PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyminski
vs
McDonald

179 cm
23
194 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

180 cm
27
199 lbs
18 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukasz Tyminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Glen McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots and misses

and Tyminski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyminski swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyminski pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tyminski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tyminski.

McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyminski but Tyminski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyminski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Lukasz Tyminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Tyminski shows good takedown defense.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyminski is looking to clinch.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyminski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyminski counters with a stiff right hand.
Glen McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.

McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyminski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.

McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyminski dives on top into guard.

McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyminski defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyminski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Tyminski defends easily.

Tyminski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyminski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyminski passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyminski pulls his head out easily.
Tyminski trying to control the pace.
McDonald tries to roll over but Tyminski keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyminski 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.
Tyminski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glen McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tyminski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyminski sprawls well. Tyminski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukasz Tyminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.
Tyminski fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook. Tyminski ducked under it nicely.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyminski swivels and escapes.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tyminski counter with a right hand.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Tyminski.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyminski tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyminski to the ground. Tyminski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Tyminski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyminski sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Tyminski shows good takedown defense.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Tyminski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyminski scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Tyminski.
Tyminski tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyminski to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyminski.
Tyminski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lukasz Tyminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyminski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyminski leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald defending well as Tyminski loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyminski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyminski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyminski throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyminski cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
Tyminski takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyminski as he jumps to the side.
Tyminski wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyminski as he jumps to the side.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyminski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Glen McDonald has been cut.
Lukasz Tyminski is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Tyminski.
Tyminski with a hook.

McDonald is rocked!
McDonald looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tyminski lands a right hand from hell, dropping McDonald. Tyminski pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Tyminski!