PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ger McDonnell (ranked 1519 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 197 p4p, 308 weight class). Wolf-Fang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise Against - Give It All. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McDonnell
vs
Wolf-Fang

171 cm
30
160
13 - 11 - 1

178 cm
38
160
23 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Savage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a series of strikes. Wolf-Fang will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Wolf-Fang's head back.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf-Fang takes one to the chin there.
Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang closes the distance and clinches up with McDonnell, looking for a takedown. Wolf-Fang pushes McDonnell against the cage but McDonnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf-Fang off balance momentarily.
McDonnell thuds a left hand into Wolf-Fang's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell cracks Wolf-Fang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf-Fang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolf-Fang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonnell.
Nice uppercut there from McDonnell.
McDonnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonnell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolf-Fang scrambles back to his feet.
Wolf-Fang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonnell takes a swing at Wolf-Fang's ribcage but misses.
Wolf-Fang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDonnell blocks it well.
Wolf-Fang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Wolf-Fang avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell throws a jab when Wolf-Fang was well out of range.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf-Fang was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolf-Fang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonnell lands a jab.
Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Wolf-Fang misses.
McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell jabs Wolf-Fang right on the nose. Wolf-Fang blinks but takes it well.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Wolf-Fang with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wolf-Fang.

It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf-Fang.
Jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Wolf-Fang slips the punch.
McDonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. Wolf-Fang shakes it off.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf-Fang. Wolf-Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Wolf-Fang moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWolf-Fang.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
A left lands for McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from McDonnell misses
enabling Wolf-Fang to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from McDonnell as Wolf-Fang shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf-Fang off balance momentarily.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang moved away.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolf-Fang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolf-Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf-Fang backs up against the cage.
McDonnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wolf-Fang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McDonnell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolf-Fang backs up against the cage.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
Wolf-Fang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf-Fang misses.
Wolf-Fang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell defending well as Wolf-Fang loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wolf-Fang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonnell has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Wolf-Fang moves away and avoids it.
Wolf-Fang swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
A head kick by Wolf-Fang misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Wolf-Fang moves away and avoids it.
Wolf-Fang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonnell blocks the leg kick.
Wolf-Fang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonnell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Wolf-Fang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
McDonnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonnell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang misses the jab.
Jab from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang jabs at McDonnell's body.
Wolf-Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Wolf-Fang slips a straight right by McDonnell.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Wolf-Fang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolf-Fang is trying to ground and pound but McDonnell uses the momentary lack of control by Wolf-Fang to regain half guard.
Wolf-Fang throwing shots but McDonnell is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang prevents McDonnell from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf-Fang is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf-Fang working the head and body with strikes.
McDonnell trying to control but Wolf-Fang postures up.
Wolf-Fang is looking to stall here but McDonnell recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolf-Fang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonnell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolf-Fang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolf-Fang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McDonnell lands a nice hook to Wolf-Fang's body. Wolf-Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonnell jabs Wolf-Fang right on the nose. Wolf-Fang blinks but takes it well.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf-Fang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf-Fang's head.
Wolf-Fang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolf-Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
A cross from McDonnell lands.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolf-Fang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Wolf-Fang's body. Wolf-Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolf-Fang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
Wolf-Fang slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell throws a combination that misses

and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolf-Fang stopping the sweep attempt from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf-Fang works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonnell is staying active underneath Wolf-Fang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolf-Fang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wolf-Fang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wolf-Fang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf-Fang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf-Fang scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang tries to clinch
and Wolf-Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf-Fang moves away.
McDonnell digs a good body shot into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
A cross from Wolf-Fang lands.
Wolf-Fang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang takes one to the side of the head.

Wolf-Fang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
McDonnell is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonnell, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
Our winner, Ger McDonnell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.