PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim The Dentist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mclean
vs
The Dentist

151 cm
20
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim The Dentist!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mclean closes the distance and clinches.
The Dentist trying to land knees to the body.

The Dentist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The Dentist rushes Mclean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mclean misses with a body punch.

The Dentist pulls Mclean into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Dentist wants to control the position but Mclean says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The Dentist works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Dentist is trying to keep Mclean in close.
The Dentist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Dentist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mclean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mclean really is a fat lump.
The Dentist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Mclean looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and The Dentist pushes past his half guard into mount!
The Dentist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Dentist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mclean throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mclean swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mclean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mclean has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of The Dentist's lack of action.

The Dentist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mclean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dentist pulls his head out easily.
The Dentist throwing shots but Mclean is blocking nicely.
Mclean is refusing to be controlled, as The Dentist sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dentist is pressing down on Mclean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mclean is holding on for now.
Mclean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Dentist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Dentist's back!
Mclean has the hooks in. The Dentist is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dentist is still trying to improve position.
Mclean gets his hands free as The Dentist looks to control.
Mclean is trying to stick to The Dentist's back but The Dentist is turning into Mclean. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mclean's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Dentist.
Mclean throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mclean throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mclean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Dentist trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dentist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mclean trying to keep a closed guard but The Dentist is proving a slippery customer.
The Dentist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Dentist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclean swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tim The Dentist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Dentist moves out of range of the body kick from Mclean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Dentist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mclean sprawls well initially but The Dentist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean wants to control but The Dentist is keeping busy.
Mclean controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim The Dentist dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Dentist has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Dentist missing with knees to the body.

The Dentist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mclean is trying to keep an underhook but The Dentist manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Dentist is keen to just control but Mclean is a slippery customer.
Mclean throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The Dentist prevents Mclean from standing back up.
Mclean wants to control but The Dentist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mclean pushes The Dentist off looking to stand but The Dentist dives back in and keeps control.
The Dentist wants to free his trapped foot but Mclean is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mclean looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dentist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mclean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Dentist wants to stand but Mclean has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mclean flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Mclean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The Dentist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mclean sees it coming and defends easily.
The Dentist works his way into full mount!
Mclean swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Dentist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Dentist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tim The Dentist has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Dentist wants to control the pace but Mclean is squirming around nicely.
The Dentist lands a couple of good shots and Mclean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will The Dentist go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is really stuck here.

The Dentist has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mclean has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The Dentist is trying to stick to Mclean's back but Mclean is turning into The Dentist. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Dentist's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mclean.
Mclean won't allow The Dentist to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mclean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mclean tries to stand but The Dentist is controlling from the bottom.
The Dentist wants to sweep here but Mclean controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dentist wants to improve his position but instead Mclean has moved into half guard.
The Dentist is looking to control Mclean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Dentist avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mclean is trying to work for a kimura but The Dentist is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim The Dentist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mclean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mclean wants to sweep here but The Dentist controlling him for the moment.
Mclean trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mclean striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The Dentist would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Dentist trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
Mclean doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dentist wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.

Mclean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Dentist trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Dentist connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dentist wants to stand but Mclean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The Dentist stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Dentist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mclean's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Dentist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mclean misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean is looking to reverse the position.
The Dentist looks up at the clock and then as Mclean takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Dentist smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The Dentist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mclean!
Mclean tries to reverse the position but The Dentist maintains control.
Mclean throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mclean has given up his back here.
The Dentist lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mclean tries to escape the position.

Mclean fending off the submission attempt from The Dentist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Dentist has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The Dentist trying to control momentarily.
Mclean trying to control the position but The Dentist manages to sink in the hooks.
Mclean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The Dentist is hanging on to Mclean's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dentist lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mclean.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The Dentist's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The Dentist just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mclean tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mclean can't escape the position.
The Dentist looking to control but Mclean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mclean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mclean is trying to escape the mount.
Mac Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim The Dentist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Dentist breaks from Mclean's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim The Dentist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Dentist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim The Dentist!