PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 3435 p4p, 397 weight class) and Jason Price (ranked 2172 p4p, 267 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McDonald
vs
Price

180 cm
21
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Price!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jason Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Price scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Price.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Jason Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Price lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Price takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Price lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Price fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Price has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
Price explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Price scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Price counters with an inside leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPrice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Price.
Price misses with a head kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Price only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Price sprawls and moves away.
Price moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Price looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Price feints a counter leg kick.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
And Price responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
Price throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Price is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Price slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a body kick that stops McDonald in his tracks momentarily.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a body kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Price lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Jason Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Price!