PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francis Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colm MacDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hale
vs
MacDonnell

166 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colm MacDonnell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacDonnell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hale trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonnell postures up and lands a big shot to Hale's brow.
MacDonnell preventing the sweep.
MacDonnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacDonnell preventing the sweep.
MacDonnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacDonnell stands up over Hale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacDonnell is controlling him.
MacDonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonnell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacDonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacDonnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacDonnell is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Colm MacDonnell was stalling too much, according to the referee.

MacDonnell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonnell controlling the action here.
Hale is trying to stand up here but MacDonnell is controlling him well.
MacDonnell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonnell with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonnell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
MacDonnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Hale is rocked!
MacDonnell connects with a bit shot that sees Hale covering up! More strikes from MacDonnell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MacDonnell is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colm MacDonnell!