PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Mclean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mclean
vs
Bronson

165 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo 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, Randy Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mclean misses with a jab to the body
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bronson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mclean defends well and Bronson ends up having to push Mclean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

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

Bronson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bronson looking for a takedown.

Bronson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mclean defends well.

Bronson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mclean is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bronson is trying to pull guard but Mclean has him pressed against the cage.
Ricardo Mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Bronson.
Bronson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mclean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mclean walks away with a smile on his face. Bronson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mclean.

Bronson forces Mclean back against the cage and clinches.
Mclean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mclean moves out of range of the body kick.
Mclean could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mclean just misses with a punch to the body.

Bronson clinches up with Mclean and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mclean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mclean prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bronson tries to pull guard but Mclean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mclean is looking to control Bronson's arms but Bronson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mclean has his back to the cage.
Mclean misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson tries to circle away but Mclean has him pinned against the cage.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bronson jumps guard but Mclean stands there with Bronson around his waist. Bronson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mclean is pressed up against the cage. Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mclean down to the mat. Mclean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mclean swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bronson.

It looks like Ricardo Mclean has been cut.
Bronson tries for a takedown but Mclean manages to get underhooks.
Mclean can't break the clinch.
Mclean tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Mclean back against the cage.
Mclean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mclean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Mclean misses the target.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mclean connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
Mclean throws a right hand that misses

and Bronson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bronson looks winded!
Mclean is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bronson goes for a takedown attempt but Mclean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Mclean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bronson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mclean as he jumps to the side.

Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mclean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
Bronson looks for a takedown but Mclean sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean looks to clinch

and Bronson moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mclean is defending well.
Ricardo Mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Bronson.
Mclean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bronson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mclean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randy Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mclean takes a shot to the head.
Mclean fails to pull guard.
Mclean misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
Mclean just misses with a punch to the body.

Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Mclean is pressed up against the cage. Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mclean down to the mat. Mclean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mclean shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mclean fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mclean as Bronson shoots in.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bronson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bronson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randy Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mclean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mclean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Mclean tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mclean is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bronson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mclean is keeping busy.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mclean trying to control the position but instead, Bronson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mclean into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries a body shot but Mclean blocks it.
Come on Bronson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclean dodges the punch combination from Bronson.
Mclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Mclean's cut.
That's time! Mclean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bronson tries to keep at a distance but Mclean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mclean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mclean misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Bronson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mclean throws a strike but Bronson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mclean wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bronson manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson content to control rather than advance.
Mclean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mclean wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mclean to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bronson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mclean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronson on the ground.
Bronson trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
Bronson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mclean tries to avoid it but Bronson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mclean to the ground. Mclean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Mclean swings around for an armbar but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mclean's guard.

Bronson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mclean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Mclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ricardo Mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Bronson.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bronson.
Ricardo Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randy Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mclean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Bronson!