PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colan McClelland (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.

Thomas
vs
McClelland

158 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colan McClelland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from McClelland.
Horrible takedown attempt by McClelland or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
McClelland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Colan McClelland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClelland catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McClelland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McClelland duly obliges.

It looks like Greg Thomas has been cut.

McClelland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
McClelland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Greg Thomas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McClelland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a solid body kick.
McClelland connects with a nice looking jab.
McClelland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McClelland is looking to improve his position.
Thomas really is a fat lump.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

McClelland has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClelland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greg Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colan McClelland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
McClelland looks winded!
McClelland fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McClelland.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McClelland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McClelland really felt that one!

Thomas drives through and clinches with McClelland against the cage.

Thomas decides to pull guard.
Thomas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but McClelland blocks nicely.
McClelland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClelland wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas postures up in McClelland's guard and throws a big left but McClelland blocks it.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McClelland wants to improve his position but instead Thomas has moved into half guard.
Thomas thows a huge punch but McClelland dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McClelland wants to clinch.
McClelland tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClelland fails to land the takedown.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McClelland.
McClelland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Greg Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colan McClelland.
McClelland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McClelland.
McClelland is breathing heavily.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McClelland scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McClelland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

McClelland working for submissions but it's allowed Thomas to get to half guard.
Thomas throwing shots but McClelland is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McClelland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of McClelland's head.
Thomas thows a huge punch but McClelland dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClelland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
McClelland pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
McClelland trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throwing shots but McClelland is blocking nicely.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McClelland defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McClelland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
McClelland is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McClelland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McClelland is trying to control but Thomas manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Thomas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thomas landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClelland working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McClelland misses with a body shot.
McClelland misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McClelland fails with an attempt to clinch.

McClelland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McClelland is in Thomas's guard.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thomas with the ground and pound from mount.
McClelland blocking the ground and pound.
Thomas throws some wild stikes that McClelland manages to avoid easily.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClelland is trying desperately to improve position.
McClelland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas avoids the attempt from McClelland to control.
Greg Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McClelland is trying desperately to improve position.
McClelland holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thomas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thomas with shots to the head and body - McClelland looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

McClelland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! McClelland is out cold - huge knockout for Thomas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Thomas!