PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Bagcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bagcal
vs
Macotti

185 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Bagcal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macotti fails with a takedown attempt.
Macotti fails with the takedown.
Donovan Bagcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
Macotti goes for a double leg but Bagcal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagcal continues to drive forward.
Bagcal lands a damaging elbow.

Macotti has Bagcal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Macotti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bagcal tumbling to the mat - Macotti dives into Bagcal's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Macotti cracks Bagcal with a solid left hand.
Macotti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagcal looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagcal, not yet.
Bagcal wants to stand and escape but Macotti is having none of it.
Macotti throws a big elbow that misses.
Macotti throwing strikes but missing.
Macotti connects with a couple of short punches.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagcal is retaining full guard.
Macotti with a nice head shot there.
Macotti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macotti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bagcal's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Macotti working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti postures up in Bagcal's guard and throws a big left but Bagcal blocks it.
Bagcal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macotti.

Macotti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bagcal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Macotti, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagcal tries to free his leg and advance position but Macotti is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macotti wants to sweep but no luck.

Macotti uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bagcal looks to land a combination but Macotti avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macotti is defended easily by Bagcal.
Macotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Bagcal tries to sprawl out of it but Macotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bagcal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Bagcal tries to sprawl out of it but Macotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bagcal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagcal pinned against the cage. Bagcal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Macotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bagcal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bagcal wants it to stay on the feet.
Bagcal leaves Macotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bagcal tries to bum rush Macotti with a series of wild strikes but Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bagcal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macotti has a takedown stuffed.
Donovan Bagcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
Macotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagcal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macotti somewhat.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bagcal as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti shoots in and drives through. Bagcal sprawls well.
Bagcal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macotti pinned against the cage. Macotti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bagcal as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macotti is defended easily by Bagcal.
Bagcal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Macotti misses with a takedown attempt - Bagcal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Bagcal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macotti has a takedown stuffed.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
Macotti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bagcal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macotti somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Bagcal. No joy for Macotti on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bagcal enables Macotti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bagcal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bagcal is looking for a triangle but Macotti pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Macotti stands up and waves to Bagcal to follow him.
Bagcal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagcal somewhat.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown but Bagcal shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bagcal. No joy for Macotti on that attempt.
Macotti avoids the head kick by Bagcal.
Macotti darts in looking for a takedown but Bagcal gets double underhooks and turns Macotti into the cage.
Bagcal lands a damaging elbow.

Macotti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macotti manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Macotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bagcal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bagcal tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Macotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bagcal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marco Macotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti fails to land the takedown.
Macotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bagcal tries to avoid it but Macotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bagcal to the ground. Bagcal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bagcal tries to avoid it but Macotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bagcal to the ground. Bagcal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donovan Bagcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
Bagcal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bagcal moves into the clinch.
Bagcal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bagcal breaks from the clinch.
Macotti goes for a double leg but Bagcal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagcal continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bagcal breaks from the clinch.

Macotti gets the takedown into side control.

Macotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagcal is defending well.
Bagcal tries to escape but Macotti is in control.
Bagcal can't do much from the bottom here.
Macotti wants to control but Bagcal is keeping him busy.
Bagcal defending against the ground and pound.
Donovan Bagcal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Macotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Macotti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bagcal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macotti is controlling him well.
Bagcal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Bagcal can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macotti tries for a kimura but Bagcal is defending well.
Bagcal can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagcal taking a bit of punishment here - Macotti scoring with strikes.
Bagcal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Macotti tries for a kimura but Bagcal is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macotti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bagcal is not content to let Macotti control the position.
Bagcal wants to get back to his feet.
Marco Macotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Macotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macotti 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Macotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Donovan Bagcal had this to say: 'all thanks and praises go out to my LORD JAH. without him nothing would be possible .BLESS'.