PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish MacShoogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacShoogle has chosen Battlefield Band as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Po
vs
MacShoogle

196 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hamish MacShoogle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Po darts in and clinches MacShoogle up against the cage.
Po connects with a knee to the head.

Po breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Po gets a clinch.
MacShoogle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Po avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Po landing knees to the head.

It looks like Hamish MacShoogle has been cut.
MacShoogle tries to pull guard but Po holds him up against the cage and eventually MacShoogle drops back down to his feet.
MacShoogle looking for a takedown.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish MacShoogle.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Po lands a nice knee to the body.
MacShoogle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Po is keeping busy.
Po landing knees to the head.
Po with a knee to the head.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacShoogle blocks it with crossed arms.
MacShoogle tries for a takedown but Po manages to get underhooks.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle can't get the takedown.
MacShoogle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Po gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacShoogle looks gassed!
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacShoogle throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacShoogle looking to stall.

Po breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Po rushes MacShoogle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Po scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacShoogle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Po with a knee to the head.
Po tries a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks it.
MacShoogle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacShoogle tries to score a body lock takedown but Po shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacShoogle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po tries to clinch but MacShoogle moves out of range.
Po keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po tries to clinch but MacShoogle moves out of range.
A jab from MacShoogle misses.
Nice sprawl there from Po as MacShoogle shoots in.
Po tries to clinch up but MacShoogle circles away and keeps his distance.

Po moves into range and clinches up with MacShoogle.
Po gets underhooks to prevent MacShoogle's takedown attempt.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacShoogle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Po with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle has Po pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Po manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacShoogle's face.
MacShoogle goes for a takedown attempt but Po pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Po rushes MacShoogle and presses him up against the cage.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacShoogle's face.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po lands a knee to the head.
MacShoogle wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacShoogle's face.

Po breaks from the clinch.

Po has managed to clinch.
MacShoogle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Po fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacShoogle shoots for a takedown but Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacShoogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but MacShoogle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacShoogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for MacShoogle with that takedown attempt.
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacShoogle shoots in but Po avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Po wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Po forces MacShoogle back against the cage and clinches.
MacShoogle wants a takedown.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle jumps guard but Po stands there with MacShoogle around his waist. MacShoogle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Po tries a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks it.
MacShoogle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Po gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacShoogle is working for takedown but Po is calmly controlling the position for now.

MacShoogle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Po is trying to keep an underhook but MacShoogle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Po is looking for a sweep. MacShoogle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Po wants to get back to his feet.

Po manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacShoogle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Po pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Po with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but MacShoogle is blocking nicely.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacShoogle's face.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacShoogle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacShoogle has Po pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Po manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but MacShoogle is blocking nicely.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacShoogle wants a takedown but no success here.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but MacShoogle is blocking nicely.
Po tries a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks it.
MacShoogle wants a takedown.
MacShoogle tries for a takedown but Po manages to get underhooks.
Po tries a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks it.
MacShoogle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Po prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Po unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacShoogle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Po landing knees to the head.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but MacShoogle is blocking nicely.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Po pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Po with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Po landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamish MacShoogle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Po closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Po lands in his opponent's guard.
Po pushing down on MacShoogle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Po wants to stand but MacShoogle has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
MacShoogle works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacShoogle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacShoogle working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Po tries to stand but MacShoogle is controlling from the bottom.

Po stands up and waves to MacShoogle to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Po closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
Tong Po has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but MacShoogle is blocking nicely.
Po landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po landing knees to the head.
Po unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacShoogle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks with his arms.
MacShoogle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacShoogle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacShoogle wants a takedown.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish MacShoogle.
MacShoogle can't break the clinch.

MacShoogle tightens his grip and picks Po up, before dumping him to the ground. Po manages to land in guard.
Po wants to stand up but MacShoogle is controlling him.
MacShoogle advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Po bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
MacShoogle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Po gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Po.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacShoogle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacShoogle blocks it with crossed arms.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacShoogle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Po using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacShoogle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacShoogle's face.
Po tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

MacShoogle is rocked!
Po lands a knee to the head.
MacShoogle is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?

Po breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacShoogle seems to have recovered his senses.
Po is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacShoogle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacShoogle shoots in but no luck this time.

Po moves into range and clinches up with MacShoogle.
MacShoogle takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacShoogle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Po avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacShoogle wants a takedown but no success here.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacShoogle can do to turn this around?
MacShoogle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Po misses with a knee strike.
MacShoogle wants to stall.
MacShoogle tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacShoogle jumps guard but Po stands there with MacShoogle around his waist. MacShoogle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Po tries a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks it.
Po tries a knee to the head but MacShoogle blocks it.
MacShoogle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacShoogle.
Po connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacShoogle's face.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Hamish MacShoogle's cut even more.

Po has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and MacShoogle goes down! Po pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!

Po decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po moves in looking to clinch but MacShoogle pushes him off.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacShoogle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Po tries to clinch but MacShoogle is having none of it.
MacShoogle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacShoogle misses with a hook.
Po lands a head kick!
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacShoogle throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacShoogle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacShoogle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Po but Po pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Po closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacShoogle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Po gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacShoogle takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacShoogle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Po pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacShoogle fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hamish MacShoogle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Po is looking to clinch.

Po clinches with his opponent.
Po unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacShoogle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacShoogle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Po pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Po landing knees to the head.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacShoogle.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacShoogle looking for a takedown.
Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish MacShoogle.
Po landing knees to the body.

MacShoogle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

MacShoogle has his foot on Po's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Po works his way back into a safe position though.
MacShoogle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

MacShoogle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacShoogle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Po manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po is looking to stand up but MacShoogle isn't so interested in that idea.
MacShoogle wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving.
Po keeping full guard, as MacShoogle tries to pass.
Po wants to stand up but MacShoogle is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po wants to clinch.

Po feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Po preventing the sweep.

Po decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacShoogle, up you get!

MacShoogle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Po sprawls well initially but MacShoogle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Po is staying active underneath MacShoogle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Po is looking to escape.

MacShoogle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Po is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po tries to clinch up but MacShoogle circles away and keeps his distance.
MacShoogle swats away the attempt to clinch by Po.
Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Po closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Po.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a knee to the head.
Po with a knee to the head.
Po prevents a takedown attempt there.
Po with an attempt at a knee that misses.

MacShoogle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

MacShoogle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Po doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Po manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Po wanted to stand there but MacShoogle had control of the position.
Hamish MacShoogle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

MacShoogle has his foot on Po's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Po works his way back into a safe position though.

Po stands and steps away. MacShoogle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Po forces MacShoogle back against the cage and clinches.
Po scores with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Po with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Po connects with a knee to the head.
MacShoogle is working for takedown but Po is calmly controlling the position for now.
Po landing knees to the head.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but MacShoogle is blocking nicely.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po stops a takedown attempt from MacShoogle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with a knee to the head.
Po prevents the takedown attempt.
MacShoogle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Po prevents it.
Po working the clinch nicely. MacShoogle is working for position but Po cracks him with a big knee to the head! MacShoogle crumples up against the cage and Po lands two more shots before the ref can save MacShoogle! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tong Po!