PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hack MacDonald Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thirtynine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura . MacDonald Jr has chosen Cowboys From Hell by Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Thirtynine
vs
MacDonald Jr

178 cm
34
169 lbs
16 - 17 - 1

190 cm
28
159 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hack MacDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald Jr throws a one two combo.
Thirtynine throws a right hand that MacDonald Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that MacDonald Jr also avoids with ease.
Thirtynine shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacDonald Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thirtynine on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from MacDonald Jr. No joy for Thirtynine on that attempt.
Thirtynine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Thirtynine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald Jr keeps Thirtynine at a distance using the push kick.
Thirtynine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacDonald Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacDonald Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thirtynine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacDonald Jr slips a jab and a cross from Thirtynine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thirtynine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thirtynine on the side of the head.
Hack MacDonald Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thirtynine misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thirtynine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacDonald Jr - the referee stops the clock and Thirtynine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacDonald Jr. Thirtynine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacDonald Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDonald Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacDonald Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thirtynine backs up against the cage.
MacDonald Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thirtynine throws out the jab.
Hack MacDonald Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald Jr pushes Thirtynine away with a front kick.

MacDonald Jr instigates a clinch.
MacDonald Jr lands with a right to the head.
Thirtynine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacDonald Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Thirtynine tries for a takedown but MacDonald Jr manages to get underhooks.
Thirtynine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald Jr gets underhooks to prevent Thirtynine's takedown attempt.
Thirtynine is breathing heavily.
MacDonald Jr is pressed up against the cage. Thirtynine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacDonald Jr down to the mat. MacDonald Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacDonald Jr!
MacDonald Jr sizes up Thirtynine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thirtynine. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr slips a straight right by Thirtynine.
Thirtynine takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacDonald Jr thuds a left hand into Thirtynine's body.

MacDonald Jr moves into the clinch.
MacDonald Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDonald Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from MacDonald Jr on the inside.
Thirtynine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacDonald Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDonald Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Thirtynine takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from MacDonald Jr - that landed with a thud.
MacDonald Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacDonald Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine prevents a body shot from MacDonald Jr.
A shot in the inside from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald Jr scores with a shot to the side of Thirtynine's head.
MacDonald Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Thirtynine controls his hands.
MacDonald Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Thirtynine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacDonald Jr lands an uppercut.
Thirtynine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by MacDonald Jr.
A short right from MacDonald Jr on the inside.
Thirtynine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacDonald Jr is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thirtynine backwards.
MacDonald Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
MacDonald Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thirtynine backwards.
MacDonald Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thirtynine backwards.
MacDonald Jr lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald Jr lands an uppercut.
MacDonald Jr gets underhooks to prevent Thirtynine's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by MacDonald Jr.
Thirtynine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacDonald Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacDonald Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thirtynine is trying to drag MacDonald Jr to the mat but MacDonald Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thirtynine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands with a right to the head.
MacDonald Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacDonald Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
MacDonald Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Thirtynine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr digs a right hand into Thirtynine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thirtynine's gas tank.
Thirtynine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thirtynine backwards.
MacDonald Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from MacDonald Jr.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from MacDonald Jr.
A short right from MacDonald Jr on the inside.
MacDonald Jr is working Thirtynine over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thirtynine backwards.
MacDonald Jr lands a left hand.
MacDonald Jr gets through Thirtynine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald Jr lands a nice uppercut.
MacDonald Jr gets underhooks to prevent Thirtynine's takedown attempt.
A short left from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Thirtynine is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDonald Jr.
Oh Thirtynine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacDonald Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thirtynines head.
A short right from MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDonald Jr.
MacDonald Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald Jr pushes Thirtynine against the cage. MacDonald Jr is working some dirty boxing. MacDonald Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Thirtynine goes down! Thirtynine tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MacDonald Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hack MacDonald Jr!
Hack MacDonald Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.