PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Vanderlinde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain's entrance music is Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. A fine choice. Shane MacLain is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

MacLain
vs
Vanderlinde

174 cm
32
169 lbs
12 - 18 - 1

180 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Shane MacLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Vanderlinde!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacLain has Vanderlinde up against the cage in a clinch.

MacLain is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vanderlinde can't fight it off and eventually MacLain manages to take the fight to the floor. Vanderlinde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacLain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacLain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacLain landing with the ground and pound.

Vanderlinde working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.

Vanderlinde has his foot on MacLain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacLain works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLain throwing strikes from guard but Vanderlinde blocks nicely.
MacLain is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanderlinde has wrist control.

Vanderlinde working for a triangle but MacLain defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vanderlinde has his feet on MacLain's thighs here. He's pushed MacLain off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! MacLain screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Vanderlinde!
CJ Vanderlinde thanked the fans post fight for their support.