PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tai Tuivasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclean has chosen Oasis - F**king in the bushes as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tuivasa
vs
Mclean

185 cm
27
275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

195 cm
33
270 lbs
29 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tai Tuivasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Mclean!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mclean instigates a clinch.
Tuivasa working hard to break the clinch.
Mclean stalls.
Mclean prevents Tuivasa from breaking the clinch.
Mclean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuivasa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclean.
Mclean has Tuivasa pressed against the cage, preventing Tuivasa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuivasa is trying to break free.
Tuivasa wants to break free but Mclean has control.
Tuivasa can't break the clinch.
Tuivasa has had enough of the clinch but Mclean keeps him there for the moment.
Tuivasa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mclean.
Tuivasa working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mclean.

It looks like Tai Tuivasa has been cut.
Tuivasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mclean leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclean keeps control of Tuivasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mclean scores with a shot to the side of Tuivasa's head.
Mclean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean'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.
Mclean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mclean.
Mclean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mclean lands an elbow inside.
Tuivasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mclean slowing the pace effectively.
Tuivasa is trying to force a seperation but Mclean has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mclean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuivasa is trying to break the clinch but Mclean is controlling him.

Mclean breaks the clinch.
Tai Tuivasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuivasa looks to land a left hand but Mclean moved out of range nicely.
Tuivasa takes one to the side of the head.
Tuivasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuivasa scores with a jab. Mclean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mclean takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Mclean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mclean keeps control of Tuivasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclean is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Mclean.
Tuivasa is breathing heavily.
Mclean holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Mclean breaks from the clinch.
Mclean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Mclean.
Mclean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuivasa.
Mclean lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mclean as he connects with a hook.

Tai Tuivasa's cut is getting worse.
Tuivasa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mclean finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuivasa's head.
Mclean lands a slapping body shot.
Tuivasa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mclean, right into the meat.
Tuivasa walks into a jab.
Mclean connects with a nice looking jab.

Tuivasa is rocked!
Mclean closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tuivasa out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny Mclean!
Lenny Mclean thanked the fans post fight for their support.