PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Murray (ranked 5420 p4p, 434 weight class) and Patrick MacDonald (ranked 4950 p4p, 425 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Murray
vs
MacDonald

183 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Urban Fighter

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Glenn Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

MacDonald gets a double leg takedown into Murray's guard.

Murray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murray is trying to control the position but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald is fighting to break Murray's control of his arms but Murray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Murray working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murray sizes up MacDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray takes one to the side of the head.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have MacDonald backpedaling.
A nice combination there by MacDonald.
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murray lunges at MacDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacDonald's hand.
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling MacDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murray back to the cage. MacDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Murray is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Murray got wobbled bad by a big combination! MacDonald presses forward with punches and knees until Murray stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Murray closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick MacDonald!