PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Amato's choice of entrance music: Gonna Fly Now. Andrew Macdonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Domenic Amato's chin.

Macdonald
vs
Amato

180 cm
19
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato tests Macdonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Andrew Macdonald has been cut.
Amato swinging wilding here.
Amato misses the shot to the body.
Macdonald connects with a high kick.
Macdonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
Macdonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macdonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amato.
Macdonald is looking to clinch.

Macdonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amato, pushing him back against the cage.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Amato moves out of range easily.
Amato misses with a two punch combination.
Amato looks to land a combination but Macdonald avoids it well.

Macdonald darts in and clinches Amato up against the cage.
Macdonald is looking to control Amato's arms but Amato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macdonald has his back to the cage.

Macdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Amato shoots in and bounces Macdonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macdonald controls Amato momentarily but Amato frees himself.
Amato is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Amato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amato is in close to Macdonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macdonald keeping full guard, as Amato tries to pass.
Amato postures up in Macdonald's guard and throws a big left but Macdonald blocks it.
Amato won't allow Macdonald to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Macdonald throws a front kick that sends Amato stumbling back into the cage.
Amato looks to throw the jab but Macdonald is out of range.
Amato throws the left hand but Macdonald avoids the punch easily.

Macdonald closes the distance and clinches.
Macdonald tries a body shot but Amato blocks it.
Amato tries to circle away but Macdonald has him pinned against the cage.
Macdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Amato won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Amato.
Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Macdonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amato cracks Macdonald with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macdonald lands a knee to the head.
Amato lands a nice shot to the body.
Macdonald lands an elbow that stopped Amato in his tracks for a moment.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Amato as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Amato.

Amato breaks from the clinch.
Macdonald misses with a combination
and Amato counters with a left and a right that stings Macdonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amato misses with a hook. Macdonald ducked under it nicely.
Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Macdonald seems unphased.

Amato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Amato controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Amato there.
Amato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amato trying to control the action but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Macdonald wants to improve his position but Amato is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amato lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amato seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macdonald defending well though.
Amato scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amato is looking to take a break and control but Macdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amato prevents Macdonald from standing back up.
Amato takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macdonald pushes Amato off looking to stand but Amato dives back in and keeps control.
Amato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macdonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Macdonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Macdonald throws the kick towards the body but Amato avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amato.
Amato avoids the body shot from Macdonald.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amato misses with an uppercut.
Amato throws a looping overhand right but Macdonald ducks down to avoid it.
Macdonald slips under a jab from Amato.
Macdonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Macdonald looks to land a left hand but Amato moved out of range nicely.
Macdonald swings for the body but Amato moves out of range.
Macdonald is looking to clinch.
Macdonald darts in trying to clinch
and Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Macdonald lands but Amato takes it in his stride.
Amato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amato cracks Macdonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato drops his shoulder and cracks Macdonald with a huge uppercut! Macdonald goes down! Can Amato finish him?

Macdonald is rocked!
Amato pushes down on Macdonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Macdonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amato stalling away here and it's allowed Macdonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Macdonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Macdonald trying to strike off his back.
Macdonald keeping full guard, as Amato tries to pass.
Macdonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Amato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Amato from controlling successfully.
Amato won't allow Macdonald to get back to his feet.
Amato advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald regains half guard.
Amato working over Macdonald with some ground and pound. Macdonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macdonald trying to control but Amato postures up.
Amato scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amato moves into full mount! Macdonald won't be happy about that!
Amato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Macdonald in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amato trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amato lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Macdonald hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amato is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Macdonald can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Amato looking to control but Macdonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macdonald is looking to improve his position but Amato isn't that keen on the idea.

Amato looking to secure an arm triangle but Macdonald defends it well.
Macdonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amato wants to take a breather but Macdonald is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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. Amato connects with a nice short shot to Macdonald's temple.
Amato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amato takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Macdonald wants to get back to his feet.
Amato takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Macdonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Amato has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amato landing shots from mount.
Macdonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Amato has a good base and remains in mount.
Amato lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Macdonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Macdonald throws a lazy head kick
and Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Amato might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amato throws a right hand that Macdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Macdonald also avoids with ease.
Macdonald lands with a slapping head kick.
A left lands for Amato.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Macdonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Amato's calf.
Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Macdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Amato moves out of range easily.
Macdonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Amato works the jab nicely.
Macdonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Amato shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macdonald's guard.
Macdonald wants to stand and escape but Amato is having none of it.
Domenic Amato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato chips away with some ground and pound.
Macdonald wants to stand but Amato is controlling the position.
Amato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macdonald has momentary wrist control but Amato slips an elbow through the middle.
Amato stops Macdonald from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macdonald slips a straight right by Amato.
A jab from Amato finds it's way through Macdonald's defenses.
Amato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macdonald.
Macdonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amato lands a jab-cross combination.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macdonald lands a high kick!
Andrew Macdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald throws a series of punches but Amato avoids them all with ease.
Macdonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Amato.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amato scores with a hook to the body. Macdonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amato misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macdonald!
Andrew Macdonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Macdonald is looking to land body kicks.
Amato lands with a nice combination. Macdonald backs away looking to recover.
Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Macdonald is just out of range.
Macdonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Macdonald.
Amato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macdonald avoids it really well and circles away.
Amato misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macdonald manages to avoid it.
Macdonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
Macdonald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amato counters with a two punch combo.
Macdonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amato misses the jab.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amato throws a shot from downtown. Macdonald moves away and avoids it.
Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macdonald takes one to the side of the head.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Andrew Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a series of punches but Macdonald avoids them all with ease.
Macdonald misses with a two punch combination.
Amato throws a hook but Macdonald avoids it easily.
Domenic Amato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amato jabs at Macdonald's body.
Amato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Amato catches Macdonald right on the button with a cross.
Amato loads up on a big right hand but Macdonald slips the punch.
Macdonald is looking to clinch but Amato is avoiding it.
Domenic Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Amato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Macdonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amato scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Amato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amato has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!