PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 1254 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 169 p4p, 156 weight class). McDonnell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrianov
vs
McDonnell

178 cm
31
180
13 - 10 - 0

183 cm
42
185
45 - 30 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
Andrianov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianov staying out of range there.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
A low kick lands for McDonnell.
Andrianov throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Andrianov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Andrianov seems unphased.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Andrianov checks it
and Andrianov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonnell lunges at Andrianov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrianov's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell lands with a cross.
McDonnell's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McDonnell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A punch lands to the side of McDonnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrianov moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianov is looking to counter the offense by McDonnell and move into the clinch.
A low kick lands for McDonnell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrianov is able to avoid easily.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Andrianov checks it
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell throws a hook but Andrianov blocks it.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonnell needs to keep his hands up - Andrianov had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrianov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDonnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov scores with a nice head shot.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrianov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Andrianov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianov defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianov throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Andrianov cracks a nice hook into McDonnell's ribs.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell throws out a counter right but Andrianov avoids it with no problem.
Andrianov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov scores with a hook.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Andrianov slaps the foot to one side.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Andrianov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Andrianov moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Andrianov catches McDonnell right on the button with a cross.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Andrianov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Andrianov coming out on top.
Jab from McDonnell.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Andrianov is looking to counter punch.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDonnell takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a low kick as Andrianov jumps back.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonnell momentarily.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Andrianov.
Andrianov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrianov throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Andrianov catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Andrianov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrianov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Andrianov scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell misses with a body shot
and Andrianov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Nice body punch from Andrianov.
McDonnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrianov lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Andrianov avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Andrianov lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrianov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov lands an overhand right.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Andrianov takes it in his stride.
Andrianov checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianov checks it well.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrianov steps away.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
McDonnell feints a counter leg kick.
McDonnell moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Andrianov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrianov takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivan Andrianov is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonnell 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 Andrianov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Andrianov takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook but Andrianov blocks it.
Andrianov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?
Andrianov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianov misses with the combination.
Andrianov works McDonnell's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Andrianov cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap.
Andrianov takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrianov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McDonnell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andrianov has got the better of the exchanges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
Nice cross by Andrianov.
Andrianov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrianov is looking for a counter combo.
Andrianov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrianov blocks the leg kick.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrianov at a distance.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Andrianov scores with a hook.
Andrianov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for McDonnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrianov tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Andrianov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianov throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Andrianov saw that one coming.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonnell.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Andrianov scores with a jab to the head.
Andrianov misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Andrianov moved out of range nicely.
That kick from McDonnell tenderised Andrianov's leg. Andrianov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrianov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrianov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Andrianov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
Andrianov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonnell 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 Andrianov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrianov lands with a right hand.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
A low kick from McDonnell misses
and Andrianov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell feints and then cracks Andrianov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrianov down.
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Andrianov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrianov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrianov thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrianov connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off.
Andrianov cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrianov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Andrianov throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Andrianov cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrianov blocks a leg kick.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
Andrianov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonnell duly obliges.

It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.

Andrianov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrianov 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!