PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacLeod
vs
Ithome

189 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

M.O. Fight Wear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ithome but Ithome pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ithome lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ithome chopping away at his opponent's legs.

MacLeod feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Ithome is keeping the position.

MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacLeod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLeod passes into half guard.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacLeod is looking for a kimura here.

Ithome has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacLeod is on him like a limpet, forcing Ithome back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ithome breaks the clinch.
Ithome drops his hands momentarily and MacLeod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacLeod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithome in his tracks.
Good exchange - Ithome coming out on top.
MacLeod looks for a takedown but Ithome sprawls well.
Ithome lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLeod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithome stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Ithome as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithome sprawls and moves away.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithome tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithome to the ground. Ithome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!
Ithome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod lands a really nice looking cross but Ithome seems unphased.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
Ithome unleashes a big counter combination but MacLeod bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Ithome does it's job there.

MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Ithome pushes MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to counter with a takedown but Ithome is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
Ithome swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.

MacLeod shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ithome napping and manages to drive through into side control!

MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacLeod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ithome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

MacLeod tries for a kimura but Ithome is defending well.
Ithome felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.

MacLeod is trying to get an arm triangle but Ithome is defending well.

MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ithome throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bring Ithome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ithome misses with a head kick.
Ithome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ithome drops MacLeod with a beautiful combination! MacLeod stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO!
Bring Ithome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacLeod works a leg free and moves into half guard.

MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Ithome defends the submission attempt.

MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

MacLeod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithome is just riding it out for now. MacLeod eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod stops Ithome from getting back to his feet.

MacLeod is working for a kimura but Ithome is defending it quite comfortably.
MacLeod prevents Ithome from standing back up.

Ithome kicks MacLeod off and gets back to his feet.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ithome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithome wants it to stay on the feet.
Ithome throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.

Ithome tries to sprawl but MacLeod drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacLeod stops Ithome from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacLeod in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ithome tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacLeod!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!