PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Fran
vs
McLaren

172 cm
22
158 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Fran throws a series of punches but McLaren avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Fran.
Some bone on bone action there as De Fran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Fran is looking to slow McLaren down with leg kicks.
De Fran pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaren is out of range and De Fran settles back down.
McLaren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Fran throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaren moves out of range as De Fran throws a body kick.
De Fran wants to clinch.
De Fran leaves McLaren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren avoids a kick to the body.
McLaren connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as De Fran blocks the leg kick.

McLaren pushes De Fran up against the cage in a clinch.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fran controls his hands.
De Fran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

McLaren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Fran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLaren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Fran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Fran thumps McLaren with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLaren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fran scores with a push kick.
De Fran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Fran misses with a head kick.
De Fran throws a low kick, looking for McLaren's leg but McLaren calmly moves out of range.
Andr De Fran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Fran misses with a combination
and McLaren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Fran really felt that one!
De Fran tries to land a leg kick but McLaren saw it coming and moves away.
De Fran tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Fran.
Andr De Fran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Fran but De Fran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Fran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Fran moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLaren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Fran.
McLaren fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Fran misses with a two punch combination.
De Fran throws a leg kick
and McLaren counters with a body kick.
De Fran throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Fran throws a leg kick
and McLaren finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McLaren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Fran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fran.
De Fran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran connects with a high kick.
De Fran misses with a kick to the body
and McLaren counters with an inside leg kick.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses
and McLaren counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

McLaren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLaren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McLaren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Fran takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McLaren trying to control the action but De Fran is working from the bottom.
McLaren working the head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Fran is working to avoid the ground and pound but McLaren connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andr De Fran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McLaren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Fran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fran throws a leg kick that misses.
De Fran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLaren.
De Fran throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Fran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andr De Fran is winning the standup battle so far.
De Fran throws a low kick but McLaren moves out of range easily.
De Fran checks a leg kick.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fran lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaren blocks the leg kick.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but McLaren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Fran throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Fran wants to clinch.
McLaren lands a leg kick that knocks De Fran off balance momentarily.
De Fran throws a leg kick

and McLaren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Fran's guard.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Fran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLaren wants to pass the guard but De Fran is keeping the position.
McLaren throwing strikes from guard but De Fran blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
De Fran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McLaren postures up.
McLaren scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren postures up.
Colt McLaren has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Fran keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
McLaren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLaren working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLaren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McLaren sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Fran keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
De Fran is trying to keep McLaren in close.
McLaren lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran controls McLaren momentarily but McLaren frees himself.
McLaren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Fran's guard.
McLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McLaren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Fran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McLaren trying to control the action but De Fran is working from the bottom.
De Fran wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaren is taking a breather. De Fran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLaren wants to pass the guard but De Fran is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt McLaren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

De Fran leaves McLaren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Fran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Fran doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaren circles away.
De Fran throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Fran scores with a three punch combo!
De Fran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Fran is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by McLaren.
De Fran cracks McLaren with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Fran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaren's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran scoring well with a low kick there.
De Fran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Fran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

McLaren rushes De Fran and presses him up against the cage.

McLaren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Fran ducks under a wild hook from McLaren.
De Fran tries to clinch but McLaren is having none of it.
De Fran throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Fran scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Fran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaren throws a front kick aimed at De Fran's knee but De Fran avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses
and McLaren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Fran really felt that one!
A clash of legs there as McLaren blocks the low kick.
De Fran misses with the combination.
McLaren lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McLaren throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Fran.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaren, right into the meat.
De Fran throws a right hand that McLaren ducks under and follows up with a left that McLaren also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from De Fran.
De Fran delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran connects with an inside leg kick.
McLaren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Fran.
De Fran misses with a body kick.
McLaren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Fran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by McLaren as he checks the leg kick.
McLaren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Fran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLaren.
De Fran misses with a leg kick
and McLaren counters with an outside leg kick.
De Fran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Fran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Fran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a right and a left that both miss.

McLaren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Fran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLaren in side control, throwing shots but De Fran defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fran is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaren tries to score with some ground and pound. De Fran controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McLaren trying to control the action but De Fran is working from the bottom.
McLaren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andr De Fran.
I think De Fran 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andr De Fran!
During a confident post fight interview, Andr De Fran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.