PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletus McDonald (ranked 1125 p4p, 153 weight class) and Travis Macmacson (ranked 2540 p4p, 306 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee. Travis Macmacson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDonald
vs
Macmacson

184 cm
26
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

185 cm
24
189 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Macmacson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macmacson moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Macmacson misses.
Macmacson throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Macmacson.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macmacson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macmacson has time to react.
A head kick misses from Macmacson.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Macmacson sees coming a mile off.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Macmacson misses.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Macmacson's guard.
Macmacson keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Macmacson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald won't allow Macmacson to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Traveller boxing gym inform us that Macmacson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

The fighters are working up against the cage. Macmacson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macmacson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Macmacson breaks the clinch.
Macmacson misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Macmacson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macmacson works the jab nicely.
Macmacson throws a leg kick

and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macmacson won't be happy with that.
Macmacson is looking to get back to his feet here but McDonald is keeping cool and he's managed to take Macmacson's back.
Macmacson trying to get back to his feet but McDonald is in full control for now.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macmacson's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson staying busy and making it hard for McDonald to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macmacson is trying to stand back up.

Macmacson manages to stand up with McDonald still on his back. Eventually McDonald drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macmacson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macmacson is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Macmacson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
Macmacson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Macmacson is working from the bottom.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Macmacson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Macmacson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.

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.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Macmacson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald taking a break here but Macmacson is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Macmacson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Macmacson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macmacson blocks an uppercut.
Macmacson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Macmacson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Macmacson dominated that round.
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.

A punch combination from Macmacson misses.
Macmacson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macmacson throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Macmacson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macmacson moves away.

McDonald rushes Macmacson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macmacson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Macmacson tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from McDonald .
Macmacson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Macmacson working hard to break the clinch.
Macmacson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macmacson manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Macmacson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Macmacson moved away.
Macmacson tries to land a body kick
and McDonald counters with a series of strikes. Macmacson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by McDonald . Beautiful body shot.
Travis Macmacson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macmacson just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Macmacson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macmacson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Macmacson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald .
McDonald dives in and grabs Macmacson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macmacson pushes down on McDonald 's head and hops out.
Macmacson looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Macmacson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Macmacson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Macmacson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Macmacson misses with the combination.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Macmacson.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Macmacson in the body.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Macmacson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Macmacson circles away and keeps his distance.

McDonald drives through and clinches with Macmacson against the cage.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Macmacson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Macmacson if he has to take too many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Macmacson.

It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

McDonald is rocked!
A combination from Macmacson does no damage.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macmacson moves away from the strike by McDonald .
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macmacson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily. Macmacson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. McDonald staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. McDonald doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Macmacson!
An intense looking Travis Macmacson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'im the king '.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.