PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Cusow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBain comes into the arena with The Drunk Scottsman blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McBain
vs
Cusow

175 cm
17
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby McBain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Cusow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusow tries to clinch but McBain moves out of range.
McBain attempts a counter takedown but Cusow avoids it well and moves away.
McBain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cusow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cusow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McBain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
Cusow misses with a straight right.
McBain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dan Cusow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusow tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cusow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusow wants to clinch up but McBain keeps it at a distance.
McBain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusow is looking to clinch but McBain is avoiding it.
Cusow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusow misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cusow darts in and clinches McBain up against the cage.
McBain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cusow is defending well.
Cusow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBain looking for a takedown.
McBain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cusow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby McBain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusow misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Cusow has closed the distance and engaged McBain in a clinch.
McBain is working for takedown but Cusow is calmly controlling the position for now.

Cusow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cusow misses with a wild combination.
McBain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cusow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusow fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cusow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cusow.
Dan Cusow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusow throws a right hand that McBain ducks under and follows up with a left that McBain also avoids with ease.
Cusow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McBains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cusow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

McBain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McBain stands and throws Cusow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McBain wants to control but Cusow is keeping him busy.
McBain passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cusow!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McBain.
Cusow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McBain throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cusow because McBain loaded up on that one.
McBain controlling the position easily from mount.
Cusow is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McBain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cusow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain tries to control but Cusow wriggling away.
McBain throws some wild stikes that Cusow manages to avoid easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cusow can do anything to dispel that myth.
McBain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cusow is looking to escape.
McBain throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cusow because McBain loaded up on that one.
McBain misses with a head shot.

McBain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cusow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBain looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McBain shoots in looking for a takedown. Cusow tries to sprawl out of it but McBain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cusow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McBain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dan Cusow seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cusow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBain, pushing him back against the cage.
McBain looking for a takedown.
Cusow taking a breather.
Cusow has a couple of punches blocked by McBain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBain is trying to pull guard but Cusow has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby McBain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusow has had enough of the clinch but McBain keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Cusow.
Cusow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusow is trying to break the clinch but McBain is controlling him.
Cusow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McBain has him pressed against the cage.
Cusow is trying to force a seperation but McBain has the dominant position.
McBain wants a takedown but no success here.
Cusow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
Cusow has had enough of the clinch but McBain keeps him there for the moment.
Cusow can't break the clinch.
McBain tries to pull guard but Cusow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cusow.

Cusow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McBain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cusow sprawls well initially but McBain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McBain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McBain 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 two minutes gone in the round.
McBain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McBain connects with a nice short shot to Cusow's temple.
Cusow is trying to stand back up but McBain is controlling him
Cusow is not content to let McBain control the position.
McBain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cusow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cusow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusow throws out a counter right but McBain avoids it with no problem.
McBain shoots in for a takedown but Cusow shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Cusow both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cusow does no damage.
McBain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Cusow darts in and clinches McBain up against the cage.
Cusow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McBain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cusow is trying to break free.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
McBain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cusow wants to get back to striking at distance but McBain won't allow it.

Cusow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cusow drives through and clinches with McBain against the cage.
McBain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusow's efforts to push away.
McBain keeps control of Cusow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cusow tries to circle away but McBain has him pinned against the cage.
McBain keeps control of Cusow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cusow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBain is trying to pull guard but Cusow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McBain is trying to pull guard but Cusow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McBain or not.
McBain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cusow after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Cusow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Cusow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cusow fails in his attempt to clinch.
McBain tries to counter with a takedown but Cusow is quick to defend against it.

McBain scores with a takedown into Cusow's guard.
McBain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McBain wants to control from the top but Cusow keeps moving.
McBain throwing strikes but missing.
Cusow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBain throws a big elbow that misses.
McBain trying to control the position from guard on top but Cusow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain passes Cusow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McBain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McBain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McBain is keen to just control but Cusow is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cusow closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusow is looking to break free of the clinch but McBain has double underhooks.
Cusow is trying to break free.
McBain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cusow is trying to force a seperation but McBain has the dominant position.
Cusow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cusow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McBain wants to take the fight to the mat but Cusow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby McBain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusow working aggressively here.
McBain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusow's efforts to push away.
Cusow lands a hook that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
Dan Cusow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cusow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cusow working hard to break the clinch.

Cusow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cusow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBain.
McBain swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusow.
Cusow misses with a two punch combination.
Cusow misses with a double jab.
Cusow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusow tries to clinch but McBain moves out of range.
McBain is looking to counter the offense by Cusow and move into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusow misses with a combination

so McBain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cusow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McBain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McBain controlling from the top position.
McBain wants to control from the top but Cusow keeps moving.
Bobby McBain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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 Bobby McBain.
I think Cusow 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Cusow!
In defeat, Bobby McBain stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will return better that ever. Thank you.'.