PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory McDonald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McDonald
vs
Gonzalez

193 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Consortium Elite Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.

Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.

Gonzalez pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzalez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gonzalez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzalez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzalez trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Gonzalez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald wants to clinch

and Gonzalez counters with a single leg into guard. McDonald didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez is standing up over McDonald. McDonald looks to escape but Gonzalez dives into side control.
McDonald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gonzalez.
McDonald prevents Gonzalez from moving into mount.

Gonzalez tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.

Gonzalez stands up and beckons McDonald to his feet.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.

Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.

Gonzalez has McDonald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDonald tumbling to the mat - Gonzalez dives into McDonald's guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gonzalez counters with a takedown into side control.

Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gonzalez is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzalez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is working McDonald over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez lands some shots froms side control.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
McDonald is doing well to control the position and prevent Gonzalez from advancing to side control.

Gonzalez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald keeping control of the position.

Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.

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.

Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.

Gonzalez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzalez.

Gonzalez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Anthony Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
McDonald moves into full guard.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
McDonald takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
McDonald jabs at Gonzalez's body.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez avoids the body shot from McDonald.

Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald throws a strike but Gonzalez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to stand but Gonzalez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gonzalez working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Rory McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.

Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.

Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez 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.
McDonald gets full guard.

Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gonzalez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gonzalez wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position here.

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.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.

McDonald has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rory McDonald.
I think Gonzalez 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gonzalez!