PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen What Ive Done as his entrance music. Trey Mcdonald had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mcdonald
vs
Jackson

190 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Mcdonald shoots in.
Jonathon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcdonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Mcdonald's ribs.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcdonald prevents it.

Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcdonald has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mcdonald pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Mcdonald avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mcdonald ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.

Mcdonald has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Mcdonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.

Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mcdonald can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Mcdonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcdonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Mcdonald is controlling the position.
Mcdonald is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcdonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Mcdonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcdonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald regains half guard.
Mcdonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcdonald tries to get out of the position.
Mcdonald is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson trying to control the action but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathon Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mcdonald gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcdonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcdonald connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcdonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Mcdonald is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Mcdonald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcdonald controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdonald is keeping the position for now.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.

Mcdonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jonathon Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald trying to control from the bottom.
Mcdonald won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Mcdonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcdonald.
Jackson looking to control but Mcdonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcdonald is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.

Jackson get's back to his feet.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Mcdonald avoids it well.
Mcdonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcdonald on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to bum rush Mcdonald with a series of wild strikes but Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcdonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Mcdonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Mcdonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcdonald is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Mcdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathon Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcdonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcdonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Mcdonald landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcdonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson looking to control.
Mcdonald stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald looking to control.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcdonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Mcdonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald with a nice head shot there.
Jackson wants to stand up but Mcdonald is controlling him.

Mcdonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson is looking to advance position but Mcdonald has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcdonald lands with some strikes.
Mcdonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcdonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mcdonald looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcdonald is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Trey Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathon Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcdonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Mcdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathon Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jonathon Jackson thanked Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).