PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Svenstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hack MacDonald Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald Jr has chosen Cowboys From Hell by Pantera as his entrance music. Hack MacDonald Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Svenstroem
vs
MacDonald Jr

170 cm
26
159 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

190 cm
24
159 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Svenstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hack MacDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenstroem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDonald Jr sprawls well. MacDonald Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svenstroem gets slowly back to his feet.
Svenstroem shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svenstroem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald Jr pinned against the cage. MacDonald Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Svenstroem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Svenstroem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Svenstroem avoids the head kick by MacDonald Jr.

Svenstroem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacDonald Jr to the ground. Svenstroem is now in MacDonald Jr's guard.
MacDonald Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacDonald Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Svenstroem wants to get up but he can't break MacDonald Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Svenstroem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svenstroem is looking to stand up but MacDonald Jr won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacDonald Jr has his feet on Svenstroem's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
MacDonald Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacDonald Jr lands with a good body shot.
That kick from MacDonald Jr tenderised Svenstroem's leg. Svenstroem is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svenstroem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacDonald Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Svenstroem is breathing heavily.
MacDonald Jr scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svenstroem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Svenstroem back to the cage. MacDonald Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacDonald Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hack MacDonald Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald Jr with a jab.
MacDonald Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Svenstroem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDonald Jr sprawls well. MacDonald Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svenstroem gets slowly back to his feet.
Svenstroem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svenstroem's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr works over Svenstroem's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacDonald Jr leaves Svenstroem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from MacDonald Jr. No joy for Svenstroem on that attempt.
MacDonald Jr throws a head kick that Svenstroem semi-blocks.
Svenstroem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacDonald Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
MacDonald Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenstroems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacDonald Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
MacDonald Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by MacDonald Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Svenstroem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacDonald Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Svenstroem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacDonald Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svenstroem under the eye.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hack MacDonald Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacDonald Jr delivers a nice body kick.
MacDonald Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Svenstroem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacDonald Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacDonald Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacDonald Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svenstroem on the side of the head.
Jab from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svenstroem. Svenstroem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svenstroem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from MacDonald Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt
and MacDonald Jr counters with a good low kick that Svenstroem was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svenstroem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacDonald Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svenstroem's hands.
Hack MacDonald Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Svenstroem's head.
MacDonald Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svenstroem. That did some damage!
MacDonald Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald Jr sizes up Svenstroem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacDonald Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem takes one to the chin there.
MacDonald Jr lands a right hook to the body.
MacDonald Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacDonald Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacDonald Jr throws a leg kick which misses Svenstroem's front leg but catches the back leg as Svenstroem tries to avoid it.
Svenstroem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

MacDonald Jr lands a big head kick that sends Svenstroem tumbling to the mat! MacDonald Jr takes a step backwards and waves Svenstroem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Svenstroem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Svenstroem is rocked!
Hack MacDonald Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenstroem walks into a jab.
Oh Svenstroem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svenstroem's hands.
Svenstroem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacDonald Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svenstroem seems to have got his legs back now.
MacDonald Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svenstroem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svenstroem.
MacDonald Jr tests Svenstroem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svenstroem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Svenstroem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacDonald Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Svenstroem's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacDonald Jr - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald Jr lands a nice hook to Svenstroem's body. Svenstroem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacDonald Jr scores with a head kick.
A head kick from MacDonald Jr lands but Svenstroem takes it in his stride.
MacDonald Jr cracks the inside of Svenstroem's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svenstroem avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacDonald Jr works Svenstroem's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hack MacDonald Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Svenstroem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Svenstroem walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacDonald Jr.
Svenstroem shoots and misses
and MacDonald Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svenstroem's knee momentarily.
MacDonald Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacDonald Jr lands a head kick!
MacDonald Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svenstroem in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr scores with a head kick. Svenstroem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr digs a good body shot into Svenstroem's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svenstroem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters circling a little - MacDonald Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svenstroem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDonald Jr sprawls well. MacDonald Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svenstroem gets slowly back to his feet.
MacDonald Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svenstroem doesn't seem bothered though.
Svenstroem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacDonald Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svenstroem fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Svenstroem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacDonald Jr cracks the inside of Svenstroem's front leg.
MacDonald Jr lands with a nice body kick.
MacDonald Jr cracks Svenstroem with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Svenstroem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacDonald Jr jabs Svenstroem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacDonald Jr lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacDonald Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacDonald Jr cracks a nice hook into Svenstroem's ribs.
MacDonald Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Svenstroem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands a jab.
Magnus Svenstroem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDonald Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Svenstroem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown
and MacDonald Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Hack MacDonald Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svenstroem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacDonald Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Svenstroem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacDonald Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svenstroem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacDonald Jr can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hack MacDonald Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacDonald Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hack MacDonald Jr!