PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy MacDonage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dc Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dc Gable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MacDonage
vs
Gable

185 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy MacDonage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dc Gable!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gable rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDonage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gable moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacDonage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacDonage.
Gable throws a solid leg kick but MacDonage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gable.
Dc Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonage slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
MacDonage shoots in for a takedown but Gable shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gable scores with a jab. MacDonage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

MacDonage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.
Gable is adopting a defensive guard.
MacDonage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonage wanted to stand there but Gable had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacDonage's guard.
MacDonage looking to control.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gable stays in close to MacDonage's body and controls the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
Gable scores with a nice right hand.
MacDonage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacDonage shoots in and drives through. Gable sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Gable.
Gable is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MacDonage dives in and grabs Gable's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gable pushes down on MacDonage's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy MacDonage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonage wants to land a leg kick but Gable is out of range.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable throws a series of strikes that have MacDonage backpedaling.
Gable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDonage throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacDonage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Some wild striking there from Gable.
A leg kick checked by Gable.
MacDonage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacDonage tries to clinch but Gable is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacDonage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
MacDonage throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacDonage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gable steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonage.
MacDonage throws a low kick, looking for Gable's leg but Gable calmly moves out of range.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonage dodges the punch combination from Gable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonage tries to land a front kick but Gable steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDonage is defended easily by Gable.
MacDonage tries to clinch there but Gable circles away.
MacDonage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gable pinned against the cage. Gable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gable bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDonage's head backwards.
Gable lands a two punch combo.
MacDonage dodges the punch combination from Gable.
Gable scoring well with a low kick there.
Gable misses with the combination.
MacDonage dodges the punch combination from Gable.
Gable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonage scores with a leg kick.
MacDonage tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacDonage.
MacDonage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacDonage throws a head kick but Gable moves out of range.
MacDonage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacDonage slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
MacDonage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gable's waist but Gable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDonage off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacDonage dodges the punch combination from Gable.
Gable misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from MacDonage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gable lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacDonage throws a head kick but Gable moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from MacDonage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dc Gable dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDonage.
MacDonage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDonage shoots in but no luck this time.
MacDonage wants to slow Gable down by chopping away at his legs.
Gable scores with a sloppy right hand. MacDonage should have avoided that one.
Gable finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from MacDonage.
Gable fails to land with a series of punches.
Gable has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDonage.
MacDonage avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacDonage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gable but Gable pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gable misses with a double jab.
Gable misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacDonage misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonage shoots for a double leg takedown but Gable sprawls well. He's pushed MacDonage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy MacDonage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable jabs MacDonage right on the nose. MacDonage blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dc Gable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gable looks to land a combination. MacDonage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

MacDonage scores a takedown into full mount!
Gable is desperately trying to improve his position but MacDonage has a good base and remains in mount.
MacDonage throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gable manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacDonage not doing much here.
MacDonage throwing shots but Gable is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonage wants to control but Gable is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacDonage throws a strike but Gable avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Freddy MacDonage wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gable throws a right hand that MacDonage ducks under and follows up with a left that MacDonage also avoids with ease.
Gable blocks a head kick by MacDonage.
MacDonage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacDonage can pounce on him.
MacDonage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gable lands a glancing blow to the side of MacDonage's head.
Gable misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonage tries for a takedown but Gable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacDonage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gable defends it nicely.
MacDonage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gable lands with a nice combination. MacDonage backs away looking to recover.
Gable looks to land a combination but MacDonage avoids it well.
MacDonage slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Gable tries to bum rush MacDonage with a series of wild strikes but MacDonage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but MacDonage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacDonage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacDonage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gable scores with a nice right hand.
Dc Gable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gable keeps the fight on the outside.
MacDonage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gable tries to bum rush MacDonage with a series of wild strikes but MacDonage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacDonage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Gable lands.
Gable's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gable duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable fails to land with a series of punches.
Gable is breathing heavily.
MacDonage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gable circles away.
Gable connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dc Gable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

MacDonage darts in and clinches Gable up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MacDonage tries to stall but Gable uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gable can't get the takedown.
Gable has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonage gets underhooks to prevent Gable's takedown attempt.
Gable tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gable is trying to drag MacDonage to the mat but MacDonage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonage is trying to stall.

MacDonage gets control of Gable's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacDonage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dc Gable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gable stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gable wants it to stay on the feet.
Gable scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacDonage wants to clinch up but Gable keeps it at a distance.

MacDonage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacDonage is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

MacDonage decides to stand back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacDonage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gable has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gable and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
MacDonage misses with a low kick.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDonage tried to score with a low kick but Gable checks it.
Gable cracks MacDonage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonage shoots in looking for a takedown but Gable manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacDonage checks the leg kick.
MacDonage checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacDonage slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
MacDonage moves in looking to clinch but Gable pushes him off.
Gable throws a combination. MacDonage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacDonage connects with a solid leg kick.
Gable takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDonage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by MacDonage.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDonage shoots in for a double leg but Gable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy MacDonage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable lands with a right hand.
Gable throws out a leg kick but MacDonage moves out of range and Gable only half commits.
A punch combination from Gable misses.
Gable throws a leg kick but MacDonage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacDonage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dc Gable is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but MacDonage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDonage is defended easily by Gable.
MacDonage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacDonage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Gable. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacDonage tries to clinch but Gable moves out of range.
MacDonage tries to clinch there but Gable circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Gable. Those never looked like landing.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacDonage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gable avoids it really well and circles away.
Gable blocks a jab.
Gable buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Gable lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacDonage doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gable throws a leg kick which misses MacDonage's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDonage tries to avoid it.
MacDonage tries to score with a low kick but Gable moves his leg out of the way.
Gable blocks the body kick.
MacDonage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gable as he jumps to the side.
MacDonage misses with a leg kick.
MacDonage throws a body punch but Gable moves out of range.
Gable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDonage.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but MacDonage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable misses with a low kick.
Gable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacDonage can pounce on him.
MacDonage closes the distance and clinches up with Gable, looking for a takedown. MacDonage pushes Gable against the cage but Gable circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Gable lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacDonage doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Gable. Those never looked like landing.
MacDonage is looking to clinch but Gable is avoiding it.
Gable bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacDonage's head.
Gable misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gable lands a head shot.
MacDonage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gable's corner calls for a 1-2. Gable obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gable swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDonage.
MacDonage throws a sloppy head kick and Gable moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gable connects with a crisp jab.
MacDonage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freddy MacDonage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDonage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacDonage lands a head kick. Gable smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonage closes the distance and clinches up with Gable, looking for a takedown. MacDonage pushes Gable against the cage but Gable circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as MacDonage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gable swinging wildly here.
Gable misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dc Gable.
I've got Gable winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dc Gable!
Dc Gable very nearly forgot to thank Hashed Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.