PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Belfort has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renaldo Mclean's chin.

Mclean
vs
Belfort

190 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renaldo Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort tries to clinch up

and Mclean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mclean.
Mclean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belfort has a closed guard, preventing Mclean from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort trying to strike off his back.
Mclean connects with a couple of short punches.
Belfort is trying to keep Mclean in close.
Mclean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Mclean is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Belfort gets the takedown into side control.
Mclean striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Belfort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mclean has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to hold Mclean in close to prevent damage but Mclean has managed to pass into half guard.
Belfort wants to get back to full guard.
Mclean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mclean working Belfort over with strikes.
Mclean slows the pace down in half guard.
Mclean is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Mclean is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is thwarting Belfort's attempts to control the position.
Mclean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mclean is trying to work for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
Belfort looks winded!
Belfort wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mclean working Belfort over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclean prevents Belfort from improving his position.

Mclean decides to stand up.
Belfort swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mclean counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belfort!
Mclean is working Belfort over with some ground and pound from side control.

Mclean stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Belfort shoots in and gets a takedown into Mclean's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renaldo Mclean dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mclean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belfort was covering up waiting for the punch and Mclean finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Belfort is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mclean presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Belfort jumps into guard, dragging Mclean to the mat.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Belfort lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mclean controlling Belfort's posture.

Mclean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Mclean looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mclean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belfort trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
Mclean controlling the position.
Mclean wants to sweep but no luck.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrew Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mclean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belfort was covering up waiting for the punch and Mclean finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Mclean is proving a slippery customer.
Belfort is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mclean wants to control but Belfort is keeping busy.
Belfort prevents Mclean from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belfort perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mclean is looking for a sweep. Belfort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belfort 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 is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Belfort jumps into side control!

Belfort goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mclean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belfort's guard! Nice work there by Mclean!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belfort wants to sweep here but Mclean controlling him for the moment.
Belfort trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mclean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mclean is in Belfort's guard.
Mclean landing some decent shots from guard.
Mclean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belfort is proving hard to escape from.

Mclean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Mclean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Mclean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Mclean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mclean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Mclean - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Mclean manages to break the clinch.

Mclean dives in and scores a takedown into Belfort's guard.
Mclean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to control the position but Mclean says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mclean scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mclean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Mclean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mclean stands up out of the half guard.

Belfort manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mclean on his heels. He'll look to pass Mclean's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mclean is looking for a triangle but Belfort pushes his legs off easily.

Mclean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belfort gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Mclean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mclean with a nice head shot there.
Mclean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belfort can do to turn this around?

Belfort pushes Mclean off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mclean pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mclean throws a big counter combination but Belfort scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andrew Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Belfort closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Mclean manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Belfort enables Mclean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Belfort manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Belfort has a closed guard, preventing Mclean from standing up.
Belfort is striking but Mclean is not phased and passes to half guard.

Mclean seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renaldo Mclean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mclean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renaldo Mclean!