PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan MacMillan (ranked 7646 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bloom (ranked 6519 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Evan MacMillan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evan MacMillan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

MacMillan
vs
Bloom

188 cm
18
243 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan MacMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Bloom!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bloom misses.

MacMillan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bloom, pushing him back against the cage.
MacMillan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from MacMillan.

MacMillan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacMillan wants to clinch up but Bloom keeps it at a distance.
Bloom looks to land a left hand but MacMillan moved out of range nicely.
MacMillan tries to clinch up but Bloom circles away and keeps his distance.

MacMillan clinches up with Bloom and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan misses with a punch to the body.
MacMillan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacMillan controlling the action here for a moment.
MacMillan leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacMillan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacMillan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jason Bloom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
Bloom lands with a good body shot.
MacMillan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bloom just misses with a punch to the body.

Bloom gets tackled into the cage by MacMillan. MacMillan maintains the clinch.
Bloom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bloom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacMillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

MacMillan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacMillan misses with the head strike.

MacMillan breaks from the clinch.
MacMillan misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacMillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloom misses with a looping right.
Bloom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloom misses the jab.
Bloom has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacMillan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bloom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacMillan tries to clinch up but Bloom circles away and keeps his distance.
MacMillan walks into a jab.
Bloom misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bloom has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
MacMillan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with MacMillan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nice elbow from MacMillan.

It looks like Jason Bloom has been cut.

MacMillan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacMillan swinging wildly here.
Bloom checks a leg kick.
Bloom throws out a counter right but MacMillan avoids it with no problem.
MacMillan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloom throws out the jab.
Bloom keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloom throws a looping overhand right but MacMillan ducks down to avoid it.
Bloom misses with a wild body shot.
Bloom moves out of range as MacMillan throws a body kick.
Bloom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacMillan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bloom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bloom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacMillan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Bloom coming out on top.
Bloom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacMillan misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

MacMillan rushes Bloom and presses him up against the cage.
MacMillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bloom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacMillan lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Bloom will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bloom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacMillan manages to avoid it.
MacMillan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bloom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacMillan.
MacMillan throws a right hand that Bloom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloom also avoids with ease.
MacMillan wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bloom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jason Bloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMillan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bloom scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by MacMillan.
MacMillan needs to keep his hands up - Bloom had a free shot at his head there.
Bloom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

MacMillan closes the distance and pushes Bloom back into the cage.

MacMillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jason Bloom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacMillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloom connects with a crisp jab.
Evan MacMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacMillan moves out of range as Bloom strikes.
Bloom misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloom. MacMillan does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacMillan looks to clinch
and MacMillan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Bloom catches MacMillan right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacMillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloom lands with a cross.
Bloom throws an overhand right that lands on MacMillan's shoulder, as MacMillan tries to avoid the shot.
Bloom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bloom misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

MacMillan moves into the clinch.
MacMillan leaning against his opponent.
MacMillan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacMillan lands a shoulder strike.
MacMillan tries to throw a body punch but Bloom avoids it by throwing MacMillan back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacMillan.

MacMillan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacMillan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacMillan takes one to the chin there.
Bloom misses with a hook.
Bloom throws a good cross that connects.
Bloom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacMillan misses with a combination
and Bloom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloom misses with an uppercut
and MacMillan counters with a good, hard body kick but Bloom shrugs it off.
MacMillan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloom circles away.
MacMillan slips under a jab from Bloom.
Bloom throws a series of punches but MacMillan moves out of range.
Bloom lands a jab to MacMillan's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloom throws the left hand but MacMillan avoids the punch easily.
MacMillan appears to be looking for a big counter.

MacMillan has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacMillan.
MacMillan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacMillan tries to throw a body punch but Bloom avoids it by throwing MacMillan back against the cage.

MacMillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacMillan looks to clinch
and Bloom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacMillan blocks a jab.
MacMillan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bloom manages to circle out of the way.
Bloom throws a hook but MacMillan avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bloom.
Donk. Bloom catches MacMillan right on the button with a cross.
MacMillan wants to clinch up but Bloom keeps it at a distance.
Bloom lands a nice shot that snaps MacMillan's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bloom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

MacMillan tries to clinch but Bloom moves out of range.
Bloom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloom lands with a cross.
MacMillan throws a sloppy head kick and Bloom moves out of range easily.
Bloom connects with a looping right hand.
MacMillan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bloom misses with a wild combination.
MacMillan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacMillan tries to clinch up.
Bloom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bloom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloom misses with a looping right.
MacMillan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacMillan tries to clinch up but Bloom circles away and keeps his distance.
MacMillan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloom misses with a double jab.
MacMillan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacMillan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bloom just misses with a punch to the body.
MacMillan fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacMillan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacMillan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bloom misses the jab.
MacMillan tries to clinch but Bloom is having none of it.
Bloom keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloom throws out a loose jab but MacMillan uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacMillan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacMillan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacMillan misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloom cracks a nice hook into MacMillan's ribs.
MacMillan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bloom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacMillan counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMillan tries a head kick but it misses.
MacMillan misses with the combination.
MacMillan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloom, as that shot connected.
Bloom throws a series of punches but MacMillan avoids them all with ease.
MacMillan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bloom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bloom lands with a nice combination. MacMillan backs away looking to recover.
Bloom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacMillans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bloom!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

MacMillan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacMillan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

MacMillan breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacMillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacMillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacMillan throws the kick towards the body but Bloom avoids it.

MacMillan rushes Bloom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bloom gets underhooks to prevent MacMillan's takedown attempt.
MacMillan looking for a takedown.

MacMillan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bloom.
MacMillan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloom.
MacMillan wants to clinch.
Bloom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacMillan is looking to clinch but Bloom is avoiding it.
Evan MacMillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloom lands with an uppercut that bounces MacMillan off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bloom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bloom winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bloom!