PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES. Lee Machin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronald McDonald's chin.

Machin
vs
McDonald

180 cm
27
175 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

181 cm
28
172 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Machin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machin, right into the meat.
Machin is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Machin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonald to keep the fight standing.
McDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Machin's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machin managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machin.
McDonald landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Machin manages to break the clinch.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.

Machin tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by McDonald.

It looks like Lee Machin has been cut.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machin managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
Machin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDonald obliges.

Machin jumps into guard, dragging McDonald to the mat.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Machin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to get up but he can't break Machin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Machin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Machin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machin controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machin's guard.
Machin trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machin is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
Machin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machin controlling the position well.

Machin manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald takes a swing at Machin's ribcage but misses.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Machin throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Machin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin.

Machin tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald scores a nice knee to the body.
Machin is breathing heavily.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machin is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Machin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machin.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Machin.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machin.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.

McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machin is trying to stall.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
Machin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machin taking a breather.
Nice elbow from McDonald.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Ronald McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McDonald in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machin takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald lands a knee to the body.
McDonald putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDonald.
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!
McDonald digs a right hand into Machin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machin's gas tank.
Machin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Machin in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Machin's ribcage.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Machin shrugs off.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.

Lee Machin's cut is getting worse.
McDonald tries to work over Machin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald lands a body punch.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machin is defending well for now.
Machin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald lands a nice knee to the body.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machin avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machin.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machin or not.
Machin managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald digs a right hand into Machin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machin's gas tank.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
McDonald being controlled against the cage.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machin is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDonald obliges.
McDonald works on Machin's body with a couple of short punches.
Machin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Machin.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machin or not.
Knees to the body from McDonald.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDonald obliges.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Machin won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Machin blocks with his arms.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Machin blocks it.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Machin managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machin looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Machin won't want to take too many of those.
Machin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Machin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McDonald scores with a push kick.
Machin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDonald.

Lee Machin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Machin tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Machin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Machin is rocked!
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!
Machin wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machin seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Lee Machin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machin is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Machin in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from McDonald.
McDonald with a knee to the head.
McDonald working Machin over with knees to the body.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Machin's ribcage. Machin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Machin's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald pushes Machin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machin managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Machin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ronald McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.