PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Insano
vs
Macdonald

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.

Insano has closed the distance and engaged Macdonald in a clinch.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Insano gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the ropes.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Macdonald tries to stall but Insano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Insano stalling the fight.
Insano gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Macdonald's ribcage.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Insano just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Macdonald wants a takedown.
Insano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Insano scores a nice knee to the body.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Macdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Macdonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Insano with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonald is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Insano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Macdonald.
Insano stalling in the clinch but Macdonald improves position.
Insano taking a breather.
Insano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macdonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
Macdonald is looking to control Insano's arms but Insano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macdonald has his back to the ropes.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macdonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Insano stalling in the clinch but Macdonald improves position.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Macdonald avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Insano is breathing heavily.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Insano avoids the damage to the body.
Insano tries a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks it.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Macdonald wants to break free but Insano has control.
Macdonald can't break the clinch.
Macdonald tries to break the clinch but Insano is controlling the position.
Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Macdonald tries to stall but Insano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Macdonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Insano.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Insano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
The is referee keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Macdonald fails to land.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonald has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Macdonald missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald wants a takedown.
Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Insano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Macdonald's ribcage.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Macdonald wants to stall.
Macdonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Insano is looking to control Macdonald's arms but Macdonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the ropes.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macdonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Macdonald managing to block the knees to the body from Insano.
Macdonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four 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.
Knees in the clinch landing for Macdonald.
Macdonald looking to stall.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Insano is stalling here.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Macdonald's ribcage.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Insano 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.

Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Macdonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Insano moves away

and Insano counters by moving into the clinch.
Macdonald throws an elbow that misses.
Macdonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald can't break the clinch.
Insano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Insano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano stalling the fight.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.
Macdonald has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macdonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Macdonald tries to break the clinch but Insano is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Insano prevents Macdonald from breaking the clinch.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Macdonald's ribcage.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Insano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macdonald wants to stall.
Macdonald is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Macdonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Macdonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macdonald looking to stall.
Macdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Insano has double underhooks.
Insano keeps control of Macdonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano tries to land knees in the clinch but Macdonald avoids the damage to the body.
Macdonald stalling in the clinch but Insano improves position.
Macdonald has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano trying to land knees to the body.
Macdonald trying to stall but Insano improves his position.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald wants to stall.
Macdonald wants to break free but Insano has control.

Macdonald breaks from the clinch.
Captain Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macdonald wants to clinch but Insano slips to the side

and Insano counters by moving into the clinch.
Macdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Macdonald breaks the clinch.
Macdonald wants to clinch up but Insano keeps it at a distance.
Macdonald darts in trying to clinch

and Insano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Macdonald controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Insano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macdonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano is trying to stall.
Insano gets underhooks to prevent Macdonald's takedown attempt.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insano taking a breather.
Insano prevents Macdonald from breaking the clinch.

That's four 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.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Macdonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Insano's brow.
Insano keeps control of Macdonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macdonald missing with knees to the body.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Insano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonald avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Macdonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Macdonald wants to break free but Insano has control.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macdonald stalling in the clinch but Insano improves position.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano tries to land knees in the clinch but Macdonald avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Macdonald.
Insano trying to stall but Macdonald improves his position.
Macdonald is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald stalls.
Macdonald lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Insano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macdonald wants to clinch

and Insano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Insano.
Insano looking to stall.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonald looking to stall.
Insano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Insano tries a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks it.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Macdonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Insano up against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Insano scores a nice knee to the body.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Insano avoids the damage to the body.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but Insano blocks it.
Insano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Insano avoiding damage as Macdonald throws knees to the body.
Insano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macdonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Macdonald's ribcage.
Macdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Insano stalls.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Macdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Insano moves away

and Insano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrew Macdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Macdonald breaks the clinch.
Insano swats away the attempt to clinch by Macdonald.
Macdonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Insano closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Insano to work.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Insano is keeping busy.
Macdonald wants a takedown.
Insano keeps control of Macdonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Insano gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the ropes.
Insano stalling in the clinch.
Macdonald takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Captain Insano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macdonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Insano lands a knee to the head.

Macdonald manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Insano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macdonald throws the kick towards the body but Insano avoids it.
Macdonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Insano blocks the leg kick.
Insano tries to clinch up.

Insano forces Macdonald back against the ropes and clinches.
Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Insano avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but Insano blocks it.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Insano avoids the damage to the body.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Macdonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Insano avoids the damage to the body.
Macdonald stalling in the clinch but Insano improves position.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insano stalling.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano stalling the fight.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Insano gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the ropes.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Insano is trying to stall.
Macdonald looking to throw knees to the head but Insano is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Insano is trying to stall.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Insano is looking to control Macdonald's arms but Macdonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the ropes.
Macdonald landing knees to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Insano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Insano, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Insano!