PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Mcclure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Baronu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Baronu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mcclure
vs
Baronu

178 cm
19
346 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
18
300 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Mcclure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Baronu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baronu.
Baronu misses with a takedown

and Mcclure counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baronu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcclure really is a fat lump.

Mcclure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baronu misses with a takedown
and Mcclure counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brock Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Baronu.
Baronu doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mcclure to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcclure. No joy for Baronu on that attempt.
Baronu misses with a leg kick

and Mcclure counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcclure throwing shots but Baronu is blocking nicely.
Baronu is trying to control but can't.
Baronu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcclure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcclure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baronu's head.
Baronu punching from the bottom.
Baronu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mcclure manages to pass to mount!
Baronu wants to control but Mcclure is having none of it.
Mcclure sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baronu tries to hold on but Mcclure postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcclure cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure lands with some strikes.
Mcclure postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baronu looks a forlorn figure.
Mcclure landing strikes from the mount and Baronu is in trouble!
Baronu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mcclure looking to finish Baronu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baronu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baronu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mcclure won't let Baronu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mcclure lands a big shot there that rocks Baronu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baronu looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baronu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mcclure lands a big shot there that rocks Baronu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcclure lands a big shot there that rocks Baronu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baronu is bucking up trying to escape but Mcclure cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baronu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Mcclure connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mcclure lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Baronu is rocked!
Mcclure lands a big elbow - Baronu is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Baronu is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brock Mcclure!