PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Macdonald (ranked 6300 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Roberts (ranked 4503 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar Macdonald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Macdonald
vs
Roberts

197 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Roberts !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macdonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Macdonald pulls guard effortlessly.
Macdonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roberts manages to get himself to full guard.

Macdonald stops Roberts from standing up.
Macdonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Macdonald stands up over Roberts , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Macdonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts 's head.
Macdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roberts is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Macdonald dives into side control.
Macdonald cracks Roberts with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macdonald stands up.
Macdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Roberts clinches.
The referee calls for Macdonald to work.

Roberts has hold of one of Macdonald's legs. Macdonald is fighting the takedown attempt but Roberts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Macdonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Macdonald wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macdonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Macdonald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Roberts has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts being controlled against the cage.
Roberts is looking to control Macdonald's arms but Macdonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roberts has his back to the cage.

Macdonald has clasped his hands together around Roberts 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Macdonald is dominant here and he's now got Roberts 's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but Macdonald has full control of the position and if anything, Roberts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Macdonald throwing damaging strikes from the back! Roberts could be in trouble here!
Macdonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macdonald scores with strikes from the back.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but Macdonald has full control of the position and if anything, Roberts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Macdonald. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald has Roberts flattened out and is raining down punches.
Macdonald lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Macdonald.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roberts is covering up but some of the strikes from Macdonald are getting through and doing damage.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Macdonald throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Roberts !
Macdonald throwing damaging strikes from the back! Roberts could be in trouble here!
Macdonald is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Good control from Macdonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is taking damage to the body and head.
Macdonald throwing damaging strikes from the back! Roberts could be in trouble here!
Macdonald cracks Roberts with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Roberts from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Macdonald controls the action.
Macdonald gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macdonald is working the ground and pound. Can Roberts escape?
Macdonald connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Roberts to escape the position.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but Macdonald has full control of the position and if anything, Roberts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Macdonald lands punches and elbows.
Macdonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Macdonald lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Macdonald dominated that round.
That's time! Macdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macdonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Roberts lands a big head kick that sends Macdonald tumbling to the mat! Roberts takes a step backwards and waves Macdonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Macdonald is rocked!

It looks like Cesar Macdonald has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Roberts moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Macdonald! Roberts continues to tee off on Macdonald, landing with a left and a right! Roberts connects with a right hand that leaves Macdonald sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Roberts !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Roberts !