PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donaldson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gear Jammer. 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.

Donaldson
vs
Archangel

192 cm
22
282 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
277 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Archangel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archangel shoots in for a double leg but Donaldson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donaldson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Archangel.
Donaldson throws a sloppy head kick and Archangel moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Donaldson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Archangel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Don Donaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.

Archangel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Donaldson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Archangel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archangel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archangel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Donaldson is pushing Archangel's head away, looking to escape. Archangel manages to hold on to the position though.
Archangel throws a strike aimed at the side of Donaldson's head but Donaldson avoids it well.

Archangel is trying to get an arm triangle but Donaldson is defending well.

Archangel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donaldson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Archangel tries for a kimura but Donaldson is defending well.
Donaldson tries to escape but Archangel is in control.
Archangel moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel looking to ground and pound but Donaldson is blocking nicely.

Archangel working for a submission but Donaldson is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaldson is trying to stand up.
Donaldson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Archangel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Archangel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Archangel goes for an armbar but Donaldson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Donaldson.
Archangel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Donaldson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Archangel.
Donaldson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Donaldson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Archangel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archangel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Archangel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Donaldson throws a sloppy head kick and Archangel moves out of range easily.
Donaldson throws and low kick but Archangel moves out of range easily.
Donaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by Archangel.
Donaldson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archangel has a takedown stuffed.
Archangel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Archangel checks a low kick from Donaldson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archangel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donaldson but Donaldson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Archangel takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Archangel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donaldson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Don Donaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.
Archangel avoids the head kick by Donaldson.
Don Donaldson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donaldson scoring well with a low kick there.
Donaldson throws a jab when Archangel was well out of range.
A big left from Donaldson misses.
Archangel moves forwards but Donaldson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Archangel dives in and grabs Donaldson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaldson pushes down on Archangel's head and hops out.
Donaldson fakes the leg kick and cracks Archangel in the body.
Don Donaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archangel is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Archangel as he checks the leg kick.
Donaldson throws a leg kick but Archangel moved away.
Donaldson throws a leg kick but Archangel checks it.
Donaldson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Donaldson.
Archangel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donaldson but Donaldson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donaldson. That's going to slow Archangel down.
Donaldson misses the shot to the body.
Donaldson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel tries to clinch but Donaldson is having none of it.

Archangel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Archangel showed some decent athleticism there.
Archangel trying to control from half guard but Donaldson is working away.
Archangel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Archangel working Donaldson over with strikes.
Donaldson is trying to stand back up but Archangel is controlling him
Archangel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Archangel wants to pass to mount but Donaldson is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archangel prevents Donaldson from standing back up.
Archangel moves nicely into side control.
Archangel scoring with punches from side control.

Archangel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donaldson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Archangel wants to control but Donaldson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Donaldson dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Archangel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donaldson.
Donaldson looks to land a body kick but Archangel moved away.
Donaldson misses with a head kick.
A big right from Donaldson misses.
Donaldson tries to work over Archangel's front leg with a kick but Archangel checks it.

Archangel closes the distance and pushes Donaldson back into the cage.
Archangel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donaldson smiles and moves away.
Don Donaldson is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Donaldson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Donaldson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Archangel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Archangel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archangel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Archangel has hold of Donaldson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Donaldson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Donaldson is trying to stand.

Archangel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Archangel punching from mount but Donaldson doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Archangel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Donaldson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Archangel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Donaldson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Archangel unloads with some shots from mount but Donaldson bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson wants to get back to his feet.
Archangel lands a big shot there that rocks Donaldson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

It looks like Don Donaldson has been cut.
Donaldson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Archangel working the ground and pound effectively.

Archangel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Donaldson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Donaldson and Archangel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Donaldson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archangel dives in and grabs Donaldson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaldson pushes down on Archangel's head and hops out.
Archangel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donaldson circles away.
Don Donaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.
Donaldson loads up on a big right hand but Archangel slips the punch.
Archangel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donaldson. Donaldson obviously looking to wear him down.

Donaldson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Archangel from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Donaldson.
I think Donaldson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Donaldson!