PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyman Mcmillan (ranked 5903 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Homerun (ranked 5469 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mcmillan
vs
Homerun

220 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hyman Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louis Homerun!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmillan darts in looking for a takedown but Homerun gets double underhooks and turns Mcmillan into the cage.
Homerun throws a jab when Mcmillan was well out of range.
Mcmillan goes for a double leg but Homerun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Homerun continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Homerun. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Homerun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Homerun swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcmillan.
Louis Homerun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Homerun misses.
Mcmillan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Homerun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcmillan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Homerun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcmillan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillan thows a huge punch but Homerun dodges it nicely.
Mcmillan slips a nice elbow through Homerun's hands, connecting with Homerun's forehead.
Mcmillan thows a huge punch but Homerun dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcmillan lands a nice short elbow.
Mcmillan thows a huge punch but Homerun dodges it nicely.
Mcmillan thows a huge punch but Homerun dodges it nicely.
Homerun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcmillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mcmillan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Homerun has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mcmillan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Homerun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcmillan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Homerun defending well though.
Homerun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcmillan.
Homerun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mcmillan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcmillan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcmillan wants to control but Homerun is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Homerun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Homerun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Homerun's head.
Mcmillan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcmillan winds up and cracks Homerun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcmillan thows a huge punch but Homerun dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcmillan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcmillan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Homerun is staying active underneath Mcmillan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcmillan throwing shots but Homerun is blocking nicely.
Mcmillan misses with a head shot. Homerun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mcmillan lands a couple of elbows.
Mcmillan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcmillan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcmillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Homerun 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.
A nice combination there by Homerun.
Homerun looks winded!
Homerun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Mcmillan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcmillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homerun misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcmillan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Homerun as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyman Mcmillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homerun misses with a straight right.
Mcmillan tries to counter by clinching up but Homerun breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hyman Mcmillan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mcmillan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Homerun.
Homerun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mcmillan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Homerun won't be happy with that.
Homerun is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcmillan is keeping cool and he's managed to take Homerun's back.
Mcmillan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Homerun prevents Mcmillan from getting a body triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmillan throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Mcmillan looking to break Homerun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Homerun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcmillan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mcmillan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Homerun is looking for a way out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan struggling to land strikes to the head as Homerun covers up.
Mcmillan misses with a punch to the head.
Homerun can't escape the position.
Homerun takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mcmillan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Homerun can do to turn this around?
Mcmillan lands a shot to the body.
Homerun is breathing heavily.
Homerun wants to get back to his feet.
Homerun is trapped and Mcmillan is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Homerun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mcmillan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Homerun covering up well and avoiding damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mcmillan controlling the positon.
Mcmillan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Homerun is looking for a way out.
Homerun avoids the strikes from Mcmillan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan misses with an elbow to the head.

Mcmillan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mcmillan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mcmillan missing with strikes from the back.
Mcmillan misses with a punch to the head.
Mcmillan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Homerun up.
Mcmillan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mcmillan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hyman Mcmillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcmillan missing with strikes from the back.
Homerun covering up well under a series of strikes from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan misses with an elbow to the head.
Mcmillan throwing sloppy strikes.

Homerun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mcmillan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Mcmillan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Homerun misses with a right hand

and Mcmillan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Homerun stops a takedown attempt from Mcmillan.
Homerun is trying to break free.
Homerun has had enough of the clinch but Mcmillan keeps him there for the moment.

Mcmillan pulls Homerun into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmillan looking to control.

Mcmillan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Homerun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Homerun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcmillan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Homerun's guard.

Mcmillan 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Homerun is trying to control the position but Mcmillan postures up.
Homerun is looking to stand up but Mcmillan isn't so interested in that idea.
Homerun can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcmillan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcmillan stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcmillan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcmillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Homerun's head.
Homerun wants to improve his position but Mcmillan is controlling well.
Mcmillan with the ground and pound but Homerun uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mcmillan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Homerun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcmillan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcmillan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan wants to control from the top but Homerun keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcmillan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcmillan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcmillan is looking to work some ground and pound but Homerun has wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcmillan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Homerun sprawls well. Homerun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcmillan gets slowly back to his feet.
Homerun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Louis Homerun seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan slips a jab and a cross from Homerun.
Homerun throws a nice looking combination but Mcmillan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcmillan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyman Mcmillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homerun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Homerun thuds his right hand into Mcmillan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Homerun lands a right hook to the body.
Homerun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mcmillan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan is standing up over Homerun. Homerun looks to escape but Mcmillan dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mcmillan trying to control the action but Homerun is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hyman Mcmillan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcmillan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!