PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor MacDonald (ranked 25849 p4p, 4163 weight class) and Takeru Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor MacDonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takeru Kurosawa's chin.

MacDonald
vs
Kurosawa

180 cm
18
175
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
180
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conor MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeru Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Kurosawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacDonald did well to prevent Kurosawa getting side control.
Still in half guard, Kurosawa seems content to control.
Let's hope that Kurosawa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

MacDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kurosawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MacDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kurosawa wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa stalling.

Kurosawa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows MacDonald to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Kurosawa sprawls well.
MacDonald goes for a double leg but Kurosawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurosawa continues to drive forward.
Kurosawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Kurosawa finds it's target.
Kurosawa lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurosawa's waist but Kurosawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDonald off to one side.
Kurosawa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurosawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurosawa avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Kurosawa moved out of range nicely.
Kurosawa cracks a nice hook into MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosawa swivels and escapes.
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Kurosawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurosawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurosawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kurosawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass MacDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
MacDonald is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Training Centre that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kurosawa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacDonald, up you get!
Kurosawa with a hook.
Jab by Kurosawa.
MacDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurosawa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosawa.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurosawa lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosawa throws a one two combo.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosawa defends it nicely.

MacDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
Kurosawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

MacDonald has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.

MacDonald has an active guard here but Kurosawa has managed to pass into half guard.

MacDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kurosawa passes into side control!

Kurosawa decides to stand back up. Kurosawa steps back and let's MacDonald get back to his feet.

MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurosawa did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.

Kurosawa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacDonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Kurosawa back against the cage.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kurosawa has clasped his hands together around MacDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kurosawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Kurosawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosawa is staying tight to MacDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kurosawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurosawa as he jumps to the side.
Kurosawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Kurosawa closes the distance and clinches.

Kurosawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conor MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurosawa lands with a nice body punch.

Kurosawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kurosawa is in MacDonald's guard.
Kurosawa is stalling in the full guard.
Kurosawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kurosawa lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurosawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

MacDonald working for a triangle but Kurosawa defends it easily.
Kurosawa is stalling in the full guard.
Takeru Kurosawa has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Kurosawa is continuing to stall.

MacDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Kurosawa to get to half guard.
Kurosawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Kurosawa decides to return to a standing position.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kurosawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacDonald!
The referee asks Kurosawa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kurosawa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kurosawa is breathing heavily.
MacDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald seems a little lost for a moment, as Kurosawa dominates the positioning.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kurosawa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kurosawa controlling the pace for now.

Kurosawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacDonald is surviving well by controlling Kurosawa's body position as best he can.
MacDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurosawa working MacDonald over with strikes here.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.

Kurosawa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacDonald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacDonald shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Kurosawa has taken his back - oops!
Kurosawa scores with punches from the back.
MacDonald wants to escape the position.

Kurosawa is working for a rear naked choke. MacDonald is not defending it well and Kurosawa has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! MacDonald refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of MacDonald's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeru Kurosawa!