PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris McDonald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McDonald
vs
Bocek

173 cm
25
169 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

175 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Bocek!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocek with a lazy takedown attempt

and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bocek's guard.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bocek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bocek's guard.
McDonald is thwarting Bocek's attempts to control the position.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bocek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bocek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bocek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bocek is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working Bocek over with strikes.

Bocek is rocked!
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Bocek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bocek gets back to full guard.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Bocek blocks nicely.

McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bocek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald postures up in Bocek's guard and throws a big left but Bocek blocks it.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bocek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Bocek's legs - danger averted.

Bocek has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Bocek looks gassed!
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Bocek's brow.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Bocek has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bocek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bocek is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is working Bocek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald is in close to Bocek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bocek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
Bocek trying to control the position.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Bocek's brow.
Bocek is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Bocek's brow.
Bocek working a defensive guard here.
McDonald distracts Bocek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald stands up over Bocek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bocek trying to control the position.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is working Bocek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Bocek is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morris McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald sizes up Bocek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.

Bocek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.

McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morris McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bocek is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Bocek regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Bocek seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bocek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald winds up and cracks Bocek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

McDonald is working for a kimura but Bocek is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Bocek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Bocek is breathing heavily.
McDonald working over Bocek with some ground and pound. Bocek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

McDonald is working for a kimura but Bocek is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Bocek dodges it nicely.
McDonald prevents Bocek from improving his position.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Bocek defends it.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bocek can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.

McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bocek has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Bocek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bocek is trying to control but can't.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.

McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bocek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.

McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bocek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Bocek manages to get to full guard.

McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bocek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bocek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bocek!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morris McDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bocek shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald throws a combination. Bocek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bocek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Bocek with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Bocek darts in trying to clinch

and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Bocek defending well.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bocek is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bocek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bocek has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bocek actively working from the bottom here.
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bocek for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Morris McDonald just wasn't active enough.
Bocek tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morris McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bocek.
Bocek closes the distance looking to clinch

and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Morris McDonald.
McDonald jabs at Bocek's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bocek wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side

and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bocek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mark Bocek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morris McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris McDonald!