PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Mccullough (ranked 24671 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revan Paingiver (ranked 5708 p4p, 0 weight class). Revan Paingiver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mccullough
vs
Paingiver

216 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Mccullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Revan Paingiver!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paingiver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paingiver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paingiver wants to land a leg kick but Mccullough is out of range.
It looked like Mccullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Paingiver. Those never looked like landing.
Mccullough is looking for a counter combo.
Paingiver throws a right hand that Mccullough ducks under and follows up with a left that Mccullough also avoids with ease.
Paingiver just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMccullough.
Mccullough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mccullough checks a leg kick nicely.
Mccullough lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good shot there by Paingiver.
Paingiver fails to land with a series of punches.
Mccullough lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Paingiver.
Paingiver throws a big shot that misses.
Paingiver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paingiver misses with the combination.
Paingiver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccullough takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paingiver throws a low kick, looking for Mccullough's leg but Mccullough calmly moves out of range.
Paingiver wants to land a leg kick but Mccullough is out of range.
Mccullough fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mccullough closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paingiver circles away.
Paingiver misses with a series of wild punches.
Mccullough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Revan Paingiver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paingiver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mccullough thinks about countering with a body kick.

Mccullough shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paingiver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mccullough working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough controlling the position from side mount.
Mccullough has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paingiver can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
You can see the frustration on Paingiver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mccullough is looking to take a break and control but Paingiver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mccullough trying to control the position but Paingiver is working away.
Mccullough working away.
A lull in the action here.
Mccullough is looking to take a break and control but Paingiver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paingiver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccullough circles away quickly and effectively.
Paingiver throws a head kick but Mccullough moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paingiver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paingiver throws a series of strikes that have Mccullough backpedaling.
A jab from Paingiver finds it's way through Mccullough's defenses.
Mccullough tried to score with a low kick but Paingiver checks it.
A nice side step and Paingiver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Paingiver does no damage.
Paingiver misses with a double jab.

Mccullough forces Paingiver back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Paingiver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Paingiver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccullough is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paingiver to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mccullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccullough tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Revan Paingiver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Paingiver misses with a series of wild punches.
Mccullough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paingiver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mccullough.
Paingiver tests Mccullough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paingiver misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paingiver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paingiver clinches up with Mccullough and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Paingiver.
Paingiver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paingiver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paingiver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccullough has him pressed against the cage.
Paingiver has had enough of the clinch but Mccullough keeps him there for the moment.
Mccullough tries for a takedown but Paingiver manages to get underhooks.
Paingiver is trying to push Mccullough away but Mccullough has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paingiver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mccullough leaning his opponent against the cage.

Mccullough has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paingiver uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccullough thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mccullough wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mccullough is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccullough controlling the position.
Paingiver is looking to work some ground and pound but Mccullough has wrist control.
Paingiver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paingiver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paingiver prevents Mccullough from getting back to his feet.
Mccullough really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough is pulling down on Paingiver's head to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paingiver tries to bum rush Mccullough with a series of wild strikes but Mccullough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mccullough throws a counter high kick but Paingiver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Paingiver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paingiver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paingiver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Paingiver. Those never looked like landing.
Paingiver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paingiver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Paingiver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Revan Paingiver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paingiver is breathing heavily.
Mccullough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paingiver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paingiver misses with a combination
and Mccullough counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paingiver's knee momentarily.
Paingiver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paingiver looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccullough is just out of range.
Paingiver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mccullough eats them both and turns towards Paingiver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Mccullough.
Paingiver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mccullough or perhaps it was just good defense by Paingiver, which made it look bad.

Mccullough shoots in and gets a takedown into Paingiver's guard.

Mccullough got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paingiver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mccullough has managed to get both his arms back between Paingiver's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Revan Paingiver 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paingiver throws a nice looking combination but Mccullough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Paingiver backs away, Mccullough returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paingiver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paingiver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mccullough is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mccullough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paingiver.
Mccullough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Revan Paingiver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mccullough misses with a leg kick.
Paingiver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mccullough throws a head kick but Paingiver moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paingiver lands a jab-cross combination.
Paingiver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccullough circles away quickly and effectively.
Paingiver throws a nice looking combination but Mccullough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mccullough is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paingiver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccullough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paingiver manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paingiver throws a leg kick that misses.
Paingiver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paingiver throws a series of punches but Mccullough moves out of range.
Mccullough throws a head kick but Paingiver moves out of range.
Mccullough misses with a head kick.
Mccullough throws a body kick that misses.
As Mccullough backs off Paingiver throws a huge counter combo but Mccullough manages to avoid it all.
Paingiver misses with the combination.
Mccullough lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mccullough misses with a wild body shot.
Mccullough throws a sloppy head kick
and Paingiver counters with a series of strikes. Mccullough will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mccullough tries to clinch but Paingiver is having none of it.
Paingiver scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paingiver lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paingiver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paingiver misses with a wild body shot.
Mccullough misses with a combination
and Paingiver counters with a three punch combo that has Mccullough backing up. Mccullough nods at Paingiver to acknowledge the strikes.
Paingiver misses with a low kick as Mccullough jumps back.
Mccullough shoots for a takedown but Paingiver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paingiver tries to work over Mccullough's front leg with a kick but Mccullough checks it.
Paingiver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mccullough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paingiver.
Paingiver fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paingiver throws a series of punches but Mccullough avoids them all with ease.

Paingiver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paingiver is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mccullough dives into side control.

Paingiver seems a little lost for a moment, as Mccullough dominates the positioning.
Paingiver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paingiver is looking to get back to his feet here but Mccullough is keeping cool and he's managed to take Paingiver's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Paingiver hold on?!
Bryan Mccullough overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mccullough just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Paingiver looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Mccullough is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Revan Paingiver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paingiver 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Revan Paingiver!