PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hitman (ranked 5852 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clutcher McStraws (ranked 5848 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.

Hitman
vs
McStraws

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clutcher McStraws!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman shoots in looking for a takedown but McStraws manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hitman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hitman shoots for a takedown but McStraws saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

McStraws shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitman trying to control here.
Hitman wants to get back to full guard.
McStraws performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman taking some punishment here, with McStraws in his half guard.
McStraws controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStraws passes the guard and advances to mount!
McStraws scoring with strikes but Hitman is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman tries to reverse the position but McStraws maintains control.
Hitman is squirming around, avoiding McStraws's attempts to control the action.
McStraws content just to control the position here.
Hitman taking shots to the head.
McStraws connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hitman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

McStraws looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McStraws looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hitman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McStraws.
Hitman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStraws on the ground.

McStraws swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hitman is now in McStraws's guard. A big mistake from McStraws there, giving up the dominant position!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McStraws can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman throws a strike but McStraws rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStraws showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from McStraws.
McStraws missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStraws is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStraws connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clutcher McStraws dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hitman gets caught flat footed, as McStraws shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McStraws not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hitman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McStraws misses with a head kick.
Hitman attempts a counter takedown but McStraws avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws blocks a head kick by Hitman.
Hitman takes a jab right on the kisser.

McStraws drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitman is looking to get back to his feet here but McStraws is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hitman's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman is really stuck here.
McStraws tries to keep control of the position but Hitman is staying busy.

Hitman fending off the submission attempt from McStraws.
Hitman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McStraws tightening his grip on Hitman, looking for the choke.
McStraws is hanging on to Hitman's back as he tries to escape.

McStraws has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hitman tries to escape the position.
McStraws connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hitman to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStraws lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McStraws scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hitman is looking for a way out.
Hitman trying to control the hands but McStraws breaks the grip.
Hitman tries to escape but McStraws has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McStraws landing with strikes.
McStraws is looking to control Hitman but Hitman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Hitman right now.
Hitman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStraws trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hitman doesn't escape.
McStraws lands punches and elbows.

Hitman showing good submission defense here.
McStraws is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clutcher McStraws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hitman shoots in and drives through. McStraws sprawls well.
Hitman closes this distance looking for a takedown but McStraws circles away.

McStraws scores with a takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws controlling from the top position.
McStraws with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hitman tries to sprawl but McStraws drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hitman is looking to get back to is feet but McStraws passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McStraws looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hitman taking a bit of punishment here - McStraws scoring with strikes.

McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStraws wants to control but Hitman is keeping him busy.

McStraws wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitman, who protects the arm well.
Hitman tries to improve position but can't.
Clutcher McStraws has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is not content to let McStraws control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face as McStraws controls the position.

McStraws stands up and beckons Hitman to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

McStraws gets a double leg takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws postures up and lands a big shot to Hitman's brow.

McStraws drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McStraws jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McStraws pushes down on Hitman's leg and manages to get into half guard.

McStraws moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hitman.
Mark Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clutcher McStraws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStraws just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clutcher McStraws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McStraws 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clutcher McStraws!