PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Materson
vs
McHale

200 cm
28
200 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

182 cm
30
215 lbs
35 - 12 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materson with a poor takedown

and McHale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McHale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McHale scoring with some ground and pound.
McHale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McHale trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.
McHale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McHale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McHale is stalling in the full guard.
McHale looking to sit in guard and control but Materson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson preventing the sweep.
Materson wants to pass the guard but McHale is keeping the position.
Materson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McHale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Materson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McHale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Materson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McHale.
McHale looks to land a strike but Materson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McHale scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson keeping full guard, as McHale tries to pass.
McHale scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHale postures up in Materson's guard and throws a big left but Materson blocks it.
McHale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McHale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McHale trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.
McHale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McHale throws a strike but Materson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McHale tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materson cracks McHale with a solid left hand.
McHale is pulling down on Materson's head to control his posture.
McHale looking for a sweep. Not yet McHale, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McHale can do anything to dispel that myth.
McHale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McHale trying to control the position.
Materson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McHale seems keen to control Materson's posture.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Beaumont McHale was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Materson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McHale counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson parries the strikes from McHale easily there. McHale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Materson to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson regains half guard, as McHale was trying to land strikes.
McHale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McHale is just content to waste time from the top position. Materson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Materson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Materson keeping moving, preventing McHale from controlling successfully.
Materson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Materson shoots in but McHale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from McHale. Those never looked like landing.
Materson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McHale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McHale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McHale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McHale trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHale throws an elbow that misses. Materson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McHale's guard. Nice move by Materson!
McHale wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McHale tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Materson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McHale dives on top into guard.
McHale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McHale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McHale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McHale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McHale postures up in Materson's guard and throws a big left but Materson blocks it.
Materson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale looking to pass the guard.
McHale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McHale throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McHale.
McHale throwing strikes from guard but Materson blocks nicely.
McHale chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McHale throws a strike but Materson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McHale is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHale trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materson keeping moving, preventing McHale from controlling successfully.
McHale landing some decent shots from guard.
McHale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McHale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McHale landing some decent shots from guard.
McHale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McHale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McHale wants to control from the top but Materson keeps moving.
McHale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McHale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beaumont McHale has got the better of the ground game so far.
McHale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beaumont McHale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Materson enables McHale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Materson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Materson can't keep his opponent in guard - McHale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McHale is keen to just control but Materson is a slippery customer.
Materson wants to get back to his feet.
McHale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McHale slips a nice elbow through Materson's hands, connecting with Materson's forehead.
McHale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Materson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McHale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McHale is looking to stall here but Materson recovers full guard.
McHale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Materson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson keeping moving, preventing McHale from controlling successfully.
McHale stands up over Materson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McHale throws a big elbow that misses.
McHale postures up and lands a big shot to Materson's brow.
McHale trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McHale lands a couple of elbows.
McHale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McHale scoring with punches to the head and body.
McHale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McHale trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McHale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McHale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mike Materson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McHale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materson's head.
McHale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McHale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Materson working for a triangle but McHale defends it easily.
McHale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Materson keeping full guard, as McHale tries to pass.
McHale wants to control from the top but Materson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beaumont McHale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McHale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beaumont McHale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McHale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beaumont McHale!
Our winner, Beaumont McHale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.