|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 3098 p4p, 1011 weight class) and Enver Karacan (ranked 347 p4p, 127 weight class). McDonald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hell's Coming With Me. David McDonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
190
4 - 5 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
190
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Karacan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karacan.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Karacan throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karacan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Karacan sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karacan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karacan checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Karacan shows good takedown defense.
Karacan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karacan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enver Karacan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Karacan counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice uppercut.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan slips under a jab.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karacan blocks a jab.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karacan did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald working Karacan over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karacan is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Karacan is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Karacan wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Karacan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Karacan.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karacan blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karacan defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald is looking to wear down Karacan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enver Karacan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karacan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Karacan gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karacan.
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Karacan counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karacan sprawls well. Karacan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Karacan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Karacan, which made it look bad.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Karacan circles away easily
and Karacan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
McDonald scores with a takedown into Karacan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Karacan blocks nicely.
Karacan looking for a sweep. Not yet Karacan, not yet.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karacan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Karacan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karacan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Karacan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karacan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enver Karacan!
During a confident post fight interview, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
