PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 1197 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 162 p4p, 154 weight class). McDonnell comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McDonnell
vs
Lundgren

183 cm
42
185
44 - 29 - 3

192 cm
29
185
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Lundgren off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
A head kick by McDonnell misses

and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren is looking to pass into half guard but McDonnell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonnell is in guard.

Lundgren wants to sweep here but McDonnell controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lundgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lundgren looking for subs off his back but McDonnell has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.

McDonnell decides to stand and escape the position.
McDonnell scores with a head kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lundgren with the ground and pound but McDonnell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Lundgren is working McDonnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lundgren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonnell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lundgren trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lundgren working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lundgren working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
Lundgren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonnell is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but McDonnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lundgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonnell prevents it.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell throws a hook but Lundgren blocks it.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick

and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonnell won't be happy with that.
Lundgren trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lundgren goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lundgren but great work by McDonnell.
Lundgren tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
Lundgren keeps trying to improve his position.

McDonnell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McDonnell instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
A short left from McDonnell.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
Lundgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cory McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Lundgren down.
McDonnell keeps Lundgren at a distance using the push kick.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lundgren gets tackled into the cage by McDonnell. McDonnell maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Lundgren avoids the damage to the body.
McDonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonnell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Lundgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

McDonnell darts in and clinches Lundgren up against the cage.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lundgren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cory McDonnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonnell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lundgren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lundgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonnell digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
Lundgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lundgren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonnell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Lundgren avoids the damage to the body.
McDonnell landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
McDonnell lands a body punch.

McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Cory McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonnell tries to avoid it but Lundgren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonnell to the ground. McDonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lundgren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonnell pinned against the cage. McDonnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
McDonnell pushes Lundgren away with a front kick.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Lundgren slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McDonnell clinches.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
McDonnell is working Lundgren over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McDonnell obliges.
Lundgren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lundgren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McDonnell lands a big head kick that sends Lundgren tumbling to the mat! McDonnell takes a step backwards and waves Lundgren back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Lundgren is rocked!
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lundgren is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lundgren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Lundgren with that takedown attempt.
Lundgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonnell throws a powerful right kick. Lundgren tried to block low but the kick was high! Lundgren was taken right off of his feet! McDonnell jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cory McDonnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Cory McDonnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.