PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amina FlicFlac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amina FlicFlac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Macdonald
vs
FlicFlac

158 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amina FlicFlac!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FlicFlac fails with the takedown

and Macdonald counters by moving into the clinch.

Macdonald tightens his grip and picks FlicFlac up, before dumping him to the ground. FlicFlac manages to land in guard.
Macdonald won't allow FlicFlac to sweep him here.
Macdonald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Macdonald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on FlicFlac, up you get!
A lazy body kick from FlicFlac

so Macdonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
FlicFlac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as FlicFlac holds on and takes a little breather.
FlicFlac is looking to stand up but Macdonald isn't so interested in that idea.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald throws a big right hand that misses.

FlicFlac working for a triangle but Macdonald defends it easily.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
FlicFlac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Macdonald clinches up with FlicFlac and pushes him back against the cage.
Macdonald stops a takedown attempt from FlicFlac.

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.
Macdonald taking a breather.
FlicFlac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amina FlicFlac.
FlicFlac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macdonald prevents it.
Macdonald wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Macdonald wants to stall.
FlicFlac trying to stall but Macdonald improves his position.

FlicFlac breaks from the clinch.

FlicFlac closes the distance and pushes Macdonald back into the cage.
Macdonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from FlicFlac.
Macdonald keeps control of FlicFlac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
Macdonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Macdonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Macdonald has clasped his hands together around FlicFlac's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macdonald controls the position from side control.
Macdonald working the head and body with strikes.
FlicFlac is trying to control Macdonald's posture but Macdonald avoids it.
FlicFlac is trying to improve his position.
Macdonald takes a little break here. FlicFlac wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
FlicFlac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Macdonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Macdonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonald slows the pace down.
Macdonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear FlicFlac down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FlicFlac is looking to regain half guard here but Macdonald keeps moving and retains side control.
Macdonald scoring with punches and elbows.

Macdonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Macdonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Macdonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with FlicFlac, pushing him back against the cage.
FlicFlac can't get the takedown.
FlicFlac being controlled against the cage.
FlicFlac fails to pull guard.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but FlicFlac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonald.

FlicFlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FlicFlac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macdonald is fending him off so far but FlicFlac persists. Nope, Macdonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Macdonald is looking for a counter combo.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amina FlicFlac.
FlicFlac shoots in looking for a takedown but Macdonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing FlicFlac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
FlicFlac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macdonald's waist but Macdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing FlicFlac off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FlicFlac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macdonald's waist but Macdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing FlicFlac off to one side.
FlicFlac is breathing heavily.

FlicFlac moves into range and clinches up with Macdonald.
FlicFlac stalling in the clinch but Macdonald improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Macdonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Macdonald gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Macdonald is working for takedown but FlicFlac is calmly controlling the position for now.
FlicFlac gets underhooks to prevent Macdonald's takedown attempt.
FlicFlac has Macdonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonald keeps control of FlicFlac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Macdonald is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. FlicFlac can't fight it off and eventually Macdonald manages to take the fight to the floor. FlicFlac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macdonald scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Macdonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Macdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macdonald stopping the sweep attempt from FlicFlac.
Alex Macdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macdonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FlicFlac can do to turn this around?
Macdonald lands a couple of elbows.
Macdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is stalling in the full guard.
Macdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macdonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonald wanted to stand there but FlicFlac had control of the position.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

FlicFlac clinches.

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.
FlicFlac looking for a takedown.
Macdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
FlicFlac stalling in the clinch but Macdonald improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
FlicFlac tries for a takedown but Macdonald manages to get underhooks.

Macdonald gets control of FlicFlac's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macdonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Macdonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FlicFlac is fighting to break Macdonald's control of his arms but Macdonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Macdonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

FlicFlac has a takedown stuffed.
Macdonald tries to counter by clinching up but FlicFlac breaks away and moves out of range.
FlicFlac connects with a crisp jab.

FlicFlac has managed to clinch.
FlicFlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macdonald tries to throw a body punch but FlicFlac avoids it by throwing Macdonald back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FlicFlac is trying to maintain a safe position but Macdonald gets an underhook and turns FlicFlac into the cage.
FlicFlac blocks an elbow strike.

FlicFlac manages to break the clinch.
Alex Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
FlicFlac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macdonald sprawls well. Macdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. FlicFlac gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FlicFlac tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amina FlicFlac.
FlicFlac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
FlicFlac scores with a kick to the midsection.

FlicFlac forces Macdonald back against the cage and clinches.

Macdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

FlicFlac clinches.
FlicFlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Macdonald avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Macdonald to work.
Macdonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
FlicFlac letting Macdonald take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as FlicFlac walks away with a smile on his face. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Macdonald as FlicFlac shoots in.
Macdonald stuffs the takedown attempt from FlicFlac. FlicFlac gets slowly back to his feet.
Macdonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FlicFlac has his takedown stuffed

and Macdonald counters by clinching up.
Macdonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macdonald has FlicFlac pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but FlicFlac regains guard immediately.

FlicFlac looking for a guillotine here but Macdonald defends easily.
Macdonald stands up over FlicFlac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
FlicFlac being controlled here, momentarily.
Macdonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Macdonald cracks FlicFlac with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macdonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald stays in close to FlicFlac's body and controls the position.
Macdonald is working FlicFlac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Macdonald lands a couple of elbows.
Macdonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macdonald working some strikes from top position.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macdonald lands a couple of digs.
Amina FlicFlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Macdonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macdonald throws a right hand that FlicFlac ducks under and follows up with a left that FlicFlac also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Macdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macdonald 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Macdonald!