PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edwin MacCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo Junior will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

MacCain
vs
Aldo Junior

175 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edwin MacCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Aldo Junior!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo Junior wants to clinch up but MacCain keeps it at a distance.
MacCain throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo Junior wants to clinch.
MacCain attempts a counter takedown but Aldo Junior avoids it well and moves away.
MacCain fails with the takedown.
Aldo Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo Junior moves in looking to clinch but MacCain pushes him off.
MacCain tries to counter with a takedown but Aldo Junior is quick to defend against it.

Aldo Junior clinches with his opponent.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacCain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

MacCain jumps guard.
MacCain keeping full guard, as Aldo Junior tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo Junior wants to control from the top but MacCain keeps moving.
MacCain pulls Aldo Junior in close to prevent any damage.
Aldo Junior won't allow MacCain to sweep him here.
Aldo Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

MacCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but MacCain is tightening it up a little... Aldo Junior has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Aldo Junior reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Aldo Junior taps out! Nice BJJ there by MacCain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edwin MacCain!