PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Florain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McDonald
vs
Florain

173 cm
19
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Florain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Florain misses with a head kick.
Florain tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Florain tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Florain throws a head kick that misses.
Florain misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Florain.
Florain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

McDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Florain to the mat! Florain manages to get full guard.
Florain being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is pushing down on Florain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Florain is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald prevents Florain from standing back up.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Florain won't allow it.
McDonald controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
Florain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four 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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Morris McDonald just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Florain throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Florain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Florain.
Florain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florain looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Florain tries a head kick but it misses.
Florain tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.

McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Florain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morris McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Florain!
McDonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Florain is trying to escape the mount but McDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Florain's back.

McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, McDonald manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Florain is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald tightening his grip on Florain, looking for the choke.
McDonald thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Florain looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Florain as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McDonald!
McDonald trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Florain doesn't escape.
McDonald is working the ground and pound. Can Florain escape?
McDonald lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
McDonald scores with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with punches from the back.
Florain is trying to get back to his feet but McDonald has full control of the position and if anything, Florain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McDonald is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald has good solid back control here.
Florain covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Florain covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

McDonald is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Florain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McDonald is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Florain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morris McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Florain's guard.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Florain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Florain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Florain can do to turn this around?
Florain wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Florain has managed to sweep!
McDonald seems keen to control Florain's posture.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Florain manages to get himself to full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florain swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Florain being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morris McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris McDonald!