PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ludovicus De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry McLean will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

De Jong
vs
McLean

170 cm
21
148 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Valhalla War Gear

Golden Lilium
Golden Lilium

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludovicus De Jong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jong throws a chopping leg kick but McLean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Jong just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean blocks a low kick nicely.
De Jong walks into a left hand.
De Jong throws a leg kick but McLean moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLean.
De Jong tries to score with a low kick but McLean moves his leg out of the way.
De Jong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLean checks it well.
De Jong thuds a left hand into McLean's body.
McLean tries to land a front kick but De Jong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Jong.
McLean throws a hook to the side of De Jong's head but De Jong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

McLean closes the distance and clinches.
McLean working aggressively here.
De Jong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Jong blocks an uppercut.
McLean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Jong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLean.
De Jong looking to slow down the pace here.
McLean avoiding damage as De Jong throws knees to the body.
De Jong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLean is defending well for now.
De Jong is trying to break the clinch but McLean has him pressed against the cage.
De Jong scores with a shoulder strike.
McLean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLean lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean lands with a right to the head.
De Jong is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from McLean.
De Jong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from McLean.
De Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLean has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLean misses with some punches.
De Jong is looking to break free of the clinch but McLean has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for McLean.
McLean lands a right hand.
De Jong wants to get back to striking at distance but McLean won't allow it.
McLean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLean keeps control of De Jong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLean lands a shoulder strike.
De Jong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

De Jong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Jong lands a high kick!

It looks like Barry McLean has been cut.
McLean throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jong throws a wild body kick that McLean sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from McLean.
De Jong throws a leg kick
and McLean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLean tries to clinch up but De Jong circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jong throws a head kick but McLean moves out of range.
McLean lands a jab.
McLean moves out of range as De Jong throws a body kick.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jong manages to avoid it.
De Jong thows a leg kick but McLean checks it
and McLean counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Jong's knee momentarily.
De Jong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLean looks to land a right hand but De Jong moved out of range.
De Jong thumps McLean with a low kick.
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!
De Jong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Jong thumps McLean with a low kick.
McLean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Jong throws a right and a left that McLean avoids nicely.
McLean scores with a kick to the body.
De Jong throws an overhand right that lands on McLean's shoulder, as McLean tries to avoid the shot.
Ludovicus De Jong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McLean finds it's way through De Jong's defenses.
McLean misses with a looping left.

McLean pushes De Jong up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong swings wildly with an uppercut but McLean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean scores with a shot to the side of De Jong's head.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
McLean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Jong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLean scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Jong wants to break free but McLean has control.
McLean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Jong's efforts to push away.
McLean trying to stall but De Jong improves his position.

De Jong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Jong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLean jabs De Jong right on the nose. De Jong blinks but takes it well.
De Jong is looking to chop away at McLean's legs.
De Jong thows a leg kick but McLean checks it
and McLean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Jong cracks a nice hook into McLean's ribs.
De Jong misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from De Jong.
De Jong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLean is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Jong takes one on the button.
De Jong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

McLean forces De Jong back against the cage and clinches.
McLean avoiding damage as De Jong throws knees to the body.
De Jong is looking to control McLean's arms but McLean gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jong has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLean.
De Jong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLean is defending well for now.
McLean lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLean.
McLean lands with a light punch inside.
De Jong tries to circle away but McLean has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from McLean.
McLean misses with some punches.
A short left from McLean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Jong wants to break free but McLean has control.
McLean is struggling to control the position.
De Jong missing with knees to the body.
McLean lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean lands an uppercut.
De Jong wants to get back to striking at distance but McLean won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry McLean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry McLean's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Donk. McLean catches De Jong right on the button with a cross.
De Jong throws a lazy head kick
and McLean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Jong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ludovicus De Jong is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Jong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLean checks the leg kick.
De Jong lands a nice shot to the body.
McLean throws a head kick but De Jong moves out of range.
De Jong misses with a low kick.
De Jong avoids a kick to the body.
De Jong missing with a left hand there. McLean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from De Jong misses
and McLean counters with a stiff right hand.
De Jong throws a sloppy head kick and McLean moves out of range easily.
McLean connects with the punch.
De Jong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLean. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLean momentarily.
McLean is breathing heavily.
Good work by McLean as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jong throws a leg kick but McLean sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Jong is looking to slow McLean down with leg kicks.
McLean throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Jong misses with a leg kick.
De Jong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLean checks a leg kick.
De Jong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLean.
De Jong moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from De Jong is predictable there
and McLean counters with a three punch combo that has De Jong backing up. De Jong nods at McLean to acknowledge the strikes.

McLean pushes De Jong up against the cage in a clinch.
McLean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLean lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
De Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Jong's efforts to push away.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McLean is controlling the position.
De Jong is trying to break the clinch but McLean is controlling him.
McLean cracks De Jong with a nice body shot.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McLean is controlling the position.
De Jong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLean swings wildly with an uppercut but De Jong uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McLean scores with a nice short uppercut.

