PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Im Hwoarang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabel McStravick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hwoarang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pain - Shut your mouth. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hwoarang
vs
McStravick

181 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Im Hwoarang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabel McStravick!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hwoarang scores with a crisp jab that stopped McStravick in his tracks.

It looks like Gabel McStravick has been cut.
Hwoarang throws a head kick but McStravick moves out of range.

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

McStravick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McStravick wants to pass to mount but Hwoarang is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McStravick decides to stand and escape the position.
Hwoarang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

McStravick rushes Hwoarang and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwoarang tries to land a knee to the head but McStravick blocks with his arms.
Hwoarang prevents the takedown attempt.
McStravick lands an elbow inside that Hwoarang shrugs off.
McStravick misses with a body punch.
Hwoarang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McStravick tries a knee to the head but Hwoarang blocks it.
McStravick looks winded!
Hwoarang tries to land a knee to the head but McStravick blocks with his arms.

McStravick jumps guard and drags Hwoarang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hwoarang won't allow McStravick to get back to his feet.
Hwoarang tries to stand but McStravick is controlling from the bottom.

McStravick is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hwoarang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McStravick pulls guard effortlessly.

McStravick scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses.

McStravick forces Hwoarang back against the cage and clinches.
Hwoarang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Hwoarang is fighting off a takedown attempt but McStravick is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hwoarang to the mat. Hwoarang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hwoarang wants to get back to his feet but McStravick passes into half guard.

McStravick stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStravick walks into a jab.

McStravick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

McStravick stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

McStravick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hwoarang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McStravick is in Hwoarang's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStravick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McStravick throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McStravick gets to his feet. Hwoarang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McStravick tries to clinch there but Hwoarang circles away.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses.

Hwoarang gets caught napping as McStravick dives in and scores a takedown. Hwoarang manages to retain guard.

McStravick stands and steps away. Hwoarang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

McStravick clinches up against the cage.
Hwoarang looking to throw knees to the head but McStravick is blocking nicely.

McStravick manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabel McStravick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabel McStravick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McStravick rushes Hwoarang and presses him up against the cage.
Hwoarang throws a knee to the head but misses.
McStravick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hwoarang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hwoarang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McStravick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hwoarang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McStravick blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, McStravick scores with a nice short uppercut.
McStravick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McStravick fails to pull guard.
Hwoarang prevents the takedown attempt.
Im Hwoarang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabel McStravick.

Hwoarang jumps into guard, dragging McStravick to the mat.

McStravick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gabel McStravick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hwoarang clinches up with McStravick and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hwoarang misses with a knee to the head.

McStravick decides to pull guard.

McStravick is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McStravick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McStravick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hwoarang keeps working.
McStravick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

McStravick stands up and beckons Hwoarang to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hwoarang enables McStravick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hwoarang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hwoarang wants to stand but McStravick is controlling the position.
McStravick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McStravick stands up and waves to Hwoarang to follow him.

McStravick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hwoarang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gabel McStravick has got the better of the ground game so far.

McStravick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hwoarang to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStravick avoids the head kick by Hwoarang.
McStravick with the counter takedown but Hwoarang avoids it easily.

McStravick feints and as Hwoarang raises his hands in defense, McStravick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

McStravick stands up from Hwoarang's guard - McStravick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that McStravick semi-blocks.

McStravick has Hwoarang up against the cage in a clinch.
McStravick jumps guard but Hwoarang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hwoarang looking to throw knees to the head but McStravick is blocking nicely.
Hwoarang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McStravick blocks it with crossed arms.
McStravick lands with a left to the head.
McStravick is trying to drag Hwoarang to the mat but Hwoarang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hwoarang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStravick is trying to push Hwoarang away but Hwoarang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hwoarang tries a knee to the head but McStravick blocks it.

McStravick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Hwoarang.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses

and McStravick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McStravick.
Hwoarang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStravick on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hwoarang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

McStravick gets to his feet - Hwoarang follows without any prompting.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hwoarang.

McStravick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hwoarang did well to prevent McStravick getting side control.
Hwoarang blocking the ground and pound attempt from McStravick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabel McStravick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabel McStravick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hwoarang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hwoarang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hwoarang lands a high kick!

McStravick instigates a clinch.

McStravick pulls guard.

McStravick pushes Hwoarang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hwoarang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hwoarang tries a head kick but it misses.
McStravick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

McStravick gets a clinch.

McStravick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McStravick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hwoarang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McStravick manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStravick wants to stand up but Hwoarang is controlling him.
McStravick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hwoarang's guard.

McStravick gets to his feet - Hwoarang follows without any prompting.
McStravick throws a series of punches but Hwoarang avoids them all with ease.
Hwoarang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McStravick's head.
Hwoarang misses with a head kick.

Hwoarang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McStravick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStravick is looking to work some ground and pound but Hwoarang has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStravick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

McStravick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McStravick moves into range and clinches up with Hwoarang.
Hwoarang takes a shot to the head.

McStravick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McStravick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McStravick tries to pass to full mount but Hwoarang defends it.

McStravick stands up from half guard.
Hwoarang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStravick lands a nice looking body kick.
Hwoarang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McStravick.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses.
Gabel McStravick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McStravick scores with a takedown into Hwoarang's guard.

McStravick gets to his feet - Hwoarang follows without any prompting.
Hwoarang scores with a head kick.
Hwoarang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McStravick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hwoarang to the ground. McStravick is now in Hwoarang's guard.
McStravick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McStravick slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabel McStravick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McStravick 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabel McStravick!