PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dice Thunderborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dice Thunderborn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeffry McWild's chin.

McWild
vs
Thunderborn

183 cm
29
244 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

220 cm
29
276 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
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KAISER Nutrition (160!)

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dice Thunderborn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderborn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McWild thumps Thunderborn with a low kick.
McWild misses with a kick to the body.

McWild closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McWild gets to mount! Thunderborn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McWild raining down hammerfists from mount.
McWild punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
McWild sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McWild trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunderborn is looking to get to half guard.
McWild throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderborn avoids a series of strikes thrown by McWild.
McWild sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McWild throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thunderborn is desperately trying to improve his position but McWild has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! McWild connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thunderborn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McWild prevents Thunderborn from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWild thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild with shots to the head and body - Thunderborn looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild throws a strike there. Thunderborn manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
McWild looks to land a strike but Thunderborn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thunderborn has McWild pulled in close to control his posture.
McWild trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWild makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thunderborn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWild is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWild is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McWild postures up and lands a big shot to Thunderborn's brow.
McWild being controlled here momentarily.
McWild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunderborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunderborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWild throws a strike but Thunderborn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McWild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderborn wants to stand but McWild is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWild trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffry McWild dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McWild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWild throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunderborn.
Thunderborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McWild was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunderborn.
A good leg kick by McWild.
Thunderborn tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by McWild.
McWild throws a body punch but Thunderborn moves out of range.
Thunderborn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McWild shoots in but Thunderborn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thunderborn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McWild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

McWild gets a double leg takedown into Thunderborn's guard.
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!
Thunderborn wants to stand and escape but McWild is having none of it.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunderborn has wrist control.
McWild throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thunderborn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWild controls the pace.
Thunderborn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McWild!
McWild wants to control but Thunderborn is having none of it.

Thunderborn gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild slips a jab from Thunderborn.
Thunderborn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McWilds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thunderborn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dice Thunderborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Thunderborn.
McWild throws a hook but Thunderborn blocks it.
McWild is looking to slow Thunderborn down with leg kicks.

Thunderborn gets a clinch.
McWild blocking some punches.

McWild manages to break the clinch.
Thunderborn tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McWild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McWild throwing shots but Thunderborn is blocking nicely.
McWild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunderborn defending well though.
Thunderborn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McWild's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McWild's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McWild trying to get back to his feet but Thunderborn is in full control for now.
McWild tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McWild tries to hold on but Thunderborn pushes him away.
Thunderborn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

Thunderborn get's back to his feet.
McWild attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thunderborn wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn lands with an uppercut that bounces McWild off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Jeffry McWild has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild connects with a leg kick. Thunderborn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunderborn thows a body shot but no joy.
Thunderborn throws a lazy right hand but McWild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunderborn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunderborn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWild misses with a head kick.
McWild throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McWild stuns Thunderborn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thunderborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McWild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunderborn thows a body shot but no joy.

McWild drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McWild postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffry McWild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffry McWild's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Thunderborn finds it's way through McWild's defenses.
McWild clobbers Thunderborn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McWild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McWild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McWild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from McWild.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunderborn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McWild connects with a nice looking jab.
McWild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunderborn throws a wild body kick that McWild sees coming a mile off.
McWild throws a hook but Thunderborn blocks it.
Jeffry McWild is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunderborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McWild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McWild lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thunderborn will feel that in the morning.
McWild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McWild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunderborn can pounce on him.
McWild fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunderborn avoids it really well and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McWild here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thunderborn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McWild checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild shoots for a takedown but Thunderborn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunderborn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunderborn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Thunderborn gets a clinch.
McWild is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunderborn has double underhooks.
Thunderborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunderborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunderborn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McWild slows down the pace here.
Thunderborn has a couple of punches blocked by McWild.
A short right from McWild on the inside.
McWild prevents a body shot from Thunderborn.
Nice body punch from Thunderborn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thunderborn as McWild tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunderborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunderborn misses with a punch to the body.
Thunderborn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunderborn misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thunderborn.
McWild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

McWild manages to break the clinch.
Thunderborn thumps McWild with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McWild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunderborn.
McWild misses with a wild body shot.

McWild changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunderborn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McWild creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thunderborn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thunderborn tries to buck McWild off but McWild is having none of it.

McWild looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn is trying to control McWild's posture but McWild avoids it.
Thunderborn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McWild throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeffry McWild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWild controlling the pace.
McWild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McWild working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thunderborn's thigh. Thunderborn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McWild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dice Thunderborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWild passes Thunderborn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McWild is looking for a kimura but Thunderborn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McWild to get the leverage.
McWild wants to take a breather but Thunderborn is having none of it.
Jeffry McWild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McWild winds up and cracks Thunderborn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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 Jeffry McWild.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McWild, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry McWild!
A very excited looking Jeffry McWild rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.