PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamil Figg Hoblyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Figg Hoblyn
vs
McDowell

213 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tamil Figg Hoblyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie McDowell!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDowell forces Figg Hoblyn back against the cage and clinches.
Figg Hoblyn wants a takedown but no success here.
McDowell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Figg Hoblyn manages to break the clinch.

McDowell tries to keep at a distance but Figg Hoblyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDowell missing with knees to the body.
McDowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDowell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tamil Figg Hoblyn has been cut.
McDowell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Figg Hoblyn.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDowell.
Figg Hoblyn fails to pull guard.
Figg Hoblyn stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDowell throws an elbow but misses.
McDowell misses with an elbow over the top.
McDowell tries to score a body lock takedown but Figg Hoblyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Figg Hoblyn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDowell can't fight it off and eventually Figg Hoblyn manages to take the fight to the floor. McDowell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDowell is trying to control the position but Figg Hoblyn postures up.

McDowell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figg Hoblyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figg Hoblyn stopping the sweep attempt from McDowell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDowell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

McDowell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDowell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figg Hoblyn is one step ahead there.
McDowell looks gassed!
Figg Hoblyn trying to control the position from guard on top but McDowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figg Hoblyn preventing the sweep.
Figg Hoblyn trying to control but McDowell is working from the bottom.
Figg Hoblyn looking to pass the guard.
Figg Hoblyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McDowell looks to clinch

and Figg Hoblyn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figg Hoblyn.
McDowell can't get the takedown.
Figg Hoblyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Figg Hoblyn jumps guard.
Figg Hoblyn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Figg Hoblyn wants to sweep here but McDowell controlling him for the moment.
McDowell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDowell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figg Hoblyn is keeping the position for now.
McDowell stopping the sweep attempt from Figg Hoblyn.
Figg Hoblyn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn keeping moving, preventing McDowell from controlling successfully.
McDowell pushes down on Figg Hoblyn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDowell winds up and cracks Figg Hoblyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

McDowell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDowell is thwarting Figg Hoblyn's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDowell winds up and cracks Figg Hoblyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDowell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDowell wants to take a breather but Figg Hoblyn is having none of it.
McDowell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDowell thows a huge punch but Figg Hoblyn dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDowell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDowell connects with a nice short shot to Figg Hoblyn's temple.
McDowell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDowell working over Figg Hoblyn with some ground and pound. Figg Hoblyn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figg Hoblyn wants to control but McDowell is keeping busy.

McDowell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDowell winds up and cracks Figg Hoblyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Figg Hoblyn tries to roll over but McDowell keeps him under control.
Figg Hoblyn manages to get to full guard.
Figg Hoblyn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDowell scoring with some ground and pound.
Figg Hoblyn wants to get back to his feet but McDowell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDowell won't allow Figg Hoblyn to sweep him here.
McDowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figg Hoblyn throws a couple of heel strikes.
McDowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Figg Hoblyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figg Hoblyn closes the distance but McDowell moves to the side

and McDowell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg Hoblyn is trying to control but can't.
McDowell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn wants to improve his position but McDowell is controlling well.
Figg Hoblyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Figg Hoblyn is refusing to be controlled, as McDowell sits in half guard.
McDowell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

McDowell is trying to work for a kimura but Figg Hoblyn is defending well.
Figg Hoblyn moves into full guard.
McDowell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figg Hoblyn is trying to control the position but McDowell postures up.
Figg Hoblyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn seems keen to control McDowell's posture.
Figg Hoblyn trying to control the position.
Figg Hoblyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Figg Hoblyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Figg Hoblyn working McDowell over with strikes.
Figg Hoblyn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDowell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Figg Hoblyn stands up and beckons McDowell to join him on the feet.
McDowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figg Hoblyn with a poor takedown

and McDowell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDowell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamil Figg Hoblyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figg Hoblyn jumps guard but McDowell stands there with Figg Hoblyn around his waist. Figg Hoblyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Figg Hoblyn.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Figg Hoblyn.
Figg Hoblyn misses with a knee strike.

