PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ali Oubaali (ranked 4520 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 4296 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oubaali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Oubaali
vs
McLarnin

182 cm
31
175 lbs
21 - 19 - 1

182 cm
42
183 lbs
23 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

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 21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Oubaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oubaali keeps McLarnin at a distance using the push kick.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but McLarnin keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from McLarnin misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Oubaali scores with a four punch combination!
Oubaali thumps McLarnin with a low kick.
Oubaali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLarnin on the side of the head.

Oubaali has McLarnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Oubaali pushes McLarnin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oubaali.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Oubaali finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Oubaali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oubaali.

Oubaali gets a clinch.

McLarnin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oubaali regains guard immediately.
Oubaali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McLarnin won't allow Oubaali to sweep him here.
Oubaali is striking from the bottom but McLarnin uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
McLarnin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, McLarnin seems content to control.
McLarnin is looking to advance position but Oubaali won't allow it.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oubaali keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oubaali knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McLarnin is nestled in close to Oubaali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oubaali gets full guard.
McLarnin stopping the sweep attempt from Oubaali.
McLarnin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McLarnin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oubaali looking for a sweep. Not yet Oubaali, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oubaali is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
Oubaali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLarnin manages to get himself to full guard.

McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Oubaali from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLarnin working a defensive guard but Oubaali manages to pass into side control anyway.
McLarnin tries to buck Oubaali off but Oubaali is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oubaali off and has taken his back!
McLarnin keeps control of the position as Oubaali tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Oubaali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oubaali tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
McLarnin slaps away a takedown attempt from Oubaali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oubaali tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
As Oubaali backs off McLarnin throws a huge counter combo but Oubaali manages to avoid it all.
McLarnin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Oubaali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oubaali throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like McLarnin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from McLarnin as Oubaali shoots in.
Ali Oubaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oubaali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLarnin if he has to take too many more of those.
Oubaali shoots in looking for a takedown. McLarnin tries to sprawl out of it but Oubaali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLarnin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oubaali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Oubaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oubaali rushes McLarnin and presses him up against the cage.
McLarnin takes a shot to the head.
McLarnin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLarnins head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLarnin wants a takedown.
Oubaali lands a body shot.

Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oubaali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oubaali wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLarnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but McLarnin is avoiding it.
McLarnin lunges at Oubaali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oubaali's hand.
Oubaali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLarnin can do to turn this around?
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oubaali.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali shoots for a double leg takedown but McLarnin sprawls well. He's pushed Oubaali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLarnin tries to counter with a clinch but Oubaali shakes him off and moves away.
Oubaali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLarnin.
Oubaali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLarnin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oubaali counters with a straight right hand.
Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLarnin.
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Oubaali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLarnin has time to react.
Oubaali moves in looking to clinch but McLarnin pushes him off.
Oubaali lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Oubaali.
Ali Oubaali is winning the standup battle so far.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but McLarnin keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oubaali moves out of range of the strikes.
Oubaali tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLarnin manages to circle out of the way.
McLarnin misses with a hook.
Oubaali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oubaali misses with a series of wild punches.

Oubaali lands a left and a right that send McLarnin crashing to the mat, dazed. Oubaali thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin throws a lazy right hand but Oubaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oubaali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Oubaali has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLarnin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Oubaali dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

McLarnin lands with a straight right. Oubaali didn't see that one coming.
McLarnin has his takedown stuffed

and Oubaali counters with a nice right hand that sends McLarnin toppling to the canvas! McLarnin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Oubaali finish him?!
Oubaali wants to clinch up but McLarnin keeps it at a distance.
Oubaali scores with a push kick.
Oubaali cracks McLarnin with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oubaali misses with a body shot.
Oubaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLarnin.
Oubaali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLarnin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oubaali looks to land a combination but McLarnin avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oubaali misses with a hook to the body
and McLarnin counters with a good low kick that Oubaali was not able to check.
Oubaali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLarnin wants to counter with a clinch but Oubaali pushes him away.
Oubaali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Oubaali gets caught flat footed, as McLarnin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Oubaali keeps moving.
McLarnin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Oubaali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLarnin defends well.
Oubaali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLarnin on the ground.
Oubaali wants to control the position but McLarnin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oubaali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oubaali tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali tries to get to full guard but McLarnin has control of the leg.
McLarnin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oubaali is looking for a sweep. McLarnin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLarnin is looking for a kimura but Oubaali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McLarnin to get the leverage.
McLarnin is pressing down on Oubaali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oubaali is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

McLarnin is working for a kimura but Oubaali is defending it quite comfortably.
Oubaali punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oubaali is looking to improve his position.

McLarnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oubaali is pressing down on McLarnin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ali Oubaali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oubaali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLarnin is controlling him.
Oubaali wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLarnin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Oubaali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oubaali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Oubaali!
Ali Oubaali made sure to mention his sponsor, VanDam Clothing in his post fight interview.