PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamaal McClellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaggy Dope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McClellan
vs
Dope

195 cm
27
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
28
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamaal McClellan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaggy Dope!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dope is defended easily by McClellan.
Nice takedown defense from McClellan. No joy for Dope on that attempt.
Dope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClellan throws a good cross that connects.
McClellan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McClellan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McClellan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Dope.
Dope throws a left and a right that both miss
and McClellan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McClellan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClellan as he jumps to the side.
Jamaal McClellan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaggy Dope.
Dope swings for the body but McClellan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dope shoots in and drives through. McClellan sprawls well.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but McClellan shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Dope is predictable there
and McClellan counters with a low kick, right behind Dope 's knee.
McClellan cracks the inside of Dope's front leg.
McClellan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dope on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dope takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dope misses with the combination.
McClellan feints and then cracks Dope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dope down.
Dope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dope.
Dope falls off balance throwing a combination
and McClellan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaggy Dope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClellan lands a nice looking body kick.
Dope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClellan. McClellan obviously looking to wear him down.
Dope fails to land with a series of punches.
Dope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dope takes a kick to the side of the head.
McClellan lands a front kick.
McClellan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dope scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dope shoots in for a double leg but McClellan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McClellan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dope. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClellan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dope.
Dope looks gassed!
Dope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClellan.
McClellan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from McClellan as Dope shoots in.
McClellan keeps Dope at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClellan. That's going to slow Dope down.
McClellan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dope.
McClellan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Dope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamaal McClellan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClellan.
McClellan lands a head kick!
McClellan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClellan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from McClellan as Dope shoots in.
Dope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClellan counters with a head kick.
McClellan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClellan is looking to slow Dope down with leg kicks.
McClellan connects with a high kick.
McClellan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClellan connects with a leg kick. Dope looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClellan connects with a high kick.
McClellan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClellan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamaal McClellan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dope misses with a few strikes there.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.
Dope thows a leg kick but McClellan checks it
and McClellan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McClellan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dope's head.
Some wild striking there from Dope.
Dope throws a series of punches but McClellan moves out of range.
Dope throws a right and a left that McClellan avoids nicely.
McClellan connects with an inside leg kick.
McClellan scores with a kick to the body.
McClellan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dope if he has to take too many more of those.
McClellan slips a straight right by Dope.
McClellan connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dope swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McClellan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClellan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClellan scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McClellan.
Dope tries to work over McClellan's front leg with a kick but McClellan checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by McClellan!
Dope is breathing heavily.
Dope thows a body shot but no joy.
McClellan cracks the inside of Dope's front leg.
Dope is trying desperately to land a takedown but McClellan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dope.
Dope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McClellan circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaggy Dope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by McClellan.
McClellan lands a leg kick that knocks Dope off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McClellan. Dope shrugs it off though.
Dope blocks a head kick by McClellan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dope misses.
Dope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dope has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McClellan.
Dope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dope fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClellan misses with a head kick.
Dope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McClellan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dope throws a lazy right hand but McClellan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClellan thumps Dope with a low kick.
Dope throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dope drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dope throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClellan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McClellan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McClellan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McClellan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Jamaal McClellan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McClellan lands a two punch combo.
McClellan lands a nice looking body kick.
Dope throws a left and a right that both miss
and McClellan counters with a nice leg kick.
McClellan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dope swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McClellan counters with a good low kick that Dope was not able to check.
McClellan scoring well with a low kick there.
Dope closes the distance and clinches up with McClellan, looking for a takedown. Dope pushes McClellan against the cage but McClellan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dope throws a combination that misses
and McClellan counters with a stiff right hand.
Dope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClellan.
McClellan throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamaal McClellan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McClellan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dope. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Dope. Those never looked like landing.
McClellan scores with a nice body kick.
McClellan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dope misses with a double jab
enabling McClellan to counter with a crisp jab.
Dope looks for a takedown but McClellan sprawls well.
Dope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClellan.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but McClellan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by McClellan.
Dope shoots in looking for a takedown but McClellan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jamaal McClellan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaggy Dope.
Dope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClellan connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClellan.
McClellan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClellan.
McClellan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dope's sensitive parts.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.
McClellan is looking to wear down Dope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McClellan scores with a head kick.
Dope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McClellan. That one must have hurt.
McClellan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dope at a distance.

McClellan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McClellan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClellan lands with a right to the head.
Shaggy Dope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamaal McClellan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McClellan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClellan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dope misses with a right hand
and McClellan counters with an inside leg kick.
McClellan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dope.
A jab from McClellan finds it's way through Dope's defenses.
Dope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClellan counters with a slapping leg kick.
McClellan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McClellan. That one must have hurt.
Dope throws an overhand right that lands on McClellan's shoulder, as McClellan tries to avoid the shot.
McClellan connects with an inside leg kick.
McClellan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McClellan throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClellan lands a head kick. Dope smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from McClellan.
Dope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClellan.
McClellan wants to clinch.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.
Dope throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McClellan stuffs the takedown.
Dope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McClellan counters with an inside leg kick.
Dope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! McClellan slams his shin into Dope's torso.
Dope takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dope dodges the punch combination from McClellan.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but McClellan shows good takedown defense.
McClellan throws a head kick that half lands.
Jamaal McClellan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dope misses with a combination
and McClellan counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dope falls off balance throwing a combination
and McClellan counters with a big head kick but Dope shrugs it off.
McClellan throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamaal McClellan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McClellan, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamaal McClellan!
Jamaal McClellan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Just delighted, they showed no respect so I punished him. Yeah baby, I am back. Thanks to all the fight fans and good luck to Abdullah, love you man.'.