PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McDonald (ranked 5191 p4p, 522 weight class) and Randall Jackson (ranked 22718 p4p, 721 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Three Little Birds. Jackson has chosen Waiting around to die? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McDonald
vs
Jackson

175 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.

Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
McDonald is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Jackson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.

McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

That's four 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.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
McDonald pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDonald is not content to let Jackson control the position.
McDonald is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

McDonald instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Jackson.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Jackson tries to get set, McDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randall Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Jackson misses.
As Jackson tries to get set, McDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Jackson tries to get set, McDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Jackson.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randall Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Randall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four 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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Jackson!
An out of breath Randall Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.