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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Ali will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali looking to score a takedown here. Mclean is defending well but Ali drives through and ends up in Mclean's guard.
Mclean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mclean pinned against the cage. Mclean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Ali looks to move away, Mclean throws a big counter combo bu Ali just gets out of the way.
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ali is defending well.
Ali has clasped his hands together around Mclean's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclean is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali landing strikes.
Mclean gets back to half guard.
Ali controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mclean stops Ali from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ali lands a couple of good shots and Mclean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I really don't envy Mclean right now.
Mclean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mclean trying to get back to his feet but Ali is in full control for now.
Ali controlling well, preventing Mclean from escaping the position.
Ali patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali controlling from the back.
Mclean is really stuck here.
Mclean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ali wants to control but Mclean is keeping busy.
Ali has the hooks in. Mclean is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mclean trying to get back to his feet but Ali is in full control for now.
Ali working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mclean is trying to get back to his feet but Ali has full control of the position and if anything, Mclean has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ali. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mclean has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mclean turns into Ali and is now in his guard.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mclean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mclean won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali has his hands on Mclean's head, controlling the position.
Mclean preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Ali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Mclean, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Mclean against the cage but Mclean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mclean tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mclean, pushing him back against the cage.
Mclean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mclean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mclean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mclean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ali tries to pull guard but Mclean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mclean.
Mclean is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Mclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mclean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Mclean tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Mclean.
Mclean tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mclean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali clinches up with Mclean and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali has managed to clinch.
Mclean tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Mclean drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mclean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ali darts in and clinches Mclean up against the cage.
Ali is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mclean can't fight it off and eventually Ali manages to take the fight to the floor. Mclean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
Mclean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mclean, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mclean wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ali stands up and waves to Mclean to follow him.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mclean sprawls well. Mclean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle, before Ali throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mclean's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ali lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Muhammad Ali!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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