PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan McLawhorn (ranked 6232 p4p, 264 weight class) and Mark McStinkerson (ranked 6424 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McLawhorn
vs
McStinkerson

155 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan McLawhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark McStinkerson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLawhorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStinkerson.
McLawhorn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

McLawhorn clinches.
McStinkerson jumps guard but McLawhorn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McStinkerson is working for takedown but McLawhorn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryan McLawhorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark McStinkerson.
McStinkerson goes for a takedown attempt but McLawhorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McLawhorn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McLawhorn showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLawhorn is keen to just control but McStinkerson is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStinkerson has hold of McLawhorn's hands but McLawhorn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McLawhorn wants to get back to his feet.
McLawhorn is trying to control the action in half guard but McStinkerson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McLawhorn trying to control the pace.
McLawhorn tries to stand but can't do so whilst McStinkerson controls his leg.
McLawhorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McStinkerson wants to control but McLawhorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLawhorn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McStinkerson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McLawhorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

McStinkerson gets caught napping as McLawhorn dives in and scores a takedown. McStinkerson manages to retain guard.
McLawhorn trying to stand up but can't free himself from McStinkerson's guard.
McStinkerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McStinkerson working for a triangle but McLawhorn defends it easily.
McLawhorn advances to half guard.
McLawhorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McStinkerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McStinkerson tries to get to full guard but McLawhorn has control of the leg.
McLawhorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McStinkerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McLawhorn slows the pace down in half guard.
McLawhorn wants to free his trapped foot but McStinkerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
McLawhorn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLawhorn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLawhorn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McStinkerson is fending him off so far but McLawhorn persists. Nope, McStinkerson circles away and we're back to standing.
McStinkerson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McLawhorn throws a poor cross that misses
and McStinkerson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLawhorn thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLawhorn is defended easily by McStinkerson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan McLawhorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McStinkerson.
McLawhorn misses with a takedown attempt

and McStinkerson moves into the clinch.
McStinkerson tries to break free but McLawhorn pushes him back against the cage.
McStinkerson is pressed up against the cage. McLawhorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McStinkerson down to the mat. McStinkerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McStinkerson wants to clinch.
McLawhorn is looking to counter with head kicks.
McLawhorn shoots in for a takedown but McStinkerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan McLawhorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStinkerson darts in looking for a takedown but McLawhorn gets double underhooks and turns McStinkerson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McStinkerson rushes McLawhorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McLawhorn wants a takedown but no success here.
McStinkerson can't break the clinch.
McLawhorn looking to throw knees to the head but McStinkerson is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McStinkerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McStinkerson breaks from the clinch.
McStinkerson stuffs the takedown attempt from McLawhorn. McLawhorn gets slowly back to his feet.
McLawhorn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLawhorn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McStinkerson defends well and McLawhorn ends up having to push McStinkerson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bryan McLawhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLawhorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLawhorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McStinkerson as he jumps to the side.
McStinkerson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

McStinkerson gets a clinch.
McStinkerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStinkerson lands a body punch.

McStinkerson jumps into guard, dragging McLawhorn to the mat.

McStinkerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McStinkerson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLawhorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLawhorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McStinkerson pulls McLawhorn in close to prevent any damage.

McStinkerson has his foot on McLawhorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLawhorn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLawhorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McLawhorn looking to sit in guard and control but McStinkerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

McLawhorn is working an open guard so McStinkerson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McLawhorn misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McStinkerson to counter with a crisp jab.

McLawhorn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McStinkerson's guard.

McStinkerson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStinkerson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLawhorn tries for a takedown but McStinkerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStinkerson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for McStinkerson with that takedown attempt.
McStinkerson shoots in for a takedown but McLawhorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McStinkerson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLawhorn but McLawhorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McLawhorn moves into range and clinches up with McStinkerson.
McStinkerson slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark McStinkerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McLawhorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McStinkerson as he avoids it easily.
McLawhorn leaves McStinkerson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by McLawhorn or perhaps it was just good defense by McStinkerson, which made it look bad.
McLawhorn misses with a takedown
and McStinkerson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan McLawhorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStinkerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStinkerson tries for a takedown but McLawhorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McStinkerson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLawhorn pinned against the cage. McLawhorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStinkerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLawhorn's waist but McLawhorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McStinkerson off to one side.
McLawhorn tries to clinch there but McStinkerson circles away.

McLawhorn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McStinkerson to the mat! McStinkerson manages to get full guard.

McStinkerson pushes McLawhorn off and scrambles back to his feet.
McLawhorn tries to clinch up but McStinkerson circles away and keeps his distance.
McLawhorn misses with a takedown
and McStinkerson counters with a nice body shot.
McStinkerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLawhorn.

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

McStinkerson sneaks out the side door and pushes McLawhorn away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStinkerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark McStinkerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStinkerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLawhorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McStinkerson throws a combination. McLawhorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLawhorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McStinkerson as he jumps to the side.
McStinkerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and McLawhorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

McLawhorn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McLawhorn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McStinkerson looks to move to half guard but instead McLawhorn has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLawhorn with shots to the head and body - McStinkerson looks very uncomfortable down there.

McLawhorn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McStinkerson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McStinkerson wants to control but McLawhorn postures up.
McStinkerson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McLawhorn is staying active.
McStinkerson controls the position for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLawhorn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

McLawhorn decides to stand up, so the ref orders McStinkerson to his feet.

McLawhorn has McStinkerson up against the cage in a clinch.
McStinkerson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLawhorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McStinkerson smiles and moves away.
Bryan McLawhorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLawhorn is looking to clinch but McStinkerson is avoiding it.
McStinkerson flicks out a counter leg kick but McLawhorn steps away.
Bryan McLawhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark McStinkerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McStinkerson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLawhorn circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark McStinkerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McStinkerson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mark McStinkerson!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mark McStinkerson!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mark McStinkerson!

Mark McStinkerson wins by unanimous decision!