Figg Hoblyn successfully pulls guard.
Figg Hoblyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Figg Hoblyn, not yet.
McDowell stops Figg Hoblyn from standing up.
Figg Hoblyn is trying to control the position but McDowell postures up.
McDowell prevents Figg Hoblyn from getting back to his feet.
Figg Hoblyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDowell's guard.
McDowell being controlled here, momentarily.
McDowell keeping moving, preventing Figg Hoblyn from controlling successfully.

McDowell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Figg Hoblyn stacks McDowell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Figg Hoblyn!
McDowell trying his best to control but Figg Hoblyn has mounted him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDowell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Figg Hoblyn fails to move to back control.
BOOM! Figg Hoblyn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Figg Hoblyn manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDowell to take his back!
Figg Hoblyn doesn't have the hooks in and McDowell manages to turn into his guard.
Figg Hoblyn keeping moving, preventing McDowell from controlling successfully.
McDowell slips nicely into half guard.
McDowell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie McDowell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McDowell tries to clinch but Figg Hoblyn is having none of it.
McDowell closes the distance looking to clinch

and Figg Hoblyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Figg Hoblyn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McDowell regains guard.
Figg Hoblyn preventing the sweep.
Figg Hoblyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figg Hoblyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figg Hoblyn stands and throws McDowell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDowell has control of an arm but Figg Hoblyn manages to advance to Figg Hoblyn's back!
Figg Hoblyn tries to get the hooks in deep but McDowell pushed the leg off.
Figg Hoblyn is really struggling to control McDowell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDowell is breathing heavily.
McDowell trying to control the hands but Figg Hoblyn breaks the grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy McDowell right now.
Figg Hoblyn connects with a big shot to the side of McDowell's head.

Figg Hoblyn is looking for the choke from the back position but McDowell is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy McDowell right now.
Figg Hoblyn biding his time, looking for the opening.

Figg Hoblyn is persistently looking for the submission but McDowell is defending it well.
McDowell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Figg Hoblyn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Figg Hoblyn landing strikes from the mount.
Figg Hoblyn wants to control the pace but McDowell is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg Hoblyn working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Figg Hoblyn wants to finish this one by submission but McDowell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Figg Hoblyn.
McDowell tries to hold on but Figg Hoblyn pushes him away.
Figg Hoblyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figg Hoblyn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figg Hoblyn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tamil Figg Hoblyn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McDowell closes the distance but Figg Hoblyn moves to the side

and Figg Hoblyn counters with a single leg into guard. McDowell didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDowell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDowell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Figg Hoblyn is holding on to half guard well.

Figg Hoblyn pushes McDowell off and gets back to his feet.
Figg Hoblyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from McDowell finds it's target.
McDowell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Figg Hoblyn tries to clinch up.
Figg Hoblyn misses with a takedown attempt - McDowell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDowell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDowell tries to clinch up

and Figg Hoblyn counters by moving into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on McDowell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDowell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Figg Hoblyn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

McDowell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Figg Hoblyn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDowell connects with a big shot to the side of Figg Hoblyn's head.

Figg Hoblyn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
McDowell has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Figg Hoblyn.
McDowell avoiding Figg Hoblyn 's attempts to control his hands.
McDowell missing with strikes.
Figg Hoblyn just trying to survive but McDowell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tamil Figg Hoblyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDowell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Figg Hoblyn hold on?
Figg Hoblyn can't escape the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDowell not allowing Figg Hoblyn to control his hands.
McDowell lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut is getting worse.
McDowell tries to keep control of the position but Figg Hoblyn is staying busy.
McDowell controlling well, preventing Figg Hoblyn from escaping the position.
Figg Hoblyn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDowell wants to control the pace but Figg Hoblyn is squirming around nicely.
Figg Hoblyn is looking to get to half guard.
McDowell controlling his opponent.
McDowell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Figg Hoblyn looks a forlorn figure.

Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tamil Figg Hoblyn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronnie McDowell!