PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 6022 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Bolshoi (ranked 5986 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McDonald
vs
Bolshoi

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oleg Bolshoi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolshoi instigates a clinch.
McDonald prevents Bolshoi from breaking the clinch.
Bolshoi tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolshoi after a bit of a struggle.
Bolshoi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolshoi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolshoi's efforts to push away.
Bolshoi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolshoi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolshoi is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Bolshoi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald has Bolshoi pressed against the cage, preventing Bolshoi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolshoi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bolshoi has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Bolshoi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bolshoi wants to break the clinch but can't.

McDonald turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McDonald manages to end up in side control.
McDonald in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bolshoi tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolshoi is trying to escape the position but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolshoi on the ground.
Bolshoi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDonald asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDonald scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as McDonald stalls from top position.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bolshoi for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolshoi seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bolshoi has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolshoi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bolshoi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ronald McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bolshoi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolshoi prevents it.
Bolshoi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bolshoi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bolshoi wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Bolshoi has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald has Bolshoi pressed against the cage, preventing Bolshoi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has Bolshoi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolshoi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bolshoi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald prevents Bolshoi from breaking the clinch.
Bolshoi can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to drag Bolshoi to the mat but Bolshoi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bolshoi has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Bolshoi working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolshoi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bolshoi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald has Bolshoi pressed against the cage, preventing Bolshoi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolshoi is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bolshoi wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Bolshoi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolshoi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
Bolshoi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Bolshoi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bolshoi lands a left and a right that send McDonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Bolshoi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

McDonald is rocked!

It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.

Bolshoi drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolshoi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bolshoi.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bolshoi lands a left and a right that send McDonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Bolshoi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oleg Bolshoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald slips a jab from Bolshoi.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolshoi is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolshoi circles away.
Bolshoi with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Bolshoi moves into the clinch.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolshoi is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald keeps control of Bolshoi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bolshoi is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Bolshoi from breaking the clinch.
Bolshoi gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Bolshoi's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McDonald has Bolshoi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDonald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bolshoi tumbling to the mat - McDonald dives into Bolshoi's guard.

Bolshoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Bolshoi's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Bolshoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Bolshoi.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolshoi counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Bolshoi to acknowledge the strikes.
Bolshoi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McDonald stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolshoi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Bolshoi looking for submissions off his back.
Bolshoi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolshoi pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald trying to control the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolshoi misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolshoi throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.

McDonald shoots in and bounces Bolshoi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from McDonald.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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!
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.

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 Ronald McDonald.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.