PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko McCracken acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Win
vs
McCracken

225 cm
24
303 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Built Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken is looking to land body kicks.
McCracken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCracken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCracken stuffs the takedown.
McCracken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Win.

Win shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Win showed some decent athleticism there.

Win is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCracken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Win.

Win is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Win eventually gives up the hold.

Win is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCracken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Win.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Win is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCracken trying to control but Win postures up.

Win is looking for a kimura but McCracken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Win to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Win is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCracken sees it coming and defends easily.

Win is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Win wants to work for an arm triangle but McCracken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Win is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.

Win is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to kick Win off but Win keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Win is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Win is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Win is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Win is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.

Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.
McCracken desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Built Win dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McCracken throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Win ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Win misses with a takedown attempt - McCracken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCracken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from McCracken misses.
Win shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCracken as he avoids it easily.
Built Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Win avoids them all with ease.
Built Win seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCracken as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Win throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCracken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Win is in McCracken's guard.

Win is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCracken is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCracken has escaped and now he's on top!

Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCracken defends it easily.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCracken wants to stand but Win is controlling his posture from full guard.

Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Win is retaining full guard.
Win will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Win looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCracken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control but Win is working from the bottom.

Win is working an open guard so McCracken takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCracken throws a right hand that Win ducks under and follows up with a left that Win also avoids with ease.
Win shoots for a double leg takedown but McCracken sprawls well. He's pushed Win's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Win fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCracken throws the kick towards the body but Win avoids it.
McCracken jabs at Win's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Win throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Win off to one side.
McCracken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Win closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCracken's guard.

Win has gone for a leg lock! McCracken slips out almost immediately though and dives into Win's guard.
McCracken is looking to stand up but Win won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McCracken stands up and waves to Win to follow him.
McCracken pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Win back to the ropes. McCracken follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Win sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from McCracken as Win shoots in.
Mirko McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Win scores with a takedown into McCracken's guard.
McCracken is looking to stand up but Win isn't so interested in that idea.
Win passes McCracken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Win is looking for a kimura but McCracken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Win to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Win is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McCracken is defending against the submission attempts here by Win.

Win is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCracken has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Win is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Win eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Built Win dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Win shoots in for a takedown but McCracken shows good takedown defense.
McCracken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from McCracken.
A telegraphed right hand from McCracken misses the target.
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Win sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCracken misses with a body kick.
Win shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCracken but McCracken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Win looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCracken is fending him off so far but Win persists. Nope, McCracken circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from McCracken as Win shoots in.
McCracken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCracken.
McCracken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Win fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirko McCracken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Win looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCracken is fending him off so far but Win persists. Nope, McCracken circles away and we're back to standing.
McCracken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCracken lands a nice shot that snaps Win's head back.

Win closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCracken tries to escape but Win is in control.

Win swings around for an armbar but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Win's guard.

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

McCracken gets to his feet - Win follows without any prompting.
Win shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCracken pinned against the ropes. McCracken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken throws the kick towards the body but Win avoids it.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Win avoids them all with ease.
McCracken throws a hook but Win blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McCracken.
Win shoots in for a double leg but McCracken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCracken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Win.

Win gets the takedown into side control.
McCracken can't do much from the bottom here.

Win tries for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.

Win tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCracken sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken wants to get back to his feet.

Win is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Win is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Win eventually gives up the hold.
McCracken is trying to stand up here but Win is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Win is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCracken pushes Win off looking to stand but Win dives back in and keeps control.
Mirko McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

McCracken is defending against the submission attempts here by Win.

Win looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko McCracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Win 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Built Win!
Built Win decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.