PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alliance Boundaries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alliance Boundaries has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boundaries
vs
Mclean

170 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alliance Boundaries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lenny Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boundaries misses with a takedown attempt - Mclean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boundaries misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mclean.
Mclean misses with a lunging right hand

and Boundaries counters with a shoot takedown. Mclean fights it but they end up in guard.
Mclean keeping full guard, as Boundaries tries to pass.
Boundaries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boundaries 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.
Boundaries pushes down on Mclean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean wants to get back to full guard.
Boundaries is keen to just control but Mclean is a slippery customer.
Mclean wants to get back to his feet.
Mclean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boundaries's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boundaries's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Boundaries turns into Mclean and is now in his guard.
Mclean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mclean has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Foot Loves. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boundaries wants to pass the guard but Mclean is keeping the position.
Mclean trying to control the position.

Mclean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boundaries tries to free his leg and advance position but Mclean is retaining full guard.
Mclean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boundaries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclean is keeping the position for now.
Boundaries trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boundaries thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mclean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boundaries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mclean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mclean, not yet.
Boundaries pushes down on Mclean's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boundaries not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boundaries lands strikes from half guard.
Boundaries drops an elbow to the side of Mclean's head.
Boundaries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boundaries prevents Mclean from improving his position.
Boundaries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mclean trying to control here.
Boundaries has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boundaries looking to control but Mclean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mclean is desperately trying to improve his position but Boundaries has a good base and remains in mount.
Mclean is bucking up trying to escape but Boundaries cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mclean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boundaries could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boundaries controlling the position easily from mount.
Boundaries prevents Mclean from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boundaries avoids the attempt from Mclean to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclean takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boundaries putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alliance Boundaries dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boundaries goes for a double leg but Mclean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mclean continues to drive forward.
Boundaries fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mclean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mclean feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boundaries's calf.
Boundaries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boundaries blocks a jab.
Boundaries shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mclean but Mclean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alliance Boundaries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mclean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boundaries to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boundaries working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boundaries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclean is keeping the position for now.
Mclean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boundaries manages to get himself to full guard.

Mclean stopping the sweep attempt from Boundaries.
Boundaries might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boundaries is working hard here to advance position.
Mclean trying to control but Boundaries is working from the bottom.
Mclean is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mclean stands and throws Boundaries's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boundaries tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mclean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mclean fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Boundaries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boundaries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclean can do to turn this around?
Mclean is looking to take a break and control but Boundaries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mclean creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boundaries sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boundaries is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Boundaries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boundaries manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boundaries trying to mount his opponent but Mclean defends it.
Mclean is trying to get back to full guard.
Boundaries uses his free foot to push down on Mclean's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mclean.
Alliance Boundaries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boundaries lands a big shot there that rocks Mclean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mclean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boundaries with a couple of short strikes.
Boundaries tries to control but Mclean wriggling away.
Boundaries lands a couple of good shots and Mclean has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mclean trying to get back to his feet but Boundaries is in full control for now.
Boundaries not allowing Mclean to control his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boundaries lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Boundaries wants to control but Mclean is keeping busy.
Boundaries is trying to stick to Mclean's back but Mclean is turning into Boundaries. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boundaries's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mclean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alliance Boundaries dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nice cross by Mclean.
Alliance Boundaries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boundaries tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mclean defends well and Boundaries ends up having to push Mclean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boundaries here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boundaries misses with a takedown attempt
and Mclean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boundaries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mclean circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alliance Boundaries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boundaries takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mclean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boundaries throws out a loose jab but Mclean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boundaries fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Mclean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mclean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boundaries throws out the jab.
Mclean is looking for the big counter here.
Boundaries fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean misses with an uppercut. Boundaries saw that one coming.
Mclean scores with a punch to the head.
Boundaries tries for a takedown but Mclean circles away easily
and Mclean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boundaries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mclean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mclean duly obliges.
Boundaries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mclean as he avoids it easily.

Mclean breaks from the clinch.
Boundaries looks for a takedown but Mclean sprawls well.
Lenny Mclean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boundaries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mclean connects with a crisp jab.
Mclean sizes up Boundaries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mclean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclean misses with a straight left.
Mclean throws a lazy right hand but Boundaries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boundaries blocks a low kick nicely.
Mclean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boundaries stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boundaries. Mclean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boundaries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mclean as he jumps to the side.
Mclean throws a right hand that Boundaries ducks under and follows up with a left that Boundaries also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boundaries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mclean as he jumps to the side.
Mclean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boundaries.
Boundaries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mclean misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mclean misses with a body shot.
Boundaries takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mclean scores with a four punch combination!

Boundaries is rocked!
Boundaries goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boundaries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mclean as he jumps to the side.
Boundaries tries for a takedown but Mclean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mclean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boundaries circles away quickly and effectively.
Boundaries half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Boundaries slips under a jab.
Lenny Mclean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boundaries shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclean sprawls well. He's pushed Boundaries's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mclean stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mclean misses with a hook.
Boundaries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclean.
Lenny Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alliance Boundaries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclean cracks Boundaries on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Boundaries falls backwards against the cage. Mclean follows up with more strikes that drop Boundaries to his knees. Mclean keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Boundaries! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Mclean!
Our winner, Lenny Mclean, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.