PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamaal Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haytham Kamlian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamaal Macdonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Macdonald
vs
Kamlian

159 cm
22
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamaal Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haytham Kamlian!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamlian tries to sprawl but Macdonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamlian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Macdonald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Macdonald tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kamlian.
Macdonald working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamlian's thigh. Kamlian counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Macdonald is pushing down on Kamlian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamlian is fighting to maintain full guard but Macdonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macdonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kamlian!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Macdonald controlling the pace for now.
Macdonald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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 is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kamlian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kamlian wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Macdonald biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macdonald is striking well from the back but Kamlian escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.

Kamlian actively working from the bottom here.
Macdonald working over Kamlian with some ground and pound. Kamlian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamaal Macdonald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Macdonald misses with a takedown

and Kamlian counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamaal Macdonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Macdonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Macdonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Macdonald takes a little break here. Kamlian wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kamlian tries to buck Macdonald off but Macdonald is having none of it.
Macdonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald taking a breather here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Macdonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamlian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kamlian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Macdonald is looking to take a break and control but Kamlian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamaal Macdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to stand but Kamlian is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamaal Macdonald wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Macdonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamlian did well to prevent Macdonald getting side control.

Kamlian looking for a kimura from the bottom but Macdonald passes into side control!
Kamlian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macdonald working the ground and pound but Kamlian is defending the strikes.
Macdonald tries to stand but Kamlian is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamlian, who protects the arm well.
Macdonald with the ground and pound but Kamlian regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Macdonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamaal Macdonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Macdonald tries for a takedown but Kamlian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macdonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamaal Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Macdonald closes the distance and pushes Kamlian back into the cage.

Macdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macdonald.
Jamaal Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kamlian gets tackled into the cage by Macdonald. Macdonald maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macdonald pulls guard successfully.
Kamlian passes Macdonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kamlian is looking for a kimura but Macdonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamlian to get the leverage.

Kamlian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macdonald has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kamlian is trying to work for a kimura but Macdonald is defending well.
Kamlian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macdonald tries to kick Kamlian off but Kamlian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kamlian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamlian is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamlian is working for a submission of some sort.

Kamlian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macdonald manages to get to full guard.

Kamlian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macdonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kamlian, into his guard.
Macdonald pushing down on Kamlian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Macdonald wants to stand up but Kamlian has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macdonald passes to side control.
Kamlian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macdonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haytham Kamlian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamaal Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macdonald trying to control the position but Kamlian is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamaal Macdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macdonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamaal Macdonald!