PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Mcdonald (ranked 8583 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rian O Dubhghaill (ranked 5978 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Mcdonald
vs
O Dubhghaill

188 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian O Dubhghaill!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but O Dubhghaill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

O Dubhghaill gets in close and instigates a clinch.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Dubhghaill.

O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.
O Dubhghaill keeps control of Mcdonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcdonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

O Dubhghaill clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Dubhghaill is keeping busy.
Mcdonald tries to stall but O Dubhghaill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Dubhghaill tries for a takedown but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.

Mcdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mcdonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Dubhghaill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcdonald is in O Dubhghaill's guard.

O Dubhghaill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from O Dubhghaill - that landed with a thud.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcdonald.
O Dubhghaill wants a takedown but no success here.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcdonald taking a breather.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch.
Mcdonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Dubhghaill avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Dubhghaill circles away.

Mcdonald gets tackled into the cage by O Dubhghaill. O Dubhghaill maintains the clinch.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch.

O Dubhghaill closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage.

Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
O Dubhghaill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcdonald pinned against the cage. Mcdonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

O Dubhghaill closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill stalls.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

O Dubhghaill gets caught flat footed, as Mcdonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

O Dubhghaill pushes Mcdonald off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.

O Dubhghaill breaks from the clinch.
O Dubhghaill shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Dubhghaill tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rian O Dubhghaill dominated that round.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mcdonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Dubhghaill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch successfully.
O Dubhghaill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdonald wants to stall.
Mcdonald controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

O Dubhghaill breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown but O Dubhghaill sprawls well.
Mcdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but O Dubhghaill sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - O Dubhghaill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Dubhghaill shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed O Dubhghaill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. O Dubhghaill tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Dubhghaill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

O Dubhghaill takes the fight into the clinch.

O Dubhghaill manages to break the clinch.
O Dubhghaill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Dubhghaill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Dubhghaill wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Dubhghaill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.

O Dubhghaill instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but Mcdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcdonald stalls.
Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcdonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Dubhghaill slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

O Dubhghaill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mcdonald feints and as O Dubhghaill raises his hands in defense, Mcdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

O Dubhghaill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

O Dubhghaill jumps into guard, dragging Mcdonald to the mat.

O Dubhghaill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcdonald presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
O Dubhghaill lands with a left to the head.
O Dubhghaill pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

O Dubhghaill pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rian O Dubhghaill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

O Dubhghaill lands a head kick. Mcdonald smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

O Dubhghaill darts in and clinches Mcdonald up against the cage.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but O Dubhghaill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcdonald counters with a series of strikes. O Dubhghaill will be more careful next time no doubt.

O Dubhghaill closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald pressed against the cage.

O Dubhghaill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill is defended easily by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

O Dubhghaill rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Mcdonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Dubhghaill avoids it.

O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rian O Dubhghaill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Dubhghaill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Dubhghaill but O Dubhghaill pushes him off and we're back to square one.

O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald up against the cage in a clinch.
O Dubhghaill is trying to pull guard but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald stalling in the clinch but O Dubhghaill improves position.
O Dubhghaill is working for takedown but Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Mcdonald as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but O Dubhghaill has double underhooks.
Mcdonald has O Dubhghaill pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

O Dubhghaill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rian O Dubhghaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Dubhghaill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Dubhghaill - that will leave a mark!
O Dubhghaill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald is looking for a counter combo.
O Dubhghaill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Dubhghaill circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

O Dubhghaill rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rian O Dubhghaill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald pressed against the cage, preventing Mcdonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rian O Dubhghaill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Dubhghaill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rian O Dubhghaill!