PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silky Slapyaface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacDonald
vs
Slapyaface

178 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Sweet-Tooth Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron MacDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silky Slapyaface!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slapyaface cracks MacDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Ron MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald dives in and grabs Slapyaface's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slapyaface pushes down on MacDonald's head and hops out.
Slapyaface lands an overhand right.
MacDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MacDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Slapyaface.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.

MacDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Slapyaface is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slapyaface has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacDonald is working away from the top position though.
Slapyaface is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slapyaface is trying to maintain the position but MacDonald is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Slapyaface is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slapyaface moves into full guard.
MacDonald won't allow Slapyaface to sweep him here.
MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slapyaface circles away quickly and effectively.
MacDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Slapyaface moves out of range easily.
Slapyaface slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slapyaface swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slapyaface displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slapyaface moves out of range of the body kick from MacDonald.
Slapyaface scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slapyaface scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Slapyaface is trying to get an arm triangle but MacDonald is defending well.

Slapyaface tries for a kimura but MacDonald is defending well.
MacDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slapyaface wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Slapyaface wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacDonald, who protects the arm well.
Slapyaface looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Slapyaface is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacDonald wants to control but Slapyaface postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacDonald stops Slapyaface from passing to mount.
MacDonald is trying to buck Slapyaface off.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Slapyaface is trying to get an arm triangle but MacDonald is defending well.
MacDonald wants to get back to his feet but Slapyaface drags him back down.
MacDonald manages to get back to half guard.
MacDonald is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Slapyaface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacDonald sees it coming and defends easily.

Slapyaface wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Slapyaface wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacDonald is trying to maintain the position but Slapyaface is very close to passing his half guard.
MacDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slapyaface on the ground.
MacDonald tries to roll over but Slapyaface keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald is looking to escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slapyaface scores with a jab. MacDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slapyaface.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silky Slapyaface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron MacDonald'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.

MacDonald has his takedown stuffed

so Slapyaface counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Slapyaface thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slapyaface won't allow MacDonald to get back to his feet.

Slapyaface thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slapyaface postures up.
Slapyaface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Slapyaface controlling him for the moment.
MacDonald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MacDonald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Slapyaface is breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slapyaface throws out a leg kick but MacDonald moves out of range and Slapyaface only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slapyaface counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacDonald's guard now.
Slapyaface stands and throws MacDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Slapyaface is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slapyaface tries to score with some ground and pound. MacDonald controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slapyaface advances to mount.
MacDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Slapyaface has control of MacDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacDonald working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slapyaface looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
MacDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to control but Slapyaface is having none of it.
MacDonald blocking the ground and pound.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Slapyaface postures up.

Slapyaface working for a submission but MacDonald is keeping him at bay.
MacDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Slapyaface jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacDonald is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacDonald and Slapyaface has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacDonald is pushing Slapyaface's head away, looking to escape. Slapyaface manages to hold on to the position though.
MacDonald struggling a bit here.
Slapyaface advances nicely into full mount.
MacDonald tries to lock up and control but Slapyaface gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slapyaface prevents MacDonald from getting the reversal.
Slapyaface trying to control but MacDonald is having none of it.
Silky Slapyaface has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Slapyaface postures up.

Slapyaface wants to finish this one by submission but MacDonald is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slapyaface.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silky Slapyaface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron MacDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A left and a right from MacDonald both land. Nice combination.
MacDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slapyaface circles away quickly and effectively.
MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Slapyaface counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacDonald won't be happy with that.
Slapyaface tries to move to mount but MacDonald blocks the move with his legs.
MacDonald looking for a sweep but Slapyaface has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Slapyaface is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. MacDonald is in real trouble.
Slapyaface gets his hands free as MacDonald looks to control.
MacDonald tries to roll but Slapyaface sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slapyaface has got his arm under MacDonald's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! MacDonald has spun round into Slapyaface's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
MacDonald trying to control but Slapyaface is working from the bottom.
Slapyaface trying to control the position.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Slapyaface keeps moving.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

MacDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slapyaface's guard.

Slapyaface is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacDonald defends well.
MacDonald trying to control but Slapyaface is working from the bottom.
MacDonald wants to stand but Slapyaface is controlling his posture from full guard.
MacDonald trying to control but Slapyaface is working from the bottom.
MacDonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slapyaface's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slapyaface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDonald preventing the sweep.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Slapyaface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slapyaface is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacDonald tries to clinch up
and Slapyaface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slapyaface comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four 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.
MacDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Slapyaface to counter with a crisp jab.

Slapyaface shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacDonald wants to hit a switch here but Slapyaface passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacDonald there!
MacDonald avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slapyaface.

Slapyaface working for a guillotine from mount but MacDonald is in no mood to give up.

Slapyaface is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacDonald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacDonald shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silky Slapyaface really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron MacDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Slapyaface counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slapyaface misses with a double jab.
Slapyaface keeps the fight on the outside.
Slapyaface lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Slapyaface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slapyaface is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacDonald's half guard.
MacDonald trying to control but Slapyaface postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slapyaface works his foot free and advances to mount.

Slapyaface with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MacDonald tries to reverse the position but Slapyaface maintains control.
MacDonald is working hard here to advance position.
MacDonald avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slapyaface.

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.

Slapyaface with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MacDonald gets back to half guard.
Slapyaface wants to take a breather but MacDonald is having none of it.
Slapyaface trying to mount his opponent but MacDonald defends it.
Slapyaface is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slapyaface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slapyaface is keen to just control but MacDonald is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface prevents MacDonald from improving his position.
MacDonald is trying to control but can't.

Slapyaface is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Slapyaface, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Slapyaface tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slapyaface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Slapyaface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slapyaface but Slapyaface pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Slapyaface shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slapyaface showed some decent athleticism there.
Slapyaface frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Slapyaface looking to isolate an arm here. MacDonald doesn't see it coming and as Slapyaface extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Slapyaface!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silky Slapyaface! Silky Slapyaface retains his lightweight title!