PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules mcStrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mainto Neproski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mainto Neproski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

mcStrong
vs
Neproski

194 cm
23
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
236 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hercules mcStrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mainto Neproski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neproski moves away from the strike by mcStrong.
mcStrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
mcStrong misses with the combination.
Neproski tries to move into range but mcStrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown by Neproski or perhaps it was just good defense by mcStrong which made him look bad.
Neproski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mcStrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
mcStrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
mcStrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neproski shoots in for a double leg but mcStrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neproski tries a head kick but it misses.
mcStrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
mcStrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
mcStrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
mcStrong swinging wildly here.
Mainto Neproski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mcStrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
mcStrong works Neproski's body with a nice hook.
mcStrong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mcStrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Neproski or perhaps it was just good defense by mcStrong which made him look bad.
Hercules mcStrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mainto Neproski.
mcStrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by mcStrong.
Neproski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
mcStrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
mcStrong is looking to wear down Neproski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Neproski.
Neproski looks gassed!
mcStrong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Neproski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Neproski misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Neproski.
mcStrong regains half guard, as Neproski was trying to land strikes.
Neproski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

mcStrong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Neproski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as mcStrong sprawls well. mcStrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neproski gets slowly back to his feet.
Neproski throws a big shot that misses.
mcStrong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Neproski fails in his attempt to clinch.
mcStrong lands a really nice looking cross but Neproski seems unphased.
A combination from mcStrong does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neproski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neproski tries to clinch up but mcStrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Neproski fails with a takedown attempt.
Neproski shoots in but mcStrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
mcStrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neproski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
mcStrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neproski.

Neproski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neproski showed some decent athleticism there.
Neproski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mcStrong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
mcStrong wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neproski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. mcStrong defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcStrong pushes Neproski off looking to stand but Neproski dives back in and keeps control.
Neproski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks mcStrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
mcStrong tries to kick Neproski off but Neproski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neproski is trying to control the action in half guard but mcStrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Neproski ducks right into an uppercut from mcStrong.
Neproski tries to clinch up but mcStrong circles away and keeps his distance.

Neproski clinches up with mcStrong and pushes him back against the cage.

Neproski has clasped his hands together around mcStrong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neproski looking to control but instead mcStrong has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Neproski is looking to pass mcStrong's guard but actually mcStrong recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules mcStrong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Neproski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Neproski as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Hercules mcStrong has been cut.
Neproski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neproski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neproski is looking to clinch.
Neproski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by mcStrong.
mcStrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neproski throws a jab when mcStrong was well out of range.
mcStrong misses with a looping left.
Neproski shoots in for a takedown but mcStrong shows good takedown defense.
Neproski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mcStrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
mcStrong scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by mcStrong. Beautiful body shot.
mcStrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Neproski throws a head kick that misses.
Neproski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neproski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
mcStrong lands a really nice looking cross but Neproski seems unphased.
mcStrong throws a body punch but Neproski moves out of range.
mcStrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neproski backs up against the cage.
Neproski thows a left - swing and a miss!
mcStrong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and mcStrong duly obliges.
mcStrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neproski.
mcStrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
mcStrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hercules mcStrong is winning the standup battle so far.

Neproski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

mcStrong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Neproski throws a nice looking combination but mcStrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neproski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
mcStrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Neproski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neproski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
mcStrong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neproski in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of mcStrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Neproski or perhaps it was just good defense by mcStrong which made him look bad.
mcStrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
mcStrong works over Neproski's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mcStrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neproski throws a sloppy body shot
and mcStrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neproski loads up on a big right hand but mcStrong slips the punch.
mcStrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
mcStrong lands with a nice body punch.
mcStrong moves out of range of the strikes.
mcStrong lands with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - mcStrong scores with a four punch combination!
Neproski darts in trying to clinch
and mcStrong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong throws a nice looking combination but Neproski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neproski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neproski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
mcStrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hercules mcStrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
mcStrong throws a series of punches but Neproski avoids them all with ease.
Neproski wants to clinch
and mcStrong counters with a right hand to the body.
Neproski tries to clinch up
enabling mcStrong to counter with a crisp jab.
mcStrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Neproski takes one to the chin there.
mcStrong lands a body shot.
Neproski closes the distance looking to clinch
and mcStrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neproski tries to clinch up
and mcStrong counters with a nice body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
mcStrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neproski is pushing mcStrong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Neproski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neproski just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neproski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting mcStrong counter with a right hand.
Neproski throws a hook to the side of mcStrong's head but mcStrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules mcStrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hercules mcStrong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Neproski darts in trying to clinch
and mcStrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
mcStrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Neproski clinches up against the cage.
Neproski looking to stall.
mcStrong wants to break free but Neproski has control.

mcStrong manages to break the clinch.
Neproski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
mcStrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
mcStrong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neproski in his tracks.
Neproski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Neproski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mcStrong swivels and escapes.
Neproski misses with a jab to the body
and mcStrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neproski tries for a takedown but mcStrong circles away easily
and mcStrong counters with a nice uppercut.
mcStrong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
mcStrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neproski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neproski closes the distance but mcStrong moves to the side
and mcStrong counters with a nice body shot.
Neproski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Donk. mcStrong catches Neproski right on the button with a cross.
Neproski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
mcStrong misses the shot to the body.
mcStrong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
mcStrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neproski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
mcStrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Neproski misses with a takedown
and mcStrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hercules mcStrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mainto Neproski.
mcStrong scores with a decent looking hook.

Neproski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Neproski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with mcStrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
mcStrong is trying to stand up.
Neproski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for mcStrong because Neproski loaded up on that one.
You get the feeling that mcStrong really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neproski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish mcStrong?
Neproski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neproski raining down shots from the mount!
mcStrong is trying to stand.
Neproski landing strikes from the mount and mcStrong is in trouble!
Neproski scoring with strikes but mcStrong is staying in there.
mcStrong is trying to stand.
Neproski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong really wants to buck Neproski off and get back to his feet.
mcStrong is bucking up trying to escape but Neproski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Neproski is landing with some decent strikes but mcStrong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Neproski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can mcStrong hang on?
Neproski with the ground and pound from mount.
Neproski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. mcStrong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
mcStrong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Neproski working mcStrong over with strikes here.
Mainto Neproski has got the better of the ground game so far.
mcStrong taking shots to the head.
Neproski tries to control but mcStrong wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong is in a horrible position here. Neproski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Neproski won't let mcStrong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mainto Neproski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mcStrong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Neproski landing strikes from the mount.
Neproski raining down shots from the mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Neproski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
mcStrong tries to buck Neproski off but he can't manage it.
Neproski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can mcStrong hang on?
Hercules mcStrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neproski looking to secure an arm triangle but mcStrong defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mainto Neproski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think mcStrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercules mcStrong!