PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between scott mcdonagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheMegaMan GameMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think mcdonagh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to End Of Heartache. scott mcdonagh looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

mcdonagh
vs
GameMaster

183 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, scott mcdonagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheMegaMan GameMaster!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GameMaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mcdonagh.
GameMaster blocks the body kick.

mcdonagh gets caught flat footed, as GameMaster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

mcdonagh is working an open guard so GameMaster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
mcdonagh stuffs the takedown.

GameMaster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
GameMaster tries to pass to full mount but mcdonagh defends it.
GameMaster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
mcdonagh is trying to stand back up but GameMaster is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
mcdonagh is breathing heavily.
GameMaster trying to control the action but mcdonagh is working from the bottom.
GameMaster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
GameMaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
GameMaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
GameMaster shoots in for a takedown but mcdonagh shows good takedown defense.
scott mcdonagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheMegaMan GameMaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

GameMaster scores with a takedown into mcdonagh's guard.
mcdonagh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
mcdonagh wants to stand but GameMaster is controlling the position.
GameMaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
GameMaster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
GameMaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

GameMaster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mcdonagh, up you get!
GameMaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

mcdonagh drives through and clinches with GameMaster against the cage.
mcdonagh is trying to break the clinch but GameMaster has him pressed against the cage.
GameMaster keeps control of mcdonagh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
mcdonagh lands an elbow that stopped GameMaster in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like TheMegaMan GameMaster has been cut.

mcdonagh breaks the clinch.
mcdonagh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mcdonagh has his takedown stuffed

so GameMaster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
GameMaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
mcdonagh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst GameMaster is controlling him.
mcdonagh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GameMaster on the ground.
GameMaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mcdonagh is keeping the position for now.
GameMaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcdonagh wants to stand up but GameMaster is controlling him.

GameMaster stands and steps away. mcdonagh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

GameMaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - GameMaster lands in his opponent's guard.
GameMaster postures up and lands a big shot to mcdonagh's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TheMegaMan GameMaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TheMegaMan GameMaster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

mcdonagh with a poor takedown

and GameMaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
GameMaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.

mcdonagh has one foot on GameMaster's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

GameMaster scores with a takedown into mcdonagh's guard.
GameMaster looking to pass the guard.
GameMaster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
mcdonagh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GameMaster wants to control from the top but mcdonagh keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GameMaster pushing down on mcdonagh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
GameMaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
GameMaster working the head and body with strikes.
GameMaster is just content to waste time from the top position. mcdonagh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
mcdonagh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
GameMaster sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
mcdonagh wants to stand but GameMaster is controlling the position.
mcdonagh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
mcdonagh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst GameMaster is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
mcdonagh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
GameMaster circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcdonagh doesn't manage to clinch there - GameMaster circles away.
GameMaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. GameMaster is lucky that one didn't land flush.
GameMaster misses with a takedown attempt
and mcdonagh counters with a three punch combo that has GameMaster backing up. GameMaster nods at mcdonagh to acknowledge the strikes.
GameMaster misses with a takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a one-two to the body.
scott mcdonagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheMegaMan GameMaster.
GameMaster fails with the takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a big head kick but GameMaster shrugs it off.
GameMaster with a poor takedown
and mcdonagh counters with an inside leg kick.
scott mcdonagh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from mcdonagh.
GameMaster with a poor takedown

and mcdonagh moves into the clinch.
GameMaster scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

GameMaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
GameMaster has his takedown stuffed
and mcdonagh counters with a three punch combo that has GameMaster backing up. GameMaster nods at mcdonagh to acknowledge the strikes.
GameMaster misses with a takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a body kick.
mcdonagh lets loose with a powerful body kick. GameMaster will feel that in the morning.
mcdonagh tries to close the distance and clinch up but GameMaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by mcdonagh!
mcdonagh throws a one two combo.
GameMaster misses with a takedown attempt
and mcdonagh counters with a series of strikes. GameMaster will be more careful next time no doubt.

GameMaster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
GameMaster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for mcdonagh!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TheMegaMan GameMaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TheMegaMan GameMaster's cut.
That's time! mcdonagh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

GameMaster misses with a takedown attempt - mcdonagh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
mcdonagh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
GameMaster fails with the takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a nice body kick.

GameMaster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
GameMaster stands up over mcdonagh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
GameMaster prevents mcdonagh from getting back to his feet.

GameMaster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mcdonagh, up you get!
GameMaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
mcdonagh throws a head kick that GameMaster semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from mcdonagh.
mcdonagh tries to clinch there but GameMaster circles away.
GameMaster shoots in but no luck this time.
scott mcdonagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheMegaMan GameMaster.
GameMaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TheMegaMan GameMaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GameMaster misses with a takedown attempt

and mcdonagh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
GameMaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
GameMaster has had enough of the clinch but mcdonagh keeps him there for the moment.
GameMaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
mcdonagh is trying to break free.
GameMaster tries to break the clinch but mcdonagh is controlling the position.
GameMaster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but mcdonagh is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from mcdonagh.
GameMaster wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

GameMaster breaks the clinch.
mcdonagh wants to clinch.
mcdonagh misses with a takedown attempt

and GameMaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in mcdonagh's guard.

mcdonagh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
GameMaster stalling the fight.
mcdonagh has had enough of the clinch but GameMaster keeps him there for the moment.
mcdonagh tries for a takedown but GameMaster manages to get underhooks.
mcdonagh wants to break free but GameMaster has control.

GameMaster breaks from the clinch.
GameMaster takes a kick to the side of the head.
mcdonagh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
mcdonagh throws a series of punches but GameMaster avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GameMaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a series of strikes. GameMaster will be more careful next time no doubt.

mcdonagh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
TheMegaMan GameMaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
GameMaster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
GameMaster trying to control from the bottom.
GameMaster tries to roll over but mcdonagh keeps him under control.
It looks like mcdonagh is going to stand back up.
GameMaster wants to control but mcdonagh is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

GameMaster has one foot on mcdonagh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
GameMaster fails with the takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a big head kick but GameMaster shrugs it off.
GameMaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and mcdonagh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
mcdonagh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
GameMaster with a poor takedown
and mcdonagh counters with a good, hard body kick but GameMaster shrugs it off.
GameMaster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
GameMaster shoots in but mcdonagh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
GameMaster shoots in looking for a takedown. mcdonagh tries to sprawl out of it but GameMaster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mcdonagh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TheMegaMan GameMaster.
I've got GameMaster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheMegaMan GameMaster!