PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Texas Poontapa (ranked 6271 p4p, 2937 weight class) and Nicholas McDonald (ranked 644 p4p, 358 weight class). Nicholas McDonald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Poontapa
vs
McDonald

185 cm
25
182
1 - 3 - 0

179 cm
25
180
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Texas Poontapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicholas McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poontapa misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Poontapa.

Poontapa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald tries to break free but Poontapa pushes him back against the cage.
Poontapa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poontapa misses with a body punch.
Poontapa misses with some punches.
A short left from Poontapa.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poontapa misses with some punches.
Poontapa presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poontapa lands a left hand.
Poontapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poontapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald is stalling here.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poontapa tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Poontapa back against the cage.
Poontapa prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from Poontapa fails to land.
A short right from Poontapa.
Poontapa tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Poontapa has double underhooks.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poontapa.
Poontapa misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald tries to work over Poontapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poontapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
A body shot lands from Poontapa.
Poontapa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poontapa blocks a body shot from McDonald.
A right handed body shot lands from Poontapa.
Poontapa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poontapa misses with the head strike.
Poontapa misses with a body punch.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poontapa.
Poontapa can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
Poontapa stalling.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Poontapa controls his hands.
Poontapa can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Poontapa.
Poontapa throws a head punch that misses.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poontapa backwards.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald is pushing Poontapa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Poontapa is working McDonald over against the cage.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Poontapa.
Poontapa is looking to take this one to the mat.

Poontapa breaks from the clinch.

Poontapa has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poontapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poontapa.
McDonald misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Poontapa fails to land.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poontapa as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Poontapa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poontapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald has Poontapa pressed against the cage.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Texas Poontapa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McDonald takes one to the chin there.

Poontapa pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Poontapa lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Poontapa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poontapa tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Poontapa back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Poontapa misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Poontapa.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poontapa is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poontapa misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Poontapa has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Poontapa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poontapa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Poontapa.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Poontapa has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Poontapa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald just leaning against Poontapa, taking a breather.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Poontapa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poontapa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Poontapa.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald tries a body shot but Poontapa blocks it.
Poontapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Poontapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Poontapa is stalling here.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Poontapa is controlling the position.
Poontapa lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poontapa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poontapa fails to land.
Poontapa lands a shot to the body.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald is leaning against Poontapa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Poontapa.
Poontapa blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poontapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald has Poontapa pressed against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poontapas head.
Poontapa being controlled against the cage.
McDonald looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poontapa blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poontapa tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Texas Poontapa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Poontapa lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald tries to stall but Poontapa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Texas Poontapa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Poontapa instigates a clinch.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poontapa.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Poontapa.
A short uppercut from Poontapa.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Poontapa's ribcage. Poontapa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Poontapa.
Poontapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poontapa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
Poontapa working aggressively here.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poontapa scores with a shoulder strike.
Poontapa prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Poontapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poontapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poontapa lands a body punch.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poontapa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poontapa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald is stalling here.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McDonald.
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Poontapa.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Texas Poontapa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poontapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poontapa tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Poontapa back against the cage.
Poontapa prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald can't break the clinch.
McDonald tries to circle away but Poontapa has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald tries to work over Poontapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poontapa has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poontapa.
McDonald tries to circle away but Poontapa has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poontapa backwards.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Poontapa has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries a body shot but Poontapa blocks it.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poontapa prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poontapa.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poontapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Poontapa pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Texas Poontapa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poontapa, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Poontapa!
Texas Poontapa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.