PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Macdonald (ranked 5921 p4p, 6877 weight class) and Frankie DeLuna (ranked 264 p4p, 287 weight class). John Macdonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Macdonald
vs
DeLuna

175 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
97
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeLuna.
DeLuna jabs Macdonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeLuna throws a combination. Macdonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Macdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
DeLuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for DeLuna.

Macdonald is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeLuna.
Macdonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macdonald is defended easily by DeLuna.
Macdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

DeLuna gets a clinch.
DeLuna wants to break free but Macdonald has control.
DeLuna wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonald won't allow it.
Macdonald goes for a takedown attempt but DeLuna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeLuna clinches with his opponent.
DeLuna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macdonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeLuna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeLuna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonald.
Macdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but DeLuna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Macdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macdonald moves forwards but DeLuna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Macdonald blocks a leg kick.

DeLuna has closed the distance and engaged Macdonald in a clinch.
Macdonald prevents DeLuna from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but DeLuna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DeLuna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macdonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Macdonald avoids a kick to the body.
Macdonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeLuna.
Macdonald checks a leg kick.
DeLuna lands with a right hand.
DeLuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeLuna.
Frankie DeLuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from DeLuna both land. Nice combination.
Macdonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Macdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeLuna as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macdonald seems to have got his legs back now.
DeLuna moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeLuna misses with a takedown attempt - Macdonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeLuna looks winded!
DeLuna slips under a jab.
Macdonald fails with the takedown.

DeLuna rushes Macdonald and presses him up against the cage.

DeLuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeLuna cracks Macdonald with an open hand slap.
DeLuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch but DeLuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macdonald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Macdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeLuna lands a nice looking body shot.
Macdonald misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macdonald was well out of range. Poor timing from DeLuna.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macdonald but Macdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeLuna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macdonald.
DeLuna shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuna fails to land with a series of punches.
DeLuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLuna swinging wildly here.
Macdonald tries to clinch but DeLuna moves out of range.
DeLuna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeLuna is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

DeLuna has managed to clinch.

DeLuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macdonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie DeLuna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeLuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macdonald has time to react.
Macdonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macdonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macdonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeLuna defends it nicely.
DeLuna shoots and misses
and Macdonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Macdonald lands a head kick. DeLuna smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeLuna misses with a wild combination.
DeLuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

DeLuna has managed to clinch.

Macdonald manages to pull guard.

DeLuna stands and steps away. Macdonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

DeLuna has Macdonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuna has Macdonald pressed against the cage, preventing Macdonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald blocks the elbow strike.
DeLuna working hard to break the clinch.
DeLuna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeLuna is looking to break free of the clinch but Macdonald has double underhooks.
Macdonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Macdonald is pressed up against the cage. DeLuna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macdonald down to the mat. Macdonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeLuna tries to land a front kick but Macdonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeLuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
DeLuna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from DeLuna lands.
DeLuna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Macdonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeLuna lands a head shot.
DeLuna throws a series of strikes that have Macdonald backpedaling.
Macdonald misses with a takedown attempt - DeLuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeLuna gets in close and tags Macdonald with a short punch that almost sends Macdonald to the mat! Oh Macdonald is in big trouble! He turns his back on DeLuna, trying to create some distance but DeLuna rushes him, striking wildly and Macdonald goes down! The referee tackles DeLuna into the cage to end the fight! DeLuna is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie DeLuna!