PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCain comes to the cage accompanied by Hate by Jay-Z. The crowd seem to be enjoying Doe's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross - John Doe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCain
vs
Doe

196 cm
28
300 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
275 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Zipp Zapp
Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain misses with an uppercut.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.

McCain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCain lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
McCain 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.
McCain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
McCain trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Doe trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain is in close to Doe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doe trying to control here.
McCain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
McCain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

McCain is working for a kimura but Doe is defending it quite comfortably.
Doe trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe has hold of McCain's hands but McCain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain wants to take a breather but Doe is having none of it.
McCain is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
Doe taking some punishment here, with McCain in his half guard.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe trying to control but McCain postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McCain is staying active.
McCain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

McCain is working for an americana but Doe has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McCain was thinking about the submission.
Doe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCain pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCain lands strikes from half guard.

McCain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCain.

McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doe defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?

McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doe defends it well.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

McCain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark McCain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark McCain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doe tries to clinch up.

McCain rushes Doe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doe throws an elbow but misses.
Doe lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Doe lands an elbow just above McCain 's eye.

It looks like Mark McCain has been cut.
Doe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCain can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Doe.
McCain wants to take the fight to the mat but Doe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe tries a body shot but McCain blocks it.

McCain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doe regains guard immediately.
McCain throws a big elbow that misses.
McCain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe seems keen to control McCain's posture.

McCain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doe!
Doe working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe cracks McCain with a big right hand but McCain just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain dodges the ground and pound from Doe.
McCain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCain tries to get out of the position.
Doe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Doe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doe's guard! Nice work there by McCain!
McCain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a big right hand that misses.
McCain wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
McCain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCain postures up.
McCain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCain connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Doe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Doe wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe tries to clinch

and McCain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doe won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe is not content to let McCain control the position.

McCain is trying to get an arm triangle but Doe is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe taking a bit of punishment here - McCain scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark McCain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark McCain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe lands a jab to the nose.
McCain tries to clinch there but Doe circles away.
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
Doe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doe's waist but Doe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCain off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCain moves in looking to clinch but Doe pushes him off.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doe tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
Doe tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.

Doe cracks McCain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doe finish him?
McCain closes the distance and clinches up with Doe, looking for a takedown. McCain pushes Doe against the cage but Doe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doe clinches.
Doe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doe lands a nice uppercut.
McCain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

McCain is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Doe drops McCain onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCain is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh McCain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe has McCain pressed against the cage. He pushes McCain back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Doe throws a beautiful elbow that sends McCain crashing to the floor! Doe piles on the pressure with more strikes! McCain is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Doe!
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.