PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 5289 p4p, 5818 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 526 p4p, 553 weight class). McDonald has chosen Run This Shit - SASASAS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Aztlan
vs
McDonald

178 cm
21
187
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
182
0 - 1 - 0

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aztlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Aztlan circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan with a nice calf kick.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald punishes Aztlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aztlan under the eye.
Aztlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aztlan. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aztlan.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan lands with a cross.
Aztlan checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald slips a jab from Aztlan.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan misses with a hook.
Aztlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aztlan throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aztlan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Aztlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Aztlan goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.

Aztlan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

McDonald has his foot on Aztlan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aztlan works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aztlan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aztlan has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Aztlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aztlan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pulls Aztlan in close to prevent any damage.
Aztlan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aztlan defends well.
McDonald is trying to keep Aztlan in close.

That's four 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.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aztlan controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aztlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aztlan misses with an uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Aztlan has McDonald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aztlan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDonald tumbling to the mat - Aztlan dives into McDonald's guard.
Aztlan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aztlan has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Aztlan manages to pass to side control!
McDonald is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aztlan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aztlan controls the position.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aztlan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aztlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Aztlan prevents McDonald from improving his position.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aztlan pulls his head out easily.
Aztlan prevents McDonald from improving his position.

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.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aztlan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aztlan scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Aztlan slips the punch.
Aztlan tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aztlan rather than just go for the knockout.
Aztlan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aztlan misses with a straight left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aztlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Aztlan wants a takedown.
Aztlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aztlan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Aztlan wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Aztlan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage.

McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aztlan passes into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan postures up.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aztlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Aztlan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald looking for subs off his back but Aztlan has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Aztlan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McDonald throws a leg kick but Aztlan checks it.
McDonald thumps Aztlan with a low kick.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Aztlan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonald.
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Aztlan moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aztlan.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.

Aztlan lands a takedown into guard.
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 has his foot on Aztlan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aztlan works his way back into a safe position though.

McDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aztlan stacks McDonald on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aztlan!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan controlling the position.
McDonald tries to bench press Aztlan off him but Aztlan keeps the position.
McDonald is trying to control Aztlan's posture but Aztlan avoids it.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two 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.
McDonald is trying to control Aztlan's posture but Aztlan avoids it.
McDonald stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aztlan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aztlan wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Aztlan prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
McDonald tries to hold on but Aztlan postures up.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aztlan wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aztlan content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Aztlan isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Aztlan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McDonald.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aztlan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aztlan, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
A victorious Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.