PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dwain Mcmillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suasuan Shoute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suasuan Shoute has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcmillan
vs
Shoute

216 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

158 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwain Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suasuan Shoute!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmillan misses with a wild body shot.
Mcmillan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shoute gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcmillan counters with a left to the body.
Shoute throws a head kick but Mcmillan moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shoute looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Mcmillan moves into the clinch.

Shoute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoute looks for a takedown but Mcmillan sprawls well.
Suasuan Shoute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoute throws a head kick but Mcmillan moves out of range.
Shoute avoids the head kick by Mcmillan.
Shoute with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mcmillan counters with a takedown into side control.
Dwain Mcmillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suasuan Shoute.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mcmillan tries for a kimura but Shoute is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcmillan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shoute knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shoute parries the strikes from Mcmillan easily there. Mcmillan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shoute to escape.
Mcmillan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shoute on the ground.

Mcmillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Shoute is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Shoute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shoute might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcmillan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Mcmillan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice defenses there by Shoute.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan misses with a few strikes there.
Shoute throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcmillan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Mcmillan clinches up against the cage.
Mcmillan wants a takedown.
Shoute taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Mcmillan gets control of Shoute's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcmillan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcmillan is looking for a triangle but Shoute pushes his legs off easily.
Mcmillan pulls Shoute in close to his closed guard and prevents Shoute from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mcmillan is breathing heavily.
Mcmillan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcmillan wants to control the position but Shoute says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoute is keen to just control but Mcmillan is a slippery customer.
Shoute trying to mount his opponent but Mcmillan defends it.
Mcmillan wants to get back to his feet.
Shoute thows a huge punch but Mcmillan dodges it nicely.
Shoute is controlling the pace.

Shoute is trying to work for a kimura but Mcmillan is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan is trying to control but can't.
Shoute uses his free foot to push down on Mcmillan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcmillan.
Mcmillan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Mcmillan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwain Mcmillan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shoute throws a low kick but Mcmillan moves out of range easily.
Mcmillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoute has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Mcmillan. No joy for Shoute on that attempt.
Shoute fails with the takedown

and Mcmillan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dwain Mcmillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suasuan Shoute.
Shoute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcmillan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shoute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcmillan throws an elbow that misses. Shoute uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcmillan's guard. Nice move by Shoute!
Shoute is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan wants to get back to his feet but Shoute is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dwain Mcmillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcmillan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoute dives into side control.
Shoute wants to stand but Mcmillan is controlling his arm.
Shoute trying to control the position but Mcmillan is working away.
Mcmillan is trying to improve his position.
Mcmillan manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoute trying to control the action but Mcmillan is working from the bottom.
Mcmillan wants to control but Shoute is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcmillan has his hands clasped together around Shoute's back. He's all about the action.
Shoute is trying to control. Mcmillan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcmillan is looking for a sweep. Shoute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Suasuan Shoute wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shoute tries a low kick but Mcmillan avoids it.
Mcmillan misses with a series of wild punches.
Shoute fails with the takedown

and Mcmillan counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcmillan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shoute.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoute is trying to break the clinch but Mcmillan is controlling him.

Mcmillan jumps guard.
Mcmillan is looking to stand up but Shoute isn't so interested in that idea.

Mcmillan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shoute is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Shoute pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoute tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcmillan swivels and escapes.
Shoute misses with a takedown attempt

and Mcmillan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shoute's guard.
Mcmillan landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcmillan distracts Shoute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcmillan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcmillan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shoute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoute preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcmillan distracts Shoute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcmillan wants to stand but Shoute has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Mcmillan gets to his feet - Shoute follows without any prompting.

Shoute drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcmillan wants to stand up but Shoute is controlling him.
Shoute is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwain Mcmillan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcmillan gets a clinch.
Mcmillan can't get the takedown.
Mcmillan is trying to pull guard but Shoute turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Shoute has clasped his hands together around Mcmillan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mcmillan struggling a bit here.
Mcmillan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoute is looking to take a break and control but Mcmillan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shoute taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shoute off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcmillan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shoute!

Mcmillan looking to break Shoute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shoute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcmillan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mcmillan misses with a punch to the head.
Shoute turns into Mcmillan and is now in his guard.
Shoute wants to control from the top but Mcmillan keeps moving.
Shoute postures up.
Mcmillan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shoute passes Mcmillan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shoute tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcmillan.
Shoute wants to control but Mcmillan is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoute is looking to advance position but Mcmillan won't allow it.
Shoute thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcmillan's head.

Mcmillan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shoute pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoute is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shoute wants to control the pace but Mcmillan is squirming around nicely.
Shoute with the ground and pound from mount.
Mcmillan is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan wants to get back to his feet.
Shoute working Mcmillan over with strikes here.
Shoute has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcmillan's face.
Mcmillan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shoute cracks Mcmillan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Mcmillan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shoute.
Shoute wants to stand but Mcmillan is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shoute looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mcmillan is desperately trying to improve his position but Shoute has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcmillan tries to hold on but Shoute pushes him away.
Shoute controlling from the full mount.
Mcmillan wants to control but Shoute is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcmillan blocking the ground and pound.
Suasuan Shoute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwain Mcmillan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmillan is trying to stand.
Mcmillan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suasuan Shoute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcmillan 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwain Mcmillan!