PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronnie McDonald enters the cage!

Alcatraz
vs
McDonald

180 cm
42
180 lbs
34 - 27 - 1

165 cm
31
155 lbs
10 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 34 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcatraz.
McDonald connects with a jab.

McDonald moves into the clinch.
Alcatraz tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Alcatraz back against the cage.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald working aggressively here.

McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcatraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcatraz throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Alcatraz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.

McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alcatraz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alcatraz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to bench press Alcatraz off him but Alcatraz keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Alcatraz controls the position.
McDonald defending against the ground and pound.
McDonald tries to buck Alcatraz off but Alcatraz is having none of it.
Alcatraz is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Alcatraz wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alcatraz prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald is staying active underneath Alcatraz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Alcatraz has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald is controlling Alcatraz's trapped leg to prevent Alcatraz from advancing to side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alcatraz defends it nicely.

McDonald darts in and clinches Alcatraz up against the cage.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alcatraz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
Alcatraz lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.

McDonald is trying to trip Alcatraz. He has hold of a leg but Alcatraz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDonald persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcatraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Alcatraz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stops Alcatraz from standing up.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Alcatraz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcatraz lands a front kick.
Alcatraz slips under a jab.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.

McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from McDonald.

Alcatraz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alcatraz is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alcatraz avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcatraz keeps working.
Alcatraz is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount!
McDonald controlling his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDonald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alcatraz is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Alcatraz is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonald unloading with bombs!

McDonald with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Alcatraz is squirming around nicely.
Alcatraz tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.

McDonald goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alcatraz is on top in guard.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alcatraz wants to stand and escape but instead McDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Alcatraz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald passes Alcatraz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Alcatraz's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alcatraz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ronnie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcatraz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcatraz is retaining full guard.
Alcatraz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Alcatraz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Alcatraz keeps moving.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Alcatraz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alcatraz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald pushes down on Alcatraz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to control but Alcatraz is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie 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! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Alcatraz.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alcatraz sprawls well. Alcatraz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Alcatraz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Nice body punch from Alcatraz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alcatraz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alcatraz after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alcatraz can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Alcatraz tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alcatraz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alcatraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Alcatraz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alcatraz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcatraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Alcatraz.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alcatraz walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcatraz tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alcatraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alcatraz pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alcatraz lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.

McDonald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but Alcatraz is a slippery customer.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alcatraz won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Alcatraz is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Alcatraz trying to control here.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Alcatraz's temple.

McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is taking a breather. Alcatraz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alcatraz tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.

McDonald is working for a kimura but Alcatraz is defending it quite comfortably.
Alcatraz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alcatraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alcatraz!
Robbie Alcatraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Alcatraz is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
Alcatraz regains half guard.
McDonald working Alcatraz over with strikes.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Alcatraz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie McDonald.
I've got McDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
An out of breath Ronnie McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.