mei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MaClough wants to sweep but no luck.
Mei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MaClough can't keep his opponent in guard - Mei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mei trying to mount his opponent but MaClough defends it.
MaClough tries to roll over but Mei keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mei seems to be looking for submissions.
MaClough is in trouble now - Mei has advanced to mount!
MaClough is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mei controlling the pace for now.

Mei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Mei is working for a guillotine from mount but MaClough frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mei controlling his opponent.
MaClough working to try and regain half guard.
Mei controlling his opponent.
Mei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MaClough working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mei controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pai Mei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mei swats away the attempt to clinch by MaClough.
Mei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MaClough wants to clinch.
MaClough throws out a loose jab but Mei uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mei scores with a takedown into MaClough's guard.
Mei 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.
Mei preventing the sweep.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei is stalling in the full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pai Mei wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mei avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mei moves into full mount! MaClough won't be happy about that!
Mei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mei in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MaClough defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mei.
Mei scoring with strikes but MaClough is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mei trying to control but MaClough is having none of it.
MaClough tries to hold on but Mei pushes him away.
MaClough can't escape the position.
Mei with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mei controlling from mount.
MaClough working to try and regain half guard.
Mei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Mei swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pai Mei!
Pai Mei is the new lightweight champion!