PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John McCall has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McCall
vs
Crain

183 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Crain!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from McCall as Crain shoots in.
Crain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCall tries to avoid it but Crain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCall to the ground. McCall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crain throws a series of punches but McCall avoids them all with ease.
McCall throws a right hand that Crain ducks under and follows up with a left that Crain also avoids with ease.
McCall tries a low kick but Crain avoids it.

Crain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Crain swings around for an armbar but McCall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crain's guard.
McCall wants to control from the top but Crain keeps moving.

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

Crain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCall stopping the sweep attempt from Crain.

Crain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Crain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCall defends well.
McCall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Crain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCall manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall has control of Crain's left arm, preventing Crain from doing any damage.
Crain postures up.
Crain throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crain trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crain throws an elbow that misses. McCall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crain's guard. Nice move by McCall!
McCall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crain is keeping the position for now.
Crain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Crain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Crain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCall is aware though and is defending well.
McCall won't allow Crain to sweep him here.
McCall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCall is aware though and is defending well.

Crain looking for a triangle here. McCall is fighting it but it looks tight! Crain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCall is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Crain!