PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alasdair MundyJones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Makhno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MundyJones's entrance music is luv it. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

MundyJones
vs
Makhno

175 cm
28
181 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)
HITME! Clothing Line (Chuck Norris Collection)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alasdair MundyJones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nestor Makhno!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MundyJones wants to clinch

so Makhno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MundyJones wants to stand but Makhno is controlling the position.
MundyJones pulls Makhno in close to prevent any damage.
MundyJones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makhno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MundyJones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhno trying to control the position from guard on top but MundyJones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhno won't allow MundyJones to sweep him here.

Nestor Makhno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

MundyJones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Makhno takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
MundyJones working the head with strikes.

MundyJones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makhno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MundyJones trying to control the position but Makhno is working away.
Makhno regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhno is looking for a sweep. MundyJones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MundyJones working Makhno over with strikes.
Makhno is trying to get back to full guard.
MundyJones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MundyJones blocks the strikes from Makhno.
MundyJones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makhno is not content to let MundyJones control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhno wants to control but MundyJones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makhno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MundyJones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MundyJones trying to control the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MundyJones working Makhno over with strikes.
MundyJones wants to control but Makhno is keeping him busy.
MundyJones prevents Makhno from improving his position.
MundyJones is taking a breather. Makhno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alasdair MundyJones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MundyJones connects with a looping right hand.
Makhno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Makhno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MundyJones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makhno is in MundyJones's guard.
Makhno looks gassed!

MundyJones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MundyJones tries a head kick but it misses.
Alasdair MundyJones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MundyJones throws a head kick but Makhno moves out of range.

Makhno clinches with his opponent.
Makhno goes for a takedown in the clinch but MundyJones prevents it.
MundyJones tries to pull guard but Makhno holds him up against the cage and eventually MundyJones drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair MundyJones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Makhno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MundyJones tries to avoid it but Makhno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MundyJones to the ground. MundyJones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makhno keeps the fight on the outside.
MundyJones cracks Makhno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alasdair MundyJones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MundyJones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makhno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting MundyJones counter with a right hand.
MundyJones moves in looking to clinch but Makhno pushes him off.
MundyJones cracks Makhno with an open hand slap.
MundyJones just misses with a punch to the body.

MundyJones moves into range and clinches up with Makhno.

MundyJones jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MundyJones has control of Makhno's left arm, preventing Makhno from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhno won't allow MundyJones to sweep him here.
Makhno trying to control but MundyJones is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alasdair MundyJones.
MundyJones throws the kick towards the body but Makhno avoids it.
MundyJones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones shoots for a takedown but Makhno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MundyJones swats away the attempt to clinch by Makhno.
MundyJones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makhno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MundyJones somewhat.
MundyJones doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhno circles away.
Makhno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MundyJones lands a glancing blow to the side of Makhno's head.
Makhno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MundyJones as he jumps to the side.
Alasdair MundyJones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Makhno.
Makhno shoots for a double leg takedown but MundyJones sprawls well. He's pushed Makhno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MundyJones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhno tries for a takedown but MundyJones circles away easily
and MundyJones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

MundyJones dives in and scores a takedown into Makhno's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MundyJones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makhno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MundyJones controls the pace.

MundyJones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Makhno is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MundyJones, into his guard.
Makhno trying to control the position from guard on top but MundyJones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MundyJones has an active guard here but Makhno has managed to pass into half guard.
Makhno wants to control but MundyJones is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alasdair MundyJones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Makhno shoots for a takedown but MundyJones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MundyJones scores with a jab to the head.
Makhno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MundyJones.
MundyJones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

MundyJones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makhno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MundyJones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alasdair MundyJones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MundyJones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
MundyJones taking a break here but Makhno is having none of it and regains half guard.
MundyJones throwing shots but Makhno is blocking nicely.
MundyJones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MundyJones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MundyJones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Alasdair MundyJones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Makhno fails with a takedown attempt.
Makhno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MundyJones's waist but MundyJones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makhno off to one side.
Alasdair MundyJones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Makhno.
MundyJones lands a jab to the head.
Makhno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MundyJones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones tests Makhno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MundyJones fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhno doesn't manage to clinch there - MundyJones circles away.
Makhno shoots in for a takedown but MundyJones shows good takedown defense.
MundyJones connects with a looping right hand.

MundyJones moves into the clinch successfully.
MundyJones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MundyJones tries a body shot but Makhno blocks it.
MundyJones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Makhno jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MundyJones stopping the sweep attempt from Makhno.
MundyJones prevents Makhno from getting back to his feet.
MundyJones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makhno trying to keep a closed guard but MundyJones is proving a slippery customer.
MundyJones sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

MundyJones closes the distance and pushes Makhno back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MundyJones stalling.
Nestor Makhno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MundyJones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makhno prevents it.
MundyJones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MundyJones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makhno gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Makhno gets control of MundyJones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makhno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhno trying to strike off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhno wants to stand and escape but MundyJones is having none of it.
MundyJones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alasdair MundyJones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MundyJones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair MundyJones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MundyJones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alasdair MundyJones!