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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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33
152 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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165 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald avoids the head kick by Brandy.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Brandy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McDonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Brandy back against the cage.
Brandy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Brandy to the mat.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandy preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brandy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brandy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is staying tight to Brandy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brandy gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Brandy keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to work for a sweep but Brandy has mounted him!
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Brandy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandy has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
McDonald wants to hold on but Brandy pushes him away.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Brandy dominated that round.
That's time! Brandy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Brandy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Brandy keeps moving.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rubicon Brandy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDonald wants to control for a moment but Brandy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Brandy defends it.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Brandy wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandy trying to control but McDonald postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Brandy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brandy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonald manages to circle out of the way.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brandy keeps McDonald under control for a moment.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Brandy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandy.
Brandy gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt.
Rubicon Brandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Brandy lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Brandy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy lands a nice elbow.
Brandy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Brandy slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brandy has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Brandy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandy.
Brandy wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandy is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
Brandy gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandy has escaped and now he's on top!
McDonald is pulling down on Brandy's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is continuing to stall.
Brandy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Brandy postures up.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald shoots in but Brandy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandy is looking to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch.
Good exchange - Brandy coming out on top.
Rubicon Brandy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brandy was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brandy is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Brandy trying to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but Brandy is working from the bottom.
Brandy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandy is keeping the position for now.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandy keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control but Brandy is working from the bottom.
Brandy working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandy is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Brandy circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubicon Brandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Brandy tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandy's waist but Brandy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie McDonald.
I think McDonald 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A very excited looking Ronnie McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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