PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nonito Donaire jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin St Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Michael has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Nonito Donaire jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Donaire jr
vs
St Michael

200 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nonito Donaire jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin St Michael!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Michael throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Donaire jr counter with a right hand.
St Michael looks gassed!

Donaire jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Donaire jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but St Michael prevents it.
Donaire jr lands an elbow that stopped St Michael in his tracks for a moment.
Donaire jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Michael avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donaire jr can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nonito Donaire jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Donaire jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Donaire jr pulls St Michael in close to his closed guard and prevents St Michael from doing any damage or advancing position.
Donaire jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
St Michael stopping the sweep attempt from Donaire jr.
St Michael's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaire jr pulls St Michael in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donaire jr.
Donaire jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donaire jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Michael as he jumps to the side.
Donaire jr tries to clinch but St Michael moves out of range.

Donaire jr closes the distance and clinches.
Donaire jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Michael's efforts to push away.
Donaire jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Michael.
Donaire jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Michael gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Donaire jr gets control of St Michael's arms and successfully pulls guard. Donaire jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donaire jr pushes St Michael off and gets back to his feet.

Donaire jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Donaire jr tries to move to mount but St Michael blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Donaire jr stalls from top position.
St Michael takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire jr takes a little break here. St Michael wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
St Michael pushes Donaire jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Donaire jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Donaire jr advances to full mount.
Donaire jr content just to control the position here.
Donaire jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donaire jr lands a big elbow.
Donaire jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish St Michael?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Donaire jr looking to secure an arm triangle but St Michael defends it well.
Donaire jr lands a big shot there that rocks St Michael but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nonito Donaire jr dominated that round.
That's time! Donaire jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A solid leg kick lands there for Donaire jr.
No luck for Donaire jr with that takedown attempt.
Donaire jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donaire jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. St Michael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Michael slaps away a takedown attempt from Donaire jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nonito Donaire jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire jr looks for a takedown but St Michael sprawls well.
Donaire jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donaire jr shoots in and drives through. St Michael sprawls well.
Donaire jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Michael circles away from the clinch attempt.

Donaire jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Michael is breathing heavily.
St Michael is pressed up against the cage. Donaire jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Michael down to the mat. St Michael avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Michael swats away the attempt to clinch by Donaire jr.
St Michael takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Donaire jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Michael wants to control but Donaire jr postures up.
Donaire jr tries to advance to mount but St Michael denies him.
Donaire jr cracks St Michael with a big right hand but St Michael just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Donaire jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaire jr trying to control the position but St Michael is working away.

Donaire jr decides to stand back up. Donaire jr steps back and let's St Michael get back to his feet.
Donaire jr dives in and grabs St Michael's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Michael pushes down on Donaire jr's head and hops out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donaire jr.

St Michael gets caught flat footed, as Donaire jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Donaire jr tries to free his leg and advance position but St Michael is retaining full guard.
Donaire jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donaire jr tries to free his leg and advance position but St Michael is retaining full guard.
Nonito Donaire jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nonito Donaire jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Donaire jr tries for a takedown but St Michael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Donaire jr feints and as St Michael raises his hands in defense, Donaire jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donaire jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Donaire jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Michael, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaire jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Donaire jr is trying to get an arm triangle but St Michael is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Donaire jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nonito Donaire jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Donaire jr.
Donaire jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Donaire jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. St Michael eats them both and turns towards Donaire jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
St Michael slaps away a takedown attempt from Donaire jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nonito Donaire jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donaire jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Michael is fending him off so far but Donaire jr persists. Nope, St Michael circles away and we're back to standing.
St Michael leaves Donaire jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Donaire jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donaire jr jumps guard but St Michael stands there with Donaire jr around his waist. Donaire jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Donaire jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but St Michael pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donaire jr lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaire jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Michael defends it nicely.
St Michael circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Michael misses with a body shot
and Donaire jr counters with a one-two to the body.

Donaire jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Michael's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donaire jr in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaire jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Michael can do to turn this around?
Donaire jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Michael knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nonito Donaire jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
St Michael moves in looking to clinch but Donaire jr pushes him off.
Donaire jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Donaire jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Michael manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Donaire jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Donaire jr with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaire jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Donaire jr pushes down on St Michael's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Donaire jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Donaire jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Michael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donaire jr.
Donaire jr moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nonito Donaire jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donaire jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nonito Donaire jr!