PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McDonald
vs
Jones

173 cm
20
169 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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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 5 - 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

McDonald feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Jones working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.

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 forces his way into half guard.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones tries to stand but McDonald controls the position and pulls Jones into his guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carl Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonald has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonald manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald is chipping away with strikes.
McDonald in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morris McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.

McDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
McDonald passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Jones misses

and McDonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morris McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones wants to clinch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morris McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.

McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.

McDonald scores a takedown into full mount!
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but instead Jones manages to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carl Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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