PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Klass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jollibee Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klass comes to the cage accompanied by Katy Perry - Teenage Dream. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jollibee Mcdonald enters the cage!

Klass
vs
Mcdonald

189 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

1337 ANZAC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Klass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jollibee Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klass throws a hook but Mcdonald blocks it.
Klass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonald. Klass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klass stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonald. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Klass cracks Mcdonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mcdonald lands a jab.
Klass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klass slips under a jab.
Mcdonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klass finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcdonald's head.
Jollibee Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klass's waist but Klass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcdonald off to one side.
Klass connects with a crisp jab.
Klass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcdonald lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcdonald throws a big shot that misses.
Mcdonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klass.
A big left from Klass misses.
A big left from Klass misses.
Mcdonald ducks under a wild hook from Klass.
Mcdonald misses the shot to the body.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
Mcdonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klass throws a series of punches but Mcdonald avoids them all with ease.
Klass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klass throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald swings for the body but Klass moves out of range.
Klass ducks under a wild hook from Mcdonald.
A swing and a miss from Mcdonald.
Klass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcdonald takes a swing at Klass's ribcage but misses.
Mcdonald misses with a shot to the body
letting Klass counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klass moves out of range of the strikes.

Mcdonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klass's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Klass trying to control here.
Klass is looking for a sweep. Mcdonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcdonald with the ground and pound but Klass uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klass seems keen to control Mcdonald's posture.
Klass is trying to control the position but Mcdonald postures up.
Mcdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Klass is retaining full guard.
Mcdonald throwing strikes but missing.
Klass keeping full guard, as Mcdonald tries to pass.
Klass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

We're going to have a standup here because Matt Klass wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Klass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klass misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Mcdonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Klass is just out of range.

Mcdonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klass is trying to maintain the position but Mcdonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Klass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcdonald.
Klass controlling the position well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klass trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcdonald wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Klass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcdonald lands a nice hook to Klass's body. Klass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klass missing with a left hand there. Mcdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matt Klass is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - Klass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcdonald misses with the combination.
Mcdonald throws a right hand that Klass ducks under and follows up with a left that Klass also avoids with ease.
Klass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klass throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.

Mcdonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Klass quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcdonald trying to control the action but Klass is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klass controlling the position well.
Mcdonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Klass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klass tries to get out of the position.
Klass wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy.

Mcdonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Klass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Klass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcdonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcdonald thows a huge punch but Klass dodges it nicely.
Klass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcdonald is working away from the top position though.

Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcdonald tries to stand and escape but Klass is controlling the position.
Jollibee Mcdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klass gets full guard.
Mcdonald wants to stand but Klass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Klass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdonald manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcdonald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdonald, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klass trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Klass just wasn't active enough.
Nice shot lands for Klass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klass throws a lazy right hand but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcdonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klass swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Klass will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcdonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klass.
Klass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mcdonald works Klass's body with a nice hook.
Klass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcdonald.
Klass missing with a left hand there. Mcdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klass throws a looping overhand right but Mcdonald ducks down to avoid it.
Mcdonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcdonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klass misses with a looping left.
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klass moves away.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
Mcdonald scores with a shot to the body.
Klass scores with a nice right hand.
Klass misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klass slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Klass.
Mcdonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcdonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klass.
Klass throws a right hand that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcdonald moves away from the strike by Klass.
Mcdonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcdonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Klass misses.
Matt Klass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klass misses with a straight left.

Mcdonald shoots in and bounces Klass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klass has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Klass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Klass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcdonald keeping full guard, as Klass tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klass sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Klass just wasn't active enough.
Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klass swivels and escapes.
Mcdonald blocks a jab.
Mcdonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klass moves away.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Mcdonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klass rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonald. Klass does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Mcdonald misses.
A jab from Klass does it's job there.
A big left from Mcdonald misses.
Mcdonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mcdonald slips under a jab.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Klass loads up on a big right hand but Mcdonald slips the punch.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald moves away from the strike by Klass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Klass misses its intended target.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut.
Klass misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Matt Klass did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Klass throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.
Mcdonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klass manages to avoid it.
Klass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcdonald moves away.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Klass throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcdonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcdonald connects with a body shot.
Mcdonald throws a right hand that misses
and Klass counters with a two punch combo.
Mcdonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald slips a jab from Klass.
Mcdonald slips under a jab from Klass.
Mcdonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klass misses with a wild combination.
Mcdonald misses with a wild body shot.
Klass throws the left hand but Mcdonald avoids the punch easily.
Mcdonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcdonald with a hook.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Mcdonald lands a jab to Klass's midsection.
Mcdonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Mcdonald throws a combination that misses
and Klass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcdonald jabs Klass right on the nose. Klass blinks but takes it well.
Klass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcdonald in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klass cracks Mcdonald with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mcdonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klass's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klass holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcdonald wants to stand but Klass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Klass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klass pulls Mcdonald in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jollibee Mcdonald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Klass throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klass lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcdonald off the cage and back into range.
Mcdonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klass's waist but Klass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcdonald off to one side.
Mcdonald throws a lazy right hand but Klass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcdonald digs a good hook to Klass's body.
Mcdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcdonald swings for the body but Klass moves out of range.
Klass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klass tries to bum rush Mcdonald with a series of wild strikes but Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mcdonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Klass is just out of range.
Klass stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonald. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Klass misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klass. Mcdonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Mcdonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klass throws out the jab.
Klass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcdonald's head backwards.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Matt Klass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A swing and a miss from Klass.
Klass works Mcdonald's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonald. Klass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klass lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Klass misses.
Klass misses with a looping right.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klass counters with a straight right hand.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Klass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klass.
Klass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcdonald throws a shot from downtown. Klass moves away and avoids it.
Klass throws a series of punches but Mcdonald avoids them all with ease.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald misses with a wild body shot.
Klass looks to throw the jab but Mcdonald is out of range.
Klass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcdonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klass misses with a straight left.
Mcdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcdonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klass manages to avoid it.
Mcdonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klass.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Klass.
Klass misses with a right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Klass takes a swing at Mcdonald's ribcage but misses.
Klass swings widly with a right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a nice body shot.
Mcdonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klass manages to avoid it.
Klass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcdonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klass throws a body punch but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Klass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcdonald moves away.
Mcdonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcdonald slips under a jab from Klass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Klass misses.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.
Klass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcdonald at a distance.
Klass throws a hook but Mcdonald avoids it easily.
Klass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcdonald.
Donk. Klass catches Mcdonald right on the button with a cross.
Klass throws a right hand that Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdonald also avoids with ease.
Mcdonald scores with a nice right hand.
Mcdonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcdonald thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald slips a straight right by Klass.
Mcdonald jabs at Klass's body.
Mcdonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Klass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klass pinned against the cage. Klass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klass looks to land a left hand but Mcdonald moved out of range nicely.
Mcdonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klass.
Mcdonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klass avoids the body shot from Mcdonald.
Klass throws a series of punches but Mcdonald avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Klass.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klass, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Matt Klass!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Matt Klass!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Matt Klass!

Matt Klass wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Klass is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Matt Klass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.