PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Melvin Macdonald was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sanchez
vs
Macdonald

195 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.

Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macdonald's guard.
Sanchez won't allow Macdonald to get back to his feet.

Macdonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
A knee to the head by Macdonald.

It looks like Andrew Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Macdonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Macdonald obliges.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macdonald landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Macdonald crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macdonald backwards.
Macdonald misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macdonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonald with a knee to the head.
Sanchez is trying to drag Macdonald to the mat but Macdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez tries to break free but Macdonald pushes him back against the cage.
Macdonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez has Macdonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Macdonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Macdonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Macdonald managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Macdonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!

Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sanchez controls Macdonald momentarily but Macdonald frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Macdonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Macdonald wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Macdonald gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.

Sanchez darts in and clinches Macdonald up against the cage.
Macdonald lands a knee to the head.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Macdonald has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Macdonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macdonald looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Macdonald misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Macdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macdonald looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Macdonald missing with knees to the body.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Macdonald wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Macdonald misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Macdonald tries to tie him up.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonald won't allow it.
Macdonald with a knee to the head.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Macdonald.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Macdonald looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Macdonald keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Macdonald.
Macdonald is trying to stall.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Macdonald working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Macdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Macdonald seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macdonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez jumps guard but Macdonald stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanchez has clasped his hands together around Macdonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macdonald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Macdonald is trying to escape the position but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to ground and pound but Macdonald uses the momentary lack of control by Sanchez to regain half guard.
Sanchez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez decides to return to a standing position.

Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Macdonald won't allow it.
Melvin Macdonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Macdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Macdonald clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macdonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macdonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez jumps guard but Macdonald stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macdonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macdonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Macdonald is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Macdonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Macdonald lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Macdonald obliges.
Macdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Macdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald stalling against the cage.
Macdonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macdonald walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macdonald tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macdonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macdonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macdonald.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macdonald throws a head kick that half lands.

Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Sanchez.
Macdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macdonald somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Macdonald manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Macdonald misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Macdonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macdonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Macdonald!
Our winner, Melvin Macdonald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.