PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McHesburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcneil
vs
McHesburger

216 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Mcneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronald McHesburger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcneil instigates a clinch.

McHesburger lands a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McHesburger trying to control but Mcneil is working from the bottom.
Mcneil throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McHesburger trying to control but Mcneil is working from the bottom.
McHesburger tries to stand but Mcneil is controlling from the bottom.

Mcneil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McHesburger is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHesburger throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneil is trying to keep McHesburger in close.
Mcneil keeping moving, preventing McHesburger from controlling successfully.
McHesburger throws a big elbow that misses.
McHesburger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McHesburger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronald McHesburger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Mcneil drives through and clinches with McHesburger against the cage.
Mcneil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McHesburger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McHesburger effectively controlling the action here.
Mcneil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McHesburger smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHesburger throws a looping overhand right but Mcneil ducks down to avoid it.
Mcneil just misses with a punch to the body.
McHesburger swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcneil.

McHesburger dives in and scores a takedown into Mcneil's guard.
McHesburger is looking to advance position but Mcneil has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McHesburger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McHesburger is trying to reverse the position but instead Mcneil has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McHesburger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McHesburger covering up well under a series of strikes from Mcneil.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McHesburger preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcneil.
Mcneil struggling to keep hold of the position.
McHesburger has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mcneil.
I would not like to be McHesburger right now.

Mcneil patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcneil keeps control of the position as McHesburger tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHesburger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McHesburger wants to control his opponent's hands but Mcneil gets his hands free.

Mcneil has his arm under McHesburger's chin here. Game over son! Mcneil squeezes tightly and McHesburger is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Mcneil!