PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with Hamburger blaring out of the sound system. Conor McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDonald
vs
Kim

183 cm
28
200 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

190 cm
33
195 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McDonald enables Kim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDonald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.

McDonald working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
Kim wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.

Kim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Kim has managed to sweep!

Kim slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.

Kim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim advances position into side control!
McDonald defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Kim lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.

McDonald tries to sprawl but Kim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Kim stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.

McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kim postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.

Kim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Kim stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kim landing some decent shots from guard.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kim distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kim lands a nice forearm strike.
Kim working the head and body with strikes.
Kim scores with a couple of short elbows.

Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.

Kim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Kim has managed to pass to side control instead.

Kim swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kim's guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Roberto Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kim keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Kim 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. This is the final round!

Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Kim ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.

McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conor McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Kim.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
McDonald slips a straight right by Kim.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.

McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Conor McDonald has been cut.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kim.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
Kim is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.

Kim pulls guard effortlessly.

Kim 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.
Conor McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Kim.
I've got Kim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Kim!
An out of breath Roberto Kim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Conor McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a Big Mac... '.