PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos H Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes into the arena with Millenium blaring out of the sound system. 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.

MacDonald
vs
H Gracie

194 cm
23
263 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

192 cm
22
271 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos H Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Carlos H Gracie has been cut.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos H Gracie.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
MacDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie looks gassed!
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.

MacDonald takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
William MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald circles away from the clinch attempt

and MacDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but MacDonald has the dominant position.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacDonald.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is working for takedown but MacDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but MacDonald improves position.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but MacDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William MacDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos H Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.

MacDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
William MacDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos H Gracie.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling the position.
Gracie has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from MacDonald.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacDonald as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.

MacDonald pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie wants a takedown.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.

MacDonald instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William MacDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos H Gracie's cut.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos H Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald working Gracie over with knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacDonald is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacDonald down to the mat. MacDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but MacDonald moves away

and MacDonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacDonald smiles and moves away.

MacDonald rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but MacDonald manages to get underhooks.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacDonald is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to clinch

and MacDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from MacDonald, against the cage.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is trying to drag MacDonald to the mat but MacDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
Carlos H Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
William MacDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDonald's brow.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
William MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDonald 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William MacDonald!