PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richey Spinnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damein McTapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Spinnet
vs
McTapper

184 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richey Spinnet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damein McTapper!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinnet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTapper was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinnet.
Spinnet takes a swing at McTapper's ribcage but misses.

Spinnet rushes McTapper and presses him up against the cage.
McTapper throws an elbow that misses.
Spinnet presses McTapper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTapper lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Richey Spinnet has been cut.

McTapper breaks from the clinch.
McTapper scores with a kick to the body.

Spinnet instigates a clinch.
Spinnet swings wildly with an uppercut but McTapper uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTapper lands an elbow just above Spinnet 's eye.
McTapper blocks an uppercut.
McTapper blocks an uppercut.
Spinnet lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spinnet tries to break free but McTapper pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from McTapper.
Spinnet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spinnet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTapper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spinnet presses McTapper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTapper lands an elbow just above Spinnet 's eye.
McTapper has Spinnet pressed against the cage.
Spinnet cracks McTapper with a nice body shot.
Spinnet lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTapper backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from McTapper.
Spinnet presses McTapper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTapper trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spinnet.
McTapper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spinnet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McTapper has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Spinnet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTapper.

McTapper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTapper looks for the body kick but Spinnet saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet blocks the body kick.
McTapper doesn't manage to clinch there - Spinnet circles away.
Spinnet swings for the body but McTapper moves out of range.
McTapper staying out of range there.
Spinnet misses with a body punch
and McTapper counters with an inside leg kick.
McTapper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Richey Spinnet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTapper motions for Spinnet to come forward. McTapper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinnet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinnet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Spinnet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTapper, pushing him back against the cage.

McTapper breaks from the clinch.

Spinnet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McTapper lands a nice elbow.
Spinnet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spinnet misses with some punches.
Spinnet blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from McTapper.
Spinnet misses with the head strike.
Spinnet misses with a punch on the inside.
Spinnet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spinnet swings wildly with an uppercut but McTapper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from McTapper.
McTapper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spinnet.
Spinnet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spinnet fails to land.
McTapper lands an elbow inside that Spinnet shrugs off.
Spinnet throws a punch but it's blocked by McTapper.
Spinnet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spinnet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spinnet struggles to land a body shot inside as McTapper controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTapper.
McTapper blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four 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.
A left hand lands to the body for McTapper.
McTapper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spinnet's efforts to push away.
Spinnet working aggressively here.
McTapper trying to land knees to the body.
McTapper throws an elbow that misses.
McTapper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Richey Spinnet's cut is getting worse.
Spinnet wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Spinnet fails to land.
Spinnet swings wildly with an uppercut but McTapper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from McTapper.
Spinnet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spinnet is looking to break free of the clinch but McTapper has double underhooks.
Spinnet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spinnet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spinnet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTapper tries to work over Spinnet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richey Spinnet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richey Spinnet's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McTapper slips under a jab.
McTapper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTapper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Spinnet tries to keep at a distance but McTapper has taken the fight into the clinch.
McTapper trying to stall but Spinnet improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McTapper.
McTapper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTapper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spinnet tries to break the clinch but McTapper is controlling the position.
Spinnet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spinnet fails to land.
McTapper tries to work over Spinnet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTapper missing with knees to the body.
McTapper throws an elbow that misses.
McTapper blocks an uppercut.
McTapper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spinnet avoids it.
McTapper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTapper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spinnet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spinnet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTapper blocking some punches.
McTapper blocking some punches.
McTapper tries to land knees in the clinch but Spinnet avoids the damage to the body.
McTapper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spinnet's defenses.
Spinnet scores with a hook to the body.
Spinnet is trying to force a seperation but McTapper has the dominant position.
Spinnet takes an elbow to the temple.
McTapper blocks an uppercut.
McTapper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spinnet's defenses.
Spinnet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

McTapper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTapper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTapper throws a chopping leg kick but Spinnet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McTapper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spinnet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
That kick from McTapper tenderised Spinnet's leg. Spinnet is trying to keep his angry face on.

Spinnet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spinnet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McTapper lands an elbow just above Spinnet 's eye.
Spinnet can't find room to land a body shot as McTapper controls the action.
McTapper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spinnet up against the cage.
Spinnet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTapper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spinnet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTapper's elbow.
McTapper is looking to control Spinnet's arms but Spinnet gets an underhook and turns him. Now McTapper has his back to the cage.
Spinnet tries to work over McTapper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spinnet lands with a short shot to the head.
Spinnet lands with a short shot to the head.
McTapper prevents Spinnet from breaking the clinch.
Spinnet being controlled against the cage.
McTapper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet lands a nice uppercut.
Spinnet takes an elbow to the temple.

McTapper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Spinnet darts in and clinches McTapper up against the cage.
McTapper tries to break free but Spinnet pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spinnet.
Spinnet works on McTapper's body with a couple of short punches.
Spinnet misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTapper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spinnet avoids it.
Spinnet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTapper.
A head punch on the inside from Spinnet fails to land.
Spinnet is trying to push McTapper away but McTapper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McTapper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spinnet's brow.
Spinnet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spinnet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spinnet swings wildly with an uppercut but McTapper uses good head movement to avoid it.

McTapper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Spinnet takes the fight into the clinch.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but McTapper has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McTapper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spinnet's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on McTapper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McTapper looking to slow down the pace here.
McTapper lands an elbow just above Spinnet 's eye.
McTapper is trying to push Spinnet away but Spinnet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spinnet lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTapper blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Spinnet scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richey Spinnet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richey Spinnet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spinnet has McTapper up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spinnet.
McTapper has had enough of the clinch but Spinnet keeps him there for the moment.
Spinnet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McTapper.
Spinnet working hard to break the clinch.
McTapper lands a nice elbow.
Spinnet blocks an elbow strike from McTapper.
Spinnet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spinnet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinnet misses with the head strike.
Spinnet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTapper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTapper lands an elbow inside that Spinnet shrugs off.
Spinnet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTapper lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinnet throws a head punch that misses.
McTapper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spinnet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spinnet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spinnet tries a body shot but McTapper blocks it.
McTapper blocks a body shot from Spinnet.
Spinnet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spinnet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTapper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spinnet avoids it.
Spinnet misses with some punches.
Spinnet avoids a wild elbow strike from McTapper.
Spinnet tries to break the clinch but McTapper is controlling the position.
Spinnet blocks an elbow strike from McTapper.
Spinnet misses with the head strike.
Spinnet lands a nice shot to the body.
McTapper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spinnet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richey Spinnet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spinnet throws a punch but it's blocked by McTapper.
Spinnet is trying to break the clinch but McTapper is controlling him.
Spinnet working hard to break the clinch.
Spinnet working aggressively here.
Spinnet has a couple of punches blocked by McTapper.
Spinnet working aggressively here.
Spinnet misses with the head strike.

McTapper manages to break the clinch.

Spinnet takes the fight into the clinch.
Spinnet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McTapper.

McTapper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spinnet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTapper scores with a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McTapper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spinnet's brow.
McTapper can't find room to land a body shot as Spinnet controls the action.
McTapper missing with knees to the body.
Damein McTapper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinnet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTapper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spinnet.
Spinnet takes an elbow to the temple.

Richey Spinnet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spinnet is working McTapper over against the cage.
McTapper lands a damaging elbow.
McTapper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McTapper lands an elbow that stopped Spinnet in his tracks for a moment.
Spinnet pushes McTapper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTapper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McTapper tries to land knees in the clinch but Spinnet avoids the damage to the body.
McTapper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Spinnet is rocked!
McTapper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spinnet's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richey Spinnet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spinnet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richey Spinnet!