PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landau Aisland (ranked 4860 p4p, 25359 weight class) and Clappe McCheeks (ranked 520 p4p, 675 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aisland
vs
McCheeks

160 cm
25
156
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
156
0 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landau Aisland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clappe McCheeks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCheeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

McCheeks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aisland is looking to regain half guard here but McCheeks keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aisland tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCheeks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aisland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCheeks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aisland is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Aisland has his hands clasped together around McCheeks's back. He's all about the action.
McCheeks moves into full mount! Aisland won't be happy about that!
Aisland gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland trying to control but McCheeks postures up.
McCheeks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aisland's head.
McCheeks trying to control from half guard but Aisland is working away.
Aisland wants to get back to full guard.
McCheeks trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
McCheeks is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.

Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCheeks is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCheeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aisland defending well though.

Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is refusing to be controlled, as McCheeks sits in half guard.
Aisland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCheeks is working away from the top position though.
Aisland tries to roll over but McCheeks keeps him under control.

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.
McCheeks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aisland throws a hook but McCheeks blocks it.

Aisland drives through with a takedown into McCheeks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland trying to control but McCheeks is working from the bottom.
Aisland passes McCheeks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCheeks is looking to control Aisland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCheeks avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCheeks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but McCheeks defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clappe McCheeks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCheeks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCheeks throws a strike aimed at the side of Aisland's head but Aisland avoids it well.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aisland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks working away.
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCheeks controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland tries to buck McCheeks off but McCheeks is having none of it.
McCheeks wants to control but Aisland is keeping him busy.
Aisland wants to control but McCheeks postures up.
Aisland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCheeks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
Aisland trying to control here.

Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCheeks pulls his head out easily.
Aisland is looking to improve his position.
McCheeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aisland regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCheeks wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Clappe McCheeks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aisland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing McCheeks from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCheeks tries a head kick but it misses.
Aisland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

McCheeks drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCheeks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCheeks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCheeks wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Aisland is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCheeks is aware though and is defending well.
McCheeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland looking to control.

Aisland working for a triangle but McCheeks defends it easily.

Aisland is looking for a triangle but McCheeks pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland keeping moving, preventing McCheeks from controlling successfully.
McCheeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clappe McCheeks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McCheeks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aisland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCheeks wants to control but Aisland is keeping him busy.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
McCheeks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCheeks working away.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
McCheeks tries to stand but Aisland is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Aisland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Aisland wants to control but McCheeks is keeping busy.

Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCheeks pulls his head out easily.

McCheeks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aisland has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCheeks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aisland keeps working.
Landau Aisland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Aisland tries to roll over but McCheeks keeps him under control.
Aisland gets back to full guard.

Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCheeks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCheeks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCheeks wants to stand and escape but instead Aisland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

McCheeks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aisland trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCheeks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCheeks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCheeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCheeks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCheeks is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
McCheeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCheeks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

McCheeks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCheeks controlling from the top position.
McCheeks trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCheeks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clappe McCheeks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCheeks 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clappe McCheeks!