PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by March of Cambreadth. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McDonald
vs
Mayweather

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Plays chess

Demonic Drugs

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayweather.

McDonald feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mayweather wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayweather is keeping the position for now.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDonald won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.

McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the temple.

McDonald jumps guard.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Mayweather has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McDonald had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mayweather is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McDonald Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mayweather's back instead.

McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Mayweather is defending it well.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up.

McDonald is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mayweather is defending well though. McDonald let's go of the attempt for now.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Mayweather is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather trying to get back to his feet but McDonald is in full control for now.

Mayweather showing good submission defense here.

Mayweather defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Mayweather preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McDonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Mayweather defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms.

Mayweather showing good submission defense here.
McDonald controls the action.

Mayweather is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McDonald gets his way!
Mayweather really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayweather trying to get back to his feet but McDonald is in full control for now.
Mayweather looking very determined here, making life difficult for McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.

McDonald darts in and clinches Mayweather up against the cage.
McDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks it.
McDonald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald with a knee to the head.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayweather gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayweather wants to break free but McDonald has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayweather.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald has Mayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
McDonald scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald with a knee to the head.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Mayweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Mayweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayweather blocks it with crossed arms.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
Mayweather takes a knee right on the jaw!
McDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

McDonald has Mayweather pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDonald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mayweather tumbling to the mat - McDonald dives into Mayweather's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald prevents Mayweather from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is looking to get back to is feet but McDonald passes into side control.

McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mayweather is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDonald asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDonald wants to control but Mayweather is keeping him busy.
Mayweather is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.
Mayweather is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayweather is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDonald asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.

McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Mayweather is blocking nicely.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayweather pulls his leg out and moves away.

McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Mayweather manages to get underhooks.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie McDonald dominated that second round.
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!

Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald slips under a jab.

McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
Mayweather wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Mayweather wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Mayweather shrugs off.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks with his arms.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
McDonald prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

McDonald wants the takedown. Mayweather is fighting it off but McDonald persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mayweather's guard against the cage.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stops Mayweather from standing up.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald is tying to control. Mayweather wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

McDonald is working for a kimura but Mayweather is defending it quite comfortably.
Eddie McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mike Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayweather misses with a takedown attempt

and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayweather wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Mayweather's ribcage.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayweather gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Mayweather takes a knee right on the jaw!

McDonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
McDonald stops Mayweather from standing up.
McDonald advances to half guard.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

McDonald forces Mayweather back against the cage and clinches.

McDonald lands a takedown into guard.
Mayweather is wriggling around but McDonald manages to pass to half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayweather is looking to escape.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayweather is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald prevents Mayweather from standing back up.

McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayweather as he connects with a hook.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Mayweather with a lazy takedown attempt

and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eddie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mayweather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald pushing down on Mayweather's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

McDonald is looking for a kimura but Mayweather is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Mayweather is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie McDonald!