PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall McSweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

McSweeney
vs
Mac

193 cm
28
270 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

195 cm
28
285 lbs
12 - 20 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall McSweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mac!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac tries to clinch but McSweeney is having none of it.
Mac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac tries to clinch but McSweeney moves out of range.
McSweeney feints and then cracks Mac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac down.
McSweeney swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac.
A head kick by Mac misses

and McSweeney moves into the clinch.
McSweeney working Mac over with knees to the body.
McSweeney just leaning against Mac, taking a breather.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSweeney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSweeney blocks it with crossed arms.
McSweeney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Mac's ribcage.
Mac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McSweeney is defending well for now.
McSweeney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mac looks winded!
McSweeney trying to land knees to the body.
Mac avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McSweeney looking to throw knees to the head but Mac is blocking nicely.
Mac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSweeney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mac letting McSweeney take a breather here.
McSweeney scores with a hook to the body.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
McSweeney just leaning against Mac, taking a breather.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Mac won't want to take too many of those.
Mac avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McSweeney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSweeney controlling the action here for a moment.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
McSweeney avoiding damage as Mac throws knees to the body.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSweeney tries a knee to the head but Mac blocks it.
Mac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSweeney.
Mac with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Mac tries a knee to the head but McSweeney blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
Mac managing to block the knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney is stalling here.
Mac crunches a lovely knee into McSweeney's ribcage.
McSweeney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSweeney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSweeney works on Mac's body with a couple of short punches.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McSweeney has Mac pressed against the cage.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
The referee is keeping an eye on McSweeney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
McSweeney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McSweeney.
McSweeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac is defending well for now.
McSweeney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSweeney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mac throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSweeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac avoids the damage to the body.
Mac tries to stall but McSweeney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Mac's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac's face.
McSweeney misses with a knee strike.
McSweeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac avoids the damage to the body.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McSweeney dominated that round.
That's time! McSweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McSweeney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mac.

McSweeney takes the fight into the clinch.
McSweeney effectively controlling the action here.
Mac avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
McSweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mac is looking to control McSweeney's arms but McSweeney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mac has his back to the cage.
McSweeney missing with knees to the body.
McSweeney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McSweeney lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
McSweeney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mac stalling in the clinch but McSweeney improves position.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the head but Mac blocks with his arms.
Mac misses with a knee to the head.
Mac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Mac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSweeney avoids it.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney slows down the pace here.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Mac won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSweeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac is defending well for now.
Mac scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney landing knees to the head.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
McSweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Mac's ribcage.
McSweeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac avoids the damage to the body.
Randall McSweeney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac managing to block the knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSweeney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McSweeney is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSweeney blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSweeney avoids it.
Mac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSweeney is pushing Mac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McSweeney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac misses with a hook from the clinch.
McSweeney taking a breather.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
McSweeney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mac lands a good knee to the midsection. McSweeney won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSweeney avoids it.
McSweeney tries to throw a body punch but Mac avoids it by throwing McSweeney back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSweeney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mac avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
Mac misses with a knee to the head.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but McSweeney blocks with his arms.
McSweeney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSweeney blocks it with crossed arms.
McSweeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mac managing to block the knees to the body from McSweeney.
Mac managing to block the knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Mac's ribcage.
McSweeney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McSweeney dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Mac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McSweeney lands a head kick!
Eric Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac throws a jab but it's blocked by McSweeney.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from McSweeney.
McSweeney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McSweeney moves into range and clinches up with Mac.
Mac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McSweeney is pushing Mac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McSweeney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney misses with a knee strike.
Mac avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
Mac tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
McSweeney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McSweeney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
McSweeney just leaning against Mac, taking a breather.
Mac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSweeney avoids it.
McSweeney slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney looking to throw knees to the head but Mac is blocking nicely.
McSweeney avoiding damage as Mac throws knees to the body.
Mac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSweeney missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSweeney obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSweeney stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from McSweeney.
McSweeney trying to land knees to the body.
McSweeney has Mac pushed against the cage.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac's face.
McSweeney pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mac throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSweeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Randall McSweeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSweeney stalling in the clinch.
McSweeney takes a shot to the head.
McSweeney digs a right hand into Mac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac's gas tank.
Mac tries to land knees in the clinch but McSweeney avoids the damage to the body.
McSweeney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mac misses with a knee to the head.
McSweeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSweeney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mac using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSweeney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McSweeney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McSweeney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney effectively controlling the action here.
McSweeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
Mac tries to throw a body punch but McSweeney avoids it by throwing Mac back against the cage.
Mac managing to block the knees to the body from McSweeney.
Mac throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSweeney blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSweeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac is defending well for now.
Mac tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
Mac avoiding damage as McSweeney throws knees to the body.
Eric Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McSweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSweeney 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall McSweeney!