PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr A Hedgeh (ranked 2576 p4p, 361 weight class) and Dan McClain (ranked 429 p4p, 69 weight class). Hedgeh comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Who?. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

A Hedgeh
vs
McClain

195 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

194 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

THE END 32

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr A Hedgeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan McClain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain scores with a decent looking hook.

Hedgeh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McClain is trying to defend but Hedgeh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hedgeh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Hedgeh.
Hedgeh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McClain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McClain trying to hold on to Hedgeh's head to control him but Hedgeh postures up.
Hedgeh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McClain is looking for a sweep. Hedgeh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedgeh with the ground and pound but McClain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hedgeh with a nice head shot there.
McClain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but McClain has wrist control.
Hedgeh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh won't allow McClain to sweep him here.
McClain is adopting a defensive guard.
Hedgeh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedgeh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McClain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McClain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hedgeh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hedgeh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McClain trying to control the position.
Hedgeh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh cracks McClain with a solid left hand.
McClain wants to sweep but no luck.
McClain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hedgeh.
McClain striking off his back but it's not causing Hedgeh any problems.
Hedgeh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hedgeh is in close to McClain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedgeh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McClain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McClain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hedgeh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh distracts McClain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hedgeh postures up.
McClain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hedgeh landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClain wants to sweep but no luck.
Hedgeh throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but McClain has wrist control.
Hedgeh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hedgeh keeping moving, preventing McClain from controlling successfully.
Hedgeh is wriggling around but McClain manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh is trying to control but McClain passes into side control!
Hedgeh is looking for a sweep.
Hedgeh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McClain is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedgeh misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hedgeh is not content to let McClain control the position.
Hedgeh is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr A Hedgeh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hedgeh fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedgeh misses with a takedown attempt
and McClain counters with a left to the body.
Hedgeh fails to land with a series of punches.
McClain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hedgeh lands a jab to the nose.
Hedgeh darts in trying to clinch
enabling McClain to counter with a crisp jab.
McClain lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedgeh misses with a takedown
and McClain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain throws a hook but Hedgeh blocks it.
Hedgeh is looking to clinch but McClain is avoiding it.

Hedgeh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClain is looking to improve his position.
Dr A Hedgeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh slips a nice elbow through McClain's hands, connecting with McClain's forehead.
McClain is looking for a sweep. Hedgeh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hedgeh seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead McClain has recovered full guard.
Hedgeh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hedgeh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McClain wants to sweep here but Hedgeh controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh postures up.
McClain wants to sweep but no luck.

Hedgeh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McClain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedgeh has McClain in his guard.

McClain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hedgeh is looking to stand up but McClain isn't so interested in that idea.
Hedgeh is trying to keep McClain in close.
Hedgeh keeping moving, preventing McClain from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McClain trying to control but Hedgeh is working from the bottom.
Hedgeh working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McClain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hedgeh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedgeh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClain manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McClain takes one to the chin there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McClain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McClain throws a nice looking combination but Hedgeh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedgeh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and McClain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McClain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hedgeh rather than just go for the knockout.
McClain misses with a left hand
and Hedgeh counters with a one-two to the body.
Dr A Hedgeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hedgeh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.
Hedgeh throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Dan McClain has been cut.

Hedgeh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

McClain is rocked!
Hedgeh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McClain is still in real trouble! Can Hedgeh finish him?
McClain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedgeh is working away from the top position though.
Hedgeh lands a big elbow - McClain is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hedgeh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr A Hedgeh!