PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mcclure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Inman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Inman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Mcclure's chin.

Mcclure
vs
Inman

172 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Mcclure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Inman!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcclure gets a clinch.
Mcclure tries to stall but Inman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Inman is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Inman breaks the clinch.
Mcclure tries to clinch

and Inman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Inman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mcclure gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Mcclure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inman is aware though and is defending well.
Mcclure is trying to hold Inman in close to prevent damage but Inman has managed to pass into half guard.
Mcclure misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcclure is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcclure is trying to maintain the position but Inman is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclure wants to get back to his feet.
Inman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Inman stands up from half guard.
Mcclure wants to clinch

and Inman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Inman.
Mcclure wants a takedown.
Inman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Mcclure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inman stops a takedown attempt from Mcclure.
Mcclure holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcclure is breathing heavily.

Inman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure prevents Inman from getting back to his feet.
Inman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mcclure trying to control but Inman is working from the bottom.
Mcclure throwing strikes but missing.

Johnny Mcclure has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Inman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcclure avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcclure looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Inman enables Mcclure to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Inman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure prevents Inman from getting back to his feet.
Mcclure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Mcclure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Inman dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inman advances position into side control!
Mcclure is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Inman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mcclure takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Inman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Inman. No joy for Mcclure on that attempt.
Inman is breathing heavily.
Inman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcclure forces Inman back against the cage and clinches.
Mcclure has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcclure wants to take the fight to the mat but Inman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcclure prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Inman.
Mcclure tries to break free but Inman pushes him back against the cage.
Mcclure is working for takedown but Inman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcclure stalling in the clinch but Inman improves position.
Mcclure jumps guard but Inman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcclure.
Mcclure is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inman to keep the fight standing.

Inman manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure wants to clinch

and Inman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Inman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcclure prevents it.
Mcclure tries to pull guard but Inman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Inman avoids the elbow strike from Mcclure, against the cage.
Mcclure tries to break free but Inman pushes him back against the cage.
Inman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcclure really is a fat lump.
Mcclure is trying to drag Inman to the mat but Inman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Mcclure jumps guard but Inman stands there with Mcclure around his waist. Mcclure gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure is trying to drag Inman to the mat but Inman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcclure drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcclure lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mcclure is trying to pull guard but Inman has him pressed against the cage.

Inman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcclure with a lazy takedown attempt

and Inman moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure wants to break the clinch but can't.

Inman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcclure tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Inman counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcclure thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcclure closes the distance but Inman moves to the side
and Inman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Inman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mcclure scores with a crisp jab that stopped Inman in his tracks.
Mcclure tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Inman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcclure changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Inman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Inman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcclure tries to sprawl out of it but Inman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcclure manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mcclure takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inman wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcclure manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mcclure manages to pull guard.
Mcclure has Inman pulled in close to control his posture.

Mcclure is looking for a triangle but Inman pushes his legs off easily.

Mcclure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inman is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Inman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mcclure fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnny Mcclure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcclure sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inman somewhat.
Johnny Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Inman.
Mcclure tries to clinch but Inman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcclure looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Inman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcclure circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Mcclure with that takedown attempt.
Mcclure moves in looking to clinch but Inman pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcclure fails to land the takedown.
Inman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mcclure counters with a shoot takedown. Inman fights it but they end up in guard.
Inman wants to control the position but Mcclure says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mcclure missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnny Mcclure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Inman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Mcclure is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Mcclure showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Inman!