PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jollibee Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcdonald
vs
Filipovic

180 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jollibee Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcdonald misses with a hook
and Filipovic counters with a good low kick that Mcdonald was not able to check.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Mcdonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filipovic takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Mcdonald avoids nicely.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcdonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jollibee Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filipovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcdonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic lands a front kick.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Mcdonald moves out of range easily.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Mcdonald.

Mcdonald gets a double leg takedown into Filipovic's guard.

Mcdonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcdonald is controlling him.
Mcdonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcdonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mcdonald with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcdonald cracks Filipovic with a solid left hand.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Mcdonald is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Mcdonald isn't so interested in that idea.

Mcdonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcdonald passes into half guard.
Filipovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Mcdonald working over Filipovic with some ground and pound. Filipovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Mcdonald.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald lands strikes from half guard.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
Mcdonald controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcdonald slips a nice elbow through Filipovic's hands, connecting with Filipovic's forehead.
Mcdonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mcdonald lands with a punch from half guard.
Filipovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcdonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcdonald 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.
Mcdonald working Filipovic over with strikes.
Mcdonald is nestled in close to Filipovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mcdonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcdonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcdonald wants to take a breather but Filipovic is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald moves nicely into side control.

Mcdonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mcdonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcdonald prevents Filipovic from escaping the position.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound.
Filipovic is not content to let Mcdonald control the position.
Mcdonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Filipovic to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcdonald prevents Filipovic from escaping the position.
Mcdonald is putting a hurting on Filipovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jollibee Mcdonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mcdonald gets a double leg takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Mcdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcdonald won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Mcdonald is controlling him.
Mcdonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcdonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcdonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Mcdonald prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Mcdonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mcdonald drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Mcdonald off! Mcdonald jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic keeping full guard, as Mcdonald tries to pass.
Mcdonald stops Filipovic from standing up.
Mcdonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcdonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filipovic wants to stand but Mcdonald is controlling the position.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Mcdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcdonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filipovic's guard.
Mcdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald drops an elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.

Filipovic is rocked!
Mcdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Filipovic is still in real trouble! Can Mcdonald finish him?

Filipovic is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Mcdonald has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Filipovic is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jollibee Mcdonald!