PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDowell comes into the arena with Face The Pain blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

MacDowell
vs
Jemall

171 cm
29
155 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

180 cm
34
152 lbs
28 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdual Jemall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacDowell throws out the jab.

Jemall tries to keep at a distance but MacDowell has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jemall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacDowell lands a nice uppercut.
Jemall misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDowell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jemall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacDowell has a couple of punches blocked by Jemall.
MacDowell lands a body shot.
MacDowell lands an uppercut.
MacDowell prevents the takedown attempt.
Jemall misses with a punch on the inside.
Jemall blocking some punches.
Jemall misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from MacDowell.
MacDowell misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDowell lands a left hand.
Jemall is trying to break the clinch but MacDowell is controlling him.
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!
MacDowell lands an uppercut.
MacDowell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jemall can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell lands a nice uppercut.
MacDowell gets through Jemall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jemall tries to break the clinch but MacDowell is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDowell.
Jemall tries for a takedown but MacDowell manages to get underhooks.
Atlas MacDowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdual Jemall.
Jemall tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacDowell.
MacDowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jemall backwards.
MacDowell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacDowell.
Jemall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacDowell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jemall backwards.

Jemall is rocked!
Jemall is trying to break the clinch but MacDowell has him pressed against the cage.
Jemall is trying to break the clinch but MacDowell is controlling him.
Jemall misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDowell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jemall taking a breather.
Jemall scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacDowell lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDowell has Jemall pressed against the cage, preventing Jemall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacDowell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jemall backwards.
MacDowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jemall is still on wobbly legs! Can MacDowell finish him?
MacDowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jemall backwards.
MacDowell lands a body punch.
MacDowell working aggressively here.
Jemall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jemall seems to have recovered his senses.

MacDowell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MacDowell manages to end up in side control.
MacDowell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jemall down.
MacDowell working the head with strikes.
Jemall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jemall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacDowell off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy MacDowell right now.

Jemall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall punches MacDowell on the ear.
MacDowell just trying to survive but Jemall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacDowell is really stuck here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jemall.
MacDowell has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jemall.

MacDowell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacDowell breaks Jemall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jemall keeping full guard, as MacDowell tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell landing some decent shots from guard.
MacDowell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jemall has momentary wrist control but MacDowell slips an elbow through the middle.

Jemall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacDowell is aware though and is defending well.
MacDowell lands a couple of digs.
MacDowell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacDowell scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jemall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemall has momentary wrist control but MacDowell slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas MacDowell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jemall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jemall takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Jemall drives through and clinches with MacDowell against the cage.
Jemall is trying to force a seperation but MacDowell has the dominant position.
Jemall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jemall working hard to break the clinch.
MacDowell lands a left hand.
MacDowell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jemall takes a shot to the head.
Jemall tries to throw a body punch but MacDowell avoids it by throwing Jemall back against the cage.
MacDowell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacDowell lands with a right to the head.
MacDowell tries to work over Jemall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacDowell digs a right hand into Jemall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jemall's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDowell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacDowell.
Nice body punch from MacDowell - that landed with a thud.
MacDowell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jemall wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall can't break the clinch.
MacDowell working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for MacDowell.
MacDowell has Jemall pressed against the cage, preventing Jemall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atlas MacDowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jemall scores with a shot to the side of MacDowell's head.
Jemall lands with a light punch inside.
Jemall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from MacDowell.
A left hand lands to the body for Jemall.
MacDowell scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacDowell prevents Jemall from breaking the clinch.
Jemall is trying to force a seperation but MacDowell has the dominant position.
MacDowell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from MacDowell as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from MacDowell.

MacDowell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDowell cracks Jemall's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Jemall slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before MacDowell can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atlas MacDowell!
Atlas MacDowell thanked the fans post fight for their support.