PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rotti Largo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McClane
vs
Largo

198 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rotti Largo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Largo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Largo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Largo landing with the ground and pound.
McClane wants to stand up but Largo is controlling him.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Largo from controlling successfully.

McClane is working an open guard so Largo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from McClane.
McClane is looking to clinch but Largo is avoiding it.
McClane takes one on the button.
McClane moves in looking to clinch but Largo pushes him off.
Largo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McClane is fending him off so far but Largo persists. Nope, McClane circles away and we're back to standing.
McClane tries to clinch up.
Largo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Largo tries to keep at a distance but McClane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Largo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McClane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McClane stops a takedown attempt from Largo.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rotti Largo.
Largo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McClane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McClane manages to break the clinch.

Largo scores with a takedown into McClane's guard.
McClane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Largo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McClane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McClane is breathing heavily.
McClane is looking to stand back up but Largo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McClane.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Largo lands a nice short elbow.
McClane is looking to escape.
Largo is nestled in close to McClane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Largo lands a nice short elbow.
McClane wants to stand back up but Largo manages to pass into side control.
Largo scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Largo working the ground and pound from side control.

Largo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McClane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Largo lands a few punches from side control.
McClane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McClane is trying to get back to his feet.
Largo lands a decent elbow from side control.
McClane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Largo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Largo advances nicely into full mount.
Largo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Largo dominating with strikes here.
McClane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Largo with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Largo punishing his opponent with strikes.
McClane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Largo lands a big shot there that rocks McClane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McClane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Largo working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns McClane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McClane tries to buck Largo off but he can't manage it.
Largo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McClane?
McClane really wants to buck Largo off and get back to his feet.
Largo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McClane looks a forlorn figure.
Largo working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns McClane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

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.
Largo won't let McClane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Largo landing strikes from the mount and McClane is in trouble!
Largo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Largo lands with some strikes.
Largo won't let McClane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that McClane really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Largo raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Largo.
Largo unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Largo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McClane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rotti Largo dominated that round.
That's time! McClane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McClane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Largo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Largo scoring with punches to the head and body.

McClane pushes Largo off and gets back to his feet.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch but Largo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McClane tries to clinch there but Largo circles away.

Largo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Largo lands in his opponent's guard.
McClane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Largo is controlling him.
Largo passes McClane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Largo prevents McClane from standing back up.
Largo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Largo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClane sees it coming and defends easily.
Largo lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Largo.
Largo throwing shots but McClane is blocking nicely.

Largo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McClane wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Largo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Largo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane tries to buck Largo off but he can't manage it.
Largo scoring with strikes but McClane is staying in there.
Largo is landing with some decent strikes but McClane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Largo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McClane looks a forlorn figure.
McClane wants to get back to his feet.
McClane is in a horrible position here. Largo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McClane's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Largo unloading with bombs!
Largo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Largo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Largo landing shots from mount.
Largo lands a heavy elbow.
McClane's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Largo raining down shots from the mount!
McClane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Largo working McClane over with strikes here.
Largo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McClane trying desperately to get to his feet.
McClane is squirming around, avoiding Largo's attempts to control the action.
Rotti Largo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Largo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Largo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McClane looks a forlorn figure.
Largo won't let McClane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Largo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Largo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Largo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McClane's face.
McClane really wants to buck Largo off and get back to his feet.
Largo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McClane is squirming around, avoiding Largo's attempts to control the action.
Largo lands a nice shot to the head.
McClane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Largo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Largo thowing shots but they're missing.
Largo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McClane's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rotti Largo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McClane moves in looking to clinch but Largo pushes him off.
Largo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
McClane doesn't manage to clinch there - Largo circles away.

McClane rushes Largo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Largo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McClane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McClane gets underhooks to prevent Largo's takedown attempt.
John McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rotti Largo.
McClane lands an elbow just above Largo 's eye.

McClane manages to break the clinch.
McClane fails with an attempt to clinch.

McClane has managed to clinch.

McClane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Largo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClane swivels and escapes.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch but Largo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Largo tries for a takedown but McClane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McClane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Largo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Largo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Largo swats away the attempt to clinch by McClane.
McClane tries to clinch up but Largo circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane tries to clinch but Largo is having none of it.
McClane is looking to clinch but Largo is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from McClane as Largo shoots in.
McClane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClane doesn't manage to clinch there - Largo circles away.

Largo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Largo stops McClane from standing up.
Largo scoring with punches to the head and body.
McClane wants to stand up but Largo is controlling him.
Largo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Largo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McClane wants to stand and escape but Largo is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Largo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Largo is working McClane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Largo fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Largo looks for a takedown but McClane sprawls well.
McClane is looking to clinch but Largo is avoiding it.

Largo feints and as McClane raises his hands in defense, Largo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Largo landing with the ground and pound.
McClane wants to stand up but Largo is controlling him.
Largo working some strikes from top position.
Largo throws a big right hand that misses.
Largo is in close to McClane's body, working some short punches and elbows.

McClane has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Largo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Largo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClane as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Largo keeps the fight on the outside.
Largo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McClane is able to avoid easily.

Largo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Largo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McClane some visible discomfort.
Largo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McClane some visible discomfort.
Largo is working McClane over with some ground and pound from side control.
McClane wants to get back to his feet but Largo drags him back down.
McClane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Largo connects with a decent elbow.
McClane wants to get back to his feet but Largo drags him back down.
Largo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McClane some visible discomfort.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Largo keeps the fight on the outside.
Largo fails to land with a series of punches.
Largo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Largo has a takedown stuffed.
Largo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rotti Largo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McClane doesn't manage to clinch there - Largo circles away.

Largo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McClane is trying to stand up here but Largo is controlling him well.
McClane tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Largo manages to move to mount!
Largo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Largo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Largo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McClane is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rotti Largo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Largo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rotti Largo!