PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordin Tootoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

McLaren
vs
Tootoo

170 cm
35
151 lbs
23 - 18 - 1

175 cm
29
152 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt McLaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordin Tootoo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McLaren rushes Tootoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

McLaren manages to break the clinch.

Tootoo forces McLaren back against the cage and clinches.
Tootoo gets underhooks to prevent McLaren's takedown attempt.

Tootoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tootoo finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaren's head.
McLaren tries to clinch but Tootoo is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaren is looking to clinch.
Tootoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tootoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaren dips to his left and cracks Tootoo with an uppercut!
McLaren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Class Elite Gym (16 elites) $1000 in the buildup to the fight.

Tootoo closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
McLaren can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tootoo is stalling here.

Tootoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLaren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tootoo is fending him off so far but McLaren persists. Nope, Tootoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Tootoo feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLaren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tootoo doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaren circles away.
McLaren looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch but Tootoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McLaren moves into the clinch.
McLaren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tootoo is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Tootoo.
McLaren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tootoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tootoo breaks from the clinch.
McLaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tootoo manages to circle out of the way.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tootoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLaren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tootoo's waist but Tootoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McLaren off to one side.

McLaren closes the distance and clinches.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Tootoo controls the action.
Tootoo scores with a nice hook to the head.

McLaren is trying to trip Tootoo. He has hold of a leg but Tootoo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLaren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McLaren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLaren stops Tootoo from standing up.
McLaren throwing strikes from guard but Tootoo blocks nicely.
McLaren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tootoo keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
Tootoo is looking to stand up but McLaren isn't so interested in that idea.
Tootoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLaren looking to pass the guard.
McLaren sitting in guard here, content to control.
McLaren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tootoo for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo tries to clinch there but McLaren circles away.
McLaren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tootoo tries to avoid it but McLaren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tootoo to the ground. Tootoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot by Tootoo.
Jordin Tootoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tootoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Tootoo tries to get set, McLaren tries to push him back and clinch up but Tootoo manages to avoid the attempt.

Tootoo has managed to clinch.

McLaren is trying to trip Tootoo. He has hold of a leg but Tootoo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLaren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tootoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaren.
McLaren 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.
Tootoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLaren is controlling him.
McLaren pushing down on Tootoo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLaren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tootoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
Tootoo is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLaren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McLaren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McLaren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tootoo's head.
McLaren thows a huge punch but Tootoo dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McLaren wants to work for an arm triangle but Tootoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tootoo is trying to stand up here but McLaren is controlling him well.
McLaren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tootoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLaren.
McLaren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

McLaren is trying to work for a kimura but Tootoo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt McLaren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tootoo instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Tootoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McLaren wants to stall.
McLaren prevents a body shot from Tootoo.

Tootoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tootoo defends it nicely.
McLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tootoo finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaren's head.
Jordin Tootoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tootoo defends it nicely.
Tootoo feints and then cracks McLaren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaren down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tootoo takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from McLaren.
Tootoo tries to break the clinch but McLaren is controlling the position.
McLaren lands with a light punch inside.
Tootoo looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLaren tries to stall but Tootoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tootoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tootoo is pushing McLaren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McLaren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaren stalling the fight.

McLaren wants the takedown. Tootoo is fighting it off but McLaren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tootoo's guard against the cage.
McLaren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren won't allow Tootoo to get back to his feet.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tootoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaren.
Tootoo wants to stand but McLaren is controlling the position.
McLaren looking to pass the guard.
McLaren stops Tootoo from standing up.
Tootoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
Tootoo wants to stand but McLaren is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tootoo instigates a clinch.
Tootoo controlling the action here for a moment.

McLaren breaks from the clinch.
Tootoo misses with a low kick.

McLaren has closed the distance and engaged Tootoo in a clinch.

Tootoo manages to break the clinch.
Jordin Tootoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tootoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time.
Tootoo tries to clinch but McLaren moves out of range.
Tootoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaren shoots in looking for a takedown but Tootoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLaren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McLaren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of McLaren 's head but he takes it in his stride.

McLaren tries to keep at a distance but Tootoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLaren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tootoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tootoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McLaren looking to stall.
Tootoo working hard to break the clinch.
McLaren wants a takedown but no success here.
Tootoo displaying some good clinch control by pressing McLaren up against the cage.
McLaren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tootoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren swats away the attempt to clinch by Tootoo.
Tootoo throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tootoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLaren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tootoo but Tootoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Tootoo has McLaren up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordin Tootoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McLaren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Colt McLaren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tootoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McLaren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tootoo's thigh. Tootoo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren stops Tootoo from standing up.
McLaren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tootoo keeping full guard, as McLaren tries to pass.
McLaren won't allow Tootoo to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tootoo is keeping the position for now.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLaren is looking to work some ground and pound but Tootoo has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren prevents Tootoo from getting back to his feet.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
Tootoo keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tootoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaren throwing a counter right hand but Tootoo manages to avoid it.
Tootoo lands a slapping body shot.

Tootoo gets a clinch.

Tootoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLaren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tootoo clinches up against the cage.
McLaren blocking some punches.
McLaren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tootoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
McLaren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tootoo is looking to clinch.
Tootoo lands an overhand right.
McLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tootoo finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaren's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tootoo misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tootoo.
McLaren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tootoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tootoo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tootoo throws a looping overhand right but McLaren ducks down to avoid it.
Tootoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaren darts in looking for a takedown but Tootoo gets double underhooks and turns McLaren into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt McLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaren checks a low kick from Tootoo.
McLaren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tootoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tootoo darts in and clinches McLaren up against the cage.
Tootoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tootoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tootoo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McLaren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

McLaren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tootoo can't fight it off and eventually McLaren manages to take the fight to the floor. Tootoo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McLaren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLaren won't allow Tootoo to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tootoo pushes McLaren off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McLaren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McLaren trying to control the position but Tootoo is working away.
McLaren taking a break here but Tootoo is having none of it and regains half guard.

Tootoo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McLaren is looking to clinch but Tootoo is avoiding it.
McLaren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tootoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McLaren somewhat.
Tootoo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaren blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordin Tootoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tootoo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordin Tootoo!
Jordin Tootoo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.