PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros's entrance music is Love is what i got. A fine choice. McDonald has chosen Nicole - By Ash as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Cabreros
vs
McDonald

176 cm
28
170 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

177 cm
25
181 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royston McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Royston McDonald has been cut.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cabreros misses.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabreros's head backwards.
Cabreros throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Cabreros tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabreros.
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!
McDonald tries to clinch but Cabreros moves out of range.
Cabreros slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Cabreros ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Cabreros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Cabreros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Cabreros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cabreros throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Cabreros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cabreros misses with a low kick.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabreros throws out the jab.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabreros.

McDonald shoots in and bounces Cabreros off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Cabreros keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabreros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabreros is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabreros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros preventing the sweep.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Peter Cabreros.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabreros checks it well.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabreros was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabreros as he jumps to the side.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabreros digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Cabreros. Those never looked like landing.
Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabreros thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royston McDonald.
Cabreros chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabreros throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range.
McDonald tries to bum rush Cabreros with a series of wild strikes but Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabreros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabreros. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Cabreros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royston McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabreros misses with the combination.
Cabreros blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabreros throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Cabreros throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cabreros goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peter Cabreros is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Cabreros ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Cabreros's ribs.
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.

McDonald drives through and clinches with Cabreros against the ropes.

Cabreros manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Cabreros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabreros.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabreros moves away.
Cabreros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonald swings for the body but Cabreros moves out of range.
Cabreros throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Cabreros moved away.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabreros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Cabreros takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Cabreros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabreros rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabreros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabreros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cabreros swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabreros.
Cabreros looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabreros's head backwards.
McDonald tries to bum rush Cabreros with a series of wild strikes but Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Cabreros's head but Cabreros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cabreros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Cabreros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald. Cabreros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Cabreros moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Cabreros's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabreros displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cabreros tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Cabreros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabreros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabreros.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Cabreros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Cabreros.
Cabreros with a jab.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cabreros's calf.
Cabreros jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Cabreros slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Cabreros's shoulder, as Cabreros tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Cabreros checks a leg kick.
Cabreros looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Cabreros defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Cabreros moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Cabreros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabreros throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cabreros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Cabreros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald. Cabreros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cabreros misses with a low kick.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
Cabreros fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Cabreros throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabreros sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabreros connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Cabreros misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Cabreros with a jab.
McDonald wants to slow Cabreros down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabreros moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabreros looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Cabreros delivers a nice body kick.
Cabreros throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabreros.
The crowd cheers as Cabreros lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.

That has opened up Royston McDonald's cut even more.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Cabreros avoids them all with ease.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Cabreros scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royston McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McDonald throws a leg kick but Cabreros checks it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Cabreros lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
McDonald feints and then cracks Cabreros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabreros down.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
Cabreros uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Cabreros throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cabreros looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Cabreros throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabreros looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Cabreros pushes him off.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabreros blocks the leg kick.
Cabreros connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabreros pinned against the ropes. Cabreros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cabreros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Cabreros moved out of range nicely.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Cabreros.
Cabreros lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabreros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Cabreros throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Cabreros does no damage.
McDonald moves out of range as Cabreros strikes.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabreros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Royston McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Cabreros pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabreros.
McDonald digs a good hook to Cabreros's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabreros, right into the meat.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabreros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cabreros is out of range.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabreros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Cabreros misses the jab.
Peter Cabreros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabreros throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabreros manages to avoid it.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabreros looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabreros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
Cabreros is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Cabreros scores with a hook.
Cabreros throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald throws a body punch but Cabreros moves out of range.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabreros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabreros cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald throws a hook but Cabreros blocks it.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Cabreros staying out of range there.
Cabreros cracks McDonald with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Cabreros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald moves to clinch but Cabreros breaks away
and Cabreros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabreros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabreros scores with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a right hand
enabling Cabreros to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabreros scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabreros, right into the meat.
Cabreros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Cabreros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabreros, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Cabreros!
A very excited looking Peter Cabreros made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.