PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonald's choice of entrance music: No Apologies. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Anderson
vs
McDonald

195 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Anderson is trying to ground and pound but McDonald uses the momentary lack of control by Anderson to regain half guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson with the ground and pound but McDonald uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McDonald has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
McDonald pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.

Anderson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Anderson is looking to defend but McDonald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Anderson! McDonald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Anderson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark McDonald!
A relieved looking Mark McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.