PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Mcclintock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcclintock
vs
Fertit

201 cm
20
276 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Mcclintock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcclintock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
No luck for Fertit with that takedown attempt.
Harold Mcclintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fertit.
Mcclintock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Fertit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcclintock sprawls well initially but Fertit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mcclintock is defending against the submission attempts here by Fertit.
Mcclintock is trying to maintain the position but Fertit is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcclintock wants to improve his position but Fertit is controlling well.
Mcclintock wants to control but Fertit is keeping busy.
Fertit content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock landing a few short strikes.
Mcclintock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcclintock tries to get out of the position.
Mcclintock tries to roll over but Fertit keeps him under control.
Fertit is pressing down on Mcclintock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcclintock is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcclintock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcclintock looks to score with a jab to the body but Fertit is just out of range.
Mcclintock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcclintock.
Mcclintock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Mcclintock.
Mcclintock misses with a few strikes there.
Fertit tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcclintock avoids it really well and circles away.
Fertit avoids a punch combination nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mcclintock manages to break the clinch.
Fertit has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Mcclintock. No joy for Fertit on that attempt.
Mcclintock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fertit.
Mcclintock throws a body punch but Fertit moves out of range.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown attempt from Fertit. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Fertit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcclintock misses with a wild combination.
Mcclintock tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcclintock wants to control but Fertit postures up.
Mcclintock trying to remain calm as Fertit controls from the top position.
Mcclintock is looking for a sweep.

Fertit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcclintock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mcclintock struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcclintock slaps away a takedown attempt from Fertit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcclintock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fertit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcclintock avoids it really well and circles away.
Fertit fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit closes the distance and clinches up with Mcclintock, looking for a takedown. Fertit pushes Mcclintock against the cage but Mcclintock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fertit fails to land the takedown.
Mcclintock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fertit looks gassed!
Mcclintock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcclintock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcclintock wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcclintock misses with a two punch combination.
Mcclintock tries to land a front kick but Fertit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Mcclintock.
Mcclintock throws a body kick that misses.
Mcclintock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Mcclintock as Fertit shoots in.

Mcclintock closes the distance and clinches.
Mcclintock wants to get back to striking at distance but Fertit won't allow it.
Fertit can't get the takedown.
Harold Mcclintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fertit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclintock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fertit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcclintock smiles and moves away.
Fertit throws a looping overhand right but Mcclintock ducks down to avoid it.

Fertit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcclintock's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclintock trying to control the position.
Mcclintock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fertit is controlling him.
Fertit stopping the sweep attempt from Mcclintock.
Mcclintock working a defensive guard here.
Fertit won't allow Mcclintock to sweep him here.
Fertit is pushing down on Mcclintock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcclintock is fighting to maintain full guard but Fertit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fertit is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcclintock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fertit controlling the pace.
Mcclintock is looking to control Fertit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcclintock avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Fertit is looking for a kimura here.
Fertit prevents Mcclintock from improving his position.

Mcclintock is defending against the submission attempts here by Fertit.
Mcclintock won't allow Fertit to pass to mount.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcclintock misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown attempt from Fertit. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown attempt from Fertit. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcclintock.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcclintock stuffs the takedown.

Fertit 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.
Mcclintock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit trying to control but Mcclintock is working from the bottom.
Mcclintock pulls Fertit in to control the position.
Fertit preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fertit 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.
Mcclintock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcclintock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fertit on the ground.
Mcclintock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcclintock controlling from mount.
Mcclintock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fertit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Fertit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fertit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcclintock as he jumps to the side.

Fertit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcclintock wants to control but Fertit postures up.
Mcclintock stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Mcclintock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcclintock misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fertit controls the position.
Mcclintock is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcclintock is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcclintock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fertit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harold Mcclintock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Fertit.
Fertit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcclintock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcclintock throws a body punch but Fertit moves out of range.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
Fertit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcclintock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fertit tries to clinch up.
Mcclintock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Mcclintock does no damage.
Mcclintock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
Mcclintock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harold Mcclintock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fertit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcclintock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcclintock wants it to stay on the feet.
Fertit ducks right into an uppercut from Mcclintock.
Nice straight punches there by Mcclintock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcclintock.
Fertit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fertit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcclintock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcclintock tries to clinch up.
Fertit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcclintock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcclintock throws a right and a left that Fertit avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mcclintock.
Harold Mcclintock is winning the standup battle so far.
Fertit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcclintock pinned against the cage. Mcclintock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcclintock.
Mcclintock leaves Fertit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcclintock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Mcclintock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fertit doesn't seem phased though.
Fertit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Mcclintock.
Fertit shoots in but Mcclintock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcclintock misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclintock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mcclintock throws a wild body kick that Fertit sees coming a mile off.
Mcclintock lands a head shot.
Mcclintock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fertit's hands.
Mcclintock scores with a shot to the body.
Nick Fertit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fertit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcclintock but Mcclintock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcclintock tries to land a leg kick but Fertit saw it coming and moves away.
Mcclintock scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fertit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcclintock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcclintock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcclintock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Mcclintock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcclintock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Harold Mcclintock!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Harold Mcclintock!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Harold Mcclintock!

Harold Mcclintock wins by unanimous decision!