PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with were not gonna take it blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

McDonald
vs
Slice

200 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice misses with a takedown

and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slice's guard.
Slice has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.

Slice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McDonald off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily

and Slice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McDonald's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McDonald manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McDonald's guard now.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Slice seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
Slice looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slice keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.

Slice stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Slice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
Slice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Slice has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Slice is controlling him
Slice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slice connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
Slice content to control rather than advance.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Slice is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Slice stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Slice.

Slice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Slice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Still in half guard, Slice seems content to control.
Slice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Slice from standing up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.

McDonald is looking for a triangle but Slice pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slice won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slice controls the pace.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Slice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Slice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Slice with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slice counters by clinching up.

Slice manages to break the clinch.

Slice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slice performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Slice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Slice lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McDonald down.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Slice decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McDonald shoots and misses

and Slice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Slice sits in half guard.

Slice escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Slice.
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Slice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily

so Slice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Slice tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Slice wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Slice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ronald McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slice 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!