PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darron McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Johnny Cash - Walk The Line as his entrance music. Darron McClain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Walter West's chin.

McClain
vs
West

186 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darron McClain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walter West!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClain.
McClain swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from West lands.

It looks like Darron McClain has been cut.
McClain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McClain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from McClain.
McClain connects with a looping right hand.
McClain has his takedown stuffed

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West stalling against the cage.
West receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McClain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McClain misses with a body shot.
West blocks a jab.
McClain loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Darron McClain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClain lands a jab to West's midsection.
Walter West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
McClain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from West.
West tries a low kick but McClain avoids it.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West defending well as McClain loads up on a big left hand.
McClain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
West will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McClain connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
McClain digs a good hook to West's body.
McClain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. West does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClain cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for McClain.
McClain misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a two punch combo.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McClain blocks a head kick by West.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
West staying out of range there.
West ducks under a wild hook from McClain.

West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McClain, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from West on the inside.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West just leaning against McClain, taking a breather.
McClain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
McClain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West works on McClain's body with a couple of short punches.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for West to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from West.
McClain goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darron McClain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McClain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walter West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClain looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
McClain stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McClain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from McClain misses.
West lands a high kick!
McClain is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West throws a right hand that McClain ducks under and follows up with a left that McClain also avoids with ease.
McClain scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from McClain.
West misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Darron McClain's cut is getting worse.
West throws a lazy right hand but McClain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClain jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from West.
McClain misses with a wild body shot.
McClain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by McClain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McClain.
McClain cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for McClain on that attempt.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain misses the jab.
The fighters circling - McClain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

West instigates a clinch.
McClain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McClain has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
West lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by West.
West is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McClain takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for West to work.
West is pressed up against the cage. McClain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag West down to the mat. West avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClain.
West walks into a left hand.
McClain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
West lands a left hand.
West lands an uppercut.
West stops a takedown attempt from McClain.
West taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from West.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McClain takes a shot to the head.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
West works on McClain's body with a couple of short punches.
West has McClain pushed against the cage.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from West.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
West is pushing McClain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
West scores with a shot to the side of McClain's head.
A short body shot lands from West as the two fighters clinch.
West lands with a right to the head.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West lands with a light punch inside.
McClain wants to take the fight to the mat but West manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darron McClain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

West misses with a head kick.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - McClain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West throws a chopping leg kick but McClain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McClain lands a jab to the head.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McClain to score with a decent uppercut.
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
McClain scores with a shot to the body.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from West does no damage.
McClain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by West.
West misses with a head kick.
McClain cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClain misses with a looping left.
McClain looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
McClain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClain.
McClain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

West darts in and clinches McClain up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West has McClain pressed against the cage.
McClain is looking for a takedown.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
McClain drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

West has McClain up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain takes a shot to the head.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
McClain is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West stalling in the clinch.
McClain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
A bit of stalling here from West.
McClain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClain throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McClain throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
McClain misses with a right hand

and West moves into the clinch.
McClain can't get the takedown.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walter West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West has McClain pressed against the cage.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
Darron McClain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClain tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Walter West!

Walter West wins by unanimous decision!