De Jong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from De Jong misses
letting McLean counter with a right hand.
McLean wants to clinch.
McLean checks a leg kick nicely.
McLean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

McLean clinches.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McLean is controlling the position.
McLean is trying to maintain a safe position but De Jong gets an underhook and turns McLean into the cage.

De Jong manages to break the clinch.
McLean throws a sloppy head kick and De Jong moves out of range easily.
McLean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Jong throws a chopping leg kick but McLean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Jong throws and low kick but McLean moves out of range easily.
McLean lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from De Jong misses its intended target.
De Jong takes one to the chin there.
De Jong throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLean.
McLean tries to clinch up.
A low kick from De Jong misses
and McLean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Jong throws a body punch but McLean moves out of range.
McLean checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLean lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Jong takes a step back to recover.
McLean's corner calls for a 1-2. McLean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Jong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McLean looks to land a combination but De Jong avoids it well.
De Jong misses with a low kick.
De Jong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLean lands a nice shot that snaps De Jong's head back.
A clash of legs there as McLean blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLean blocks a head kick by De Jong.
De Jong avoids the head kick by McLean.
De Jong thows a leg kick but McLean checks it
letting McLean counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jong misses with a head kick.
De Jong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Jong walks into a jab.
McLean thumps De Jong with a low kick.
McLean throws a head kick that misses.
McLean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by De Jong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Jong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Jong throws a leg kick but McLean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from De Jong misses
and McLean counters with a leg kick.
McLean tests De Jong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McLean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry McLean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLean digs a right hand into De Jong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Jong's gas tank.
McLean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLean misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jong taking a breather.
De Jong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLean has him pressed against the cage.
De Jong has had enough of the clinch but McLean keeps him there for the moment.
De Jong working aggressively here.
McLean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Jong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

De Jong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Jong motions for McLean to come forward. De Jong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLean sizes up De Jong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Jong throws a head kick that misses.
De Jong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Jong is looking to wear down McLean with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Jong.

McLean clinches.
McLean presses De Jong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on De Jong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLean prevents De Jong from breaking the clinch.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean has De Jong pressed against the cage, preventing De Jong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from McLean on the inside.
McLean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

De Jong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLean lands with an overhand left.
McLean tries to clinch but De Jong is having none of it.

McLean rushes De Jong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Jong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLean.
De Jong is trying to force a seperation but McLean has the dominant position.
McLean has a couple of punches blocked by De Jong.
De Jong is looking to control McLean's arms but McLean gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jong has his back to the cage.
A short left from McLean.
McLean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLean.
McLean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Jong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Jong wants to get back to striking at distance but McLean won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Jong as McLean tries to tie him up.
De Jong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean prevents De Jong from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLean.
McLean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Jong wants to break free but McLean has control.
De Jong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLean is defending well for now.
McLean prevents De Jong from breaking the clinch.
McLean scores with a shot to the side of De Jong's head.
Barry McLean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLean slowing the pace effectively.
McLean has De Jong pressed against the cage, preventing De Jong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Jongs head.
De Jong is looking to control McLean's arms but McLean gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jong has his back to the cage.

De Jong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLean feints and then cracks De Jong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Jong down.
Good standup being displayed there by McLean as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from De Jong misses
and McLean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! McLean slams his shin into De Jong's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by McLean. Beautiful body shot.
McLean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Jong throws a leg kick but McLean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab from McLean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Jong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McLean. That one must have hurt.

McLean pushes De Jong up against the cage in a clinch.
McLean is working De Jong over against the cage.
McLean lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLean scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Jong throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLean gets through De Jong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLean lands a right hand.
McLean has De Jong pressed against the cage, preventing De Jong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Jong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLean scores with a shot to the side of De Jong's head.
McLean leaning against his opponent.
McLean lands a right hand.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from McLean - that landed with a thud.
De Jong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Jong fails to land.
McLean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McLean is controlling the position.
McLean keeps control of De Jong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Jong or not.
A frustrated look appears on De Jong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Jong working hard to break the clinch.
De Jong is looking to break free of the clinch but McLean has double underhooks.
McLean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from McLean.
De Jong letting McLean take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLean.
McLean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Jongs head.
McLean lands a left hand.
De Jong working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLean is trying to maintain a safe position but De Jong gets an underhook and turns McLean into the cage.
McLean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Jong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Jong looking to slow down the pace here.
De Jong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLean lands a left hand.
A short right from McLean.
McLean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Jongs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McLean really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry McLean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McLean works the jab nicely.
De Jong throws out a leg kick but McLean moves out of range and De Jong only half commits.
McLean tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLean throws a leg kick which misses De Jong's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jong tries to avoid it.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - McLean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Jong throws a leg kick
and McLean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Jong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Jong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Jong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLean is able to avoid easily.
De Jong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLean checks it well.
McLean blocks a jab.
McLean is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
De Jong tries to work over McLean's front leg with a kick but McLean checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Jong.
McLean blocks a low kick nicely.
McLean tries to work over De Jong's front leg with a kick but De Jong checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean lands a jab.
De Jong throws out a leg kick but McLean moves out of range and De Jong only half commits.
De Jong throws a leg kick

