PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie McLeftout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie McLeftout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McLeftout
vs
Arlovski

183 cm
24
152 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie McLeftout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McLeftout shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arlovski is staying active underneath McLeftout, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McLeftout is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arlovski pushes McLeftout off but McLeftout dives into side control.
Arlovski pushes McLeftout away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McLeftout gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski trying to remain calm as McLeftout controls from the top position.
Arlovski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Arlovski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McLeftout controlling from the full mount.
McLeftout wants to control the pace but Arlovski is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Arlovski looks gassed!
McLeftout looking to control but Arlovski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arlovski is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! McLeftout has taken his back!
Arlovski is covering up but some of the strikes from McLeftout are getting through and doing damage.
Good control from McLeftout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arlovski has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

McLeftout is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arlovski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
McLeftout is looking to control Arlovski but Arlovski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McLeftout connects with a big shot to the side of Arlovski's head.
Arlovski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McLeftout is punishing Arlovski with strikes - can he finish him?!

Arlovski showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Arlovski up.
Arlovski trying to get back to his feet but McLeftout is in full control for now.
Arlovski is covering up but some of the strikes from McLeftout are getting through and doing damage.
Arlovski holding both McLeftout 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovski is keeping busy.
Arlovski looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McLeftout lands strikes to the head.
Arlovski is trying to stand back up.

Arlovski manages to stand up with McLeftout still on his back. Eventually McLeftout drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Arlovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLeftout scores with a spinning back kick!
Arlovski misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie McLeftout 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.

A telegraphed right hand from Arlovski misses the target.
Arlovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLeftout walks into a jab.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
No luck for McLeftout with that takedown attempt.
Arlovski leaves McLeftout with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

McLeftout drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Arlovski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLeftout.
McLeftout slips under a jab from Arlovski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeftout is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLeftout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlovski.
McLeftout moves in looking to clinch but Arlovski pushes him off.
McLeftout is looking to clinch.
Diego Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLeftout throws a combination that misses
and Arlovski counters with a two punch combo.
McLeftout tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arlovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLeftout fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arlovski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLeftout's head.
Donnie McLeftout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but McLeftout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLeftout looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie McLeftout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLeftout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLeftout.
Arlovski misses with a combination
and McLeftout counters with a series of strikes. Arlovski will be more careful next time no doubt.

McLeftout shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arlovski is trying to stand back up but McLeftout is controlling him
Donnie McLeftout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLeftout is looking to advance position but Arlovski won't allow it.
McLeftout wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arlovski keeps working.

Arlovski manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that McLeftout avoids nicely.
McLeftout lands a nice shot to the body.
McLeftout really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McLeftout uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlovski.
McLeftout lands a head kick. Arlovski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
McLeftout bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeftout counters with a nice body shot.
McLeftout is looking to clinch.
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arlovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McLeftout slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.

McLeftout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arlovski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McLeftout.
McLeftout drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arlovski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arlovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
McLeftout slips under a jab.
McLeftout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arlovski as he avoids it easily.
McLeftout fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donnie McLeftout will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Arlovski throws a right hand that McLeftout ducks under and follows up with a left that McLeftout also avoids with ease.

McLeftout shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McLeftout was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McLeftout won't let Arlovski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McLeftout punishing his opponent with strikes.

McLeftout is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arlovski is surviving well by controlling McLeftout's body position as best he can.
McLeftout is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arlovski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Arlovski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McLeftout sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McLeftout 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

McLeftout has his opponent's back but Arlovski is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off McLeftout.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski misses with a straight right.
McLeftout lands with a slapping head kick.
Arlovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McLeftout counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arlovski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLeftout scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arlovski is trying to stand up here but McLeftout is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski pushes McLeftout off and gets back to his feet.
Donnie McLeftout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but McLeftout avoids them all with ease.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLeftout.
Arlovski jabs McLeftout right on the nose. McLeftout blinks but takes it well.
Arlovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLeftout.
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McLeftout counters with a shoot takedown. Arlovski fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLeftout is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski pushes McLeftout off and gets back to his feet.
Arlovski connects with a right hand. McLeftout shakes it off.
Arlovski slips a jab and a cross from McLeftout.
McLeftout has his takedown stuffed
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combo that has McLeftout backing up. McLeftout nods at Arlovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Arlovski misses with a double jab
and McLeftout counters with a one-two to the body.
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McLeftout counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Arlovski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McLeftout tries to clinch
and Arlovski counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout slips a straight right by Arlovski.
Arlovski 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.
McLeftout slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.

McLeftout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McLeftout decides to pull guard.

McLeftout is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arlovski is aware though and is defending well.

Arlovski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arlovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLeftout throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLeftout fails with the takedown
and Arlovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donnie McLeftout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie McLeftout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLeftout shoots for a double leg takedown but Arlovski sprawls well. He's pushed McLeftout's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie McLeftout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLeftout, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie McLeftout!