PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kotzlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch - No Remorse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kotzlowski
vs
McDonald

190 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

180 cm
36
200 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kotzlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotzlowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Kotzlowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald thows a body kick. Kotzlowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kotzlowski avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Kotzlowski shoots in.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McDonald instigates a clinch.
Kotzlowski wants to break the clinch but can't.

McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Kotzlowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Kotzlowski slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
Nate McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kotzlowski shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Kotzlowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kotzlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotzlowski is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Kotzlowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.

McDonald clinches up with Kotzlowski and pushes him back against the cage.

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

McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Kotzlowski is controlling him.

McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kotzlowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kotzlowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kotzlowski dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a shot to the body

and Kotzlowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kotzlowski circles away quickly and effectively.

Kotzlowski rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Kotzlowski keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kotzlowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Kotzlowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nate McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotzlowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kotzlowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.

Kotzlowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald can't fight it off and eventually Kotzlowski manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to hold Kotzlowski in close to prevent damage but Kotzlowski has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kotzlowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is looking to control Kotzlowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kotzlowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotzlowski is controlling the pace.

Kotzlowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Kotzlowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kotzlowski is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kotzlowski has control of the leg.
Kotzlowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Kotzlowski's body. Kotzlowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. McDonald catches Kotzlowski right on the button with a cross.
Kotzlowski shoots and misses
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotzlowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald swinging wildly here.

McDonald closes the distance and pushes Kotzlowski back into the cage.
Kotzlowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald pushes Kotzlowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to break free but Kotzlowski pushes him back against the cage.

McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kotzlowski drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kotzlowski avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Kotzlowski backs away looking to recover.
McDonald swings for the body but Kotzlowski moves out of range.
McDonald is breathing heavily.

McDonald darts in and clinches Kotzlowski up against the cage.
McDonald tries to circle away but Kotzlowski has him pinned against the cage.

Kotzlowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Igor Kotzlowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McDonald gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to break free but Kotzlowski pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Kotzlowski is controlling him.

Kotzlowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotzlowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Kotzlowski wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kotzlowski being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nate McDonald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kotzlowski has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kotzlowski looking to stall.
Kotzlowski is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kotzlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotzlowski goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kotzlowski dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kotzlowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with the body kick

and Kotzlowski counters by moving into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Kotzlowski has the dominant position.
Kotzlowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotzlowski jumps guard but McDonald stands there with Kotzlowski around his waist. Kotzlowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.

McDonald forces Kotzlowski back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotzlowski walks into a jab.
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kotzlowski prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kotzlowski looks to clinch
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kotzlowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kotzlowski somewhat.
McDonald leaves Kotzlowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kotzlowski dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a push kick but Kotzlowski slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kotzlowski circles away quickly and effectively.

McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kotzlowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotzlowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Kotzlowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Kotzlowski dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonald.

Kotzlowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kotzlowski goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Kotzlowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Kotzlowski is rocked!
Nate McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kotzlowski tries to pull guard but McDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Kotzlowski tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Kotzlowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kotzlowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kotzlowski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kotzlowski looks to clinch but McDonald throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kotzlowski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nate McDonald!
Nate McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.