and McLean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McLean stalling against the cage.
McLean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Jong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Jong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Jong misses with an elbow over the top.
McLean lands with a right to the head.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McLean misses with some punches.
De Jong wants to break free but McLean has control.
De Jong blocking some punches.
A short right from McLean.
De Jong can't break the clinch.
McLean misses with the head strike.
De Jong tries to break free but McLean pushes him back against the cage.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McLean is controlling the position.
McLean lands a nice shot to the body.
McLean lands a nice uppercut.
McLean lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from McLean.
A frustrated look appears on De Jong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLean lands an uppercut.
McLean is trying to maintain a safe position but De Jong gets an underhook and turns McLean into the cage.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McLean is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by McLean.
McLean lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McLean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from McLean.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
McLean lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.

De Jong manages to break the clinch.
McLean fails to land with a series of punches.
De Jong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLean scores with a hook to the body. De Jong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by De Jong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Jong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from McLean finds it's way through De Jong's defenses.
McLean avoids the head kick by De Jong.

McLean has De Jong up against the cage in a clinch.
McLean lands with a light punch inside.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLean lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Jong's efforts to push away.
McLean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLean avoiding damage as De Jong throws knees to the body.
McLean misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jong is trying to force a seperation but McLean has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLean as De Jong tries to tie him up.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
McLean works on De Jong's body with a couple of short punches.
McLean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from McLean on the inside.
McLean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jong tries a knee to the head but McLean blocks it.
De Jong is trying to force a seperation but McLean has the dominant position.
McLean scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Jong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLean lands a shoulder strike.
McLean lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McLean.
McLean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Jong.
McLean is working De Jong over against the cage.
McLean scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLean lands with a right to the head.
McLean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McLean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Jong's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from McLean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLean scores with a shot to the side of De Jong's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jong looking to stall.
McLean lands a left hand.
A short right from McLean on the inside.
De Jong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from McLean.
De Jong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry McLean dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Barry McLean's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

De Jong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLean is able to avoid easily.

McLean gets a clinch.
McLean keeps control of De Jong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLean cracks De Jong with a nice body shot.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McLean is controlling the position.
De Jong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Jong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Jong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from McLean.
A frustrated look appears on De Jong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLean is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McLean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLean lands with a left to the head.
De Jong is trying to break the clinch but McLean has him pressed against the cage.
McLean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLean lands a shot to the body.
McLean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLean lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice left hand lands by McLean.
McLean lands a right hand.

De Jong is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLean scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh De Jong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Jong missing with knees to the body.
McLean has a couple of punches blocked by De Jong.
De Jong seems to have got his legs back now.
De Jong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Jong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Jong up against the cage.
De Jong tries to circle away but McLean has him pinned against the cage.
McLean lands a shoulder strike.
De Jong misses with an elbow over the top.
De Jong stalling in the clinch but McLean improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLean.
De Jong looking to slow down the pace here.
De Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Jong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLean working aggressively here.

De Jong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLean scores with a nice strike.
McLean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

McLean clinches with his opponent.
McLean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

De Jong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLean scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for McLean.
De Jong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLean wants to clinch.
De Jong throws a lazy head kick

and McLean counters by moving into the clinch.
McLean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLean misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Jong working hard to break the clinch.
McLean has De Jong pressed against the cage, preventing De Jong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLean as De Jong tries to tie him up.
McLean lands with a right to the head.
De Jong is looking to break free of the clinch but McLean has double underhooks.

De Jong breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from De Jong is predictable there
and McLean counters with a low kick, right behind De Jong 's knee.
A jab lands there for McLean.
McLean scores with a jab to the body.
De Jong pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLean is out of range and De Jong settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by McLean.
A jab lands there for McLean.
De Jong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLean manages to avoid it.

McLean moves into range and clinches up with De Jong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from McLean.
McLean is leaning against De Jong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLean lands with a right to the head.
McLean is working De Jong over against the cage.
McLean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLean.
McLean pushes De Jong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLean pushes De Jong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLean lands a hook that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
A body shot lands from McLean.
A short right from McLean.
McLean lands a left hand.
McLean creates a bit of space for himself and rocks De Jong with a big uppercut! De Jong tries to clinch up but McLean pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples De Jong to the mat! De Jong covers up and McLean unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barry McLean!
Barry McLean is the new featherweight champion!