PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitv Poko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - If You Want Blood . 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.

Poko
vs
McDonald

171 cm
27
163 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
163 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitv Poko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Poko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
Poko throws a right and a left that both miss.

Poko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Poko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Poko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poko.

Poko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald keeping control of the position.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Poko eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Poko 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

McDonald makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Poko is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitv Poko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Poko on that attempt.
Poko misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Tommy McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poko shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Poko saw that one coming.
Poko shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Poko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
McDonald looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poko trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.

McDonald makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poko has a takedown stuffed.
Poko thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Vitv Poko has been cut.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poko.
McDonald punishes Poko's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald with a hook.
Poko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Poko persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Poko is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Poko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poko misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Poko closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Poko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
Poko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitv Poko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Poko fails with the takedown.
Poko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Poko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitv Poko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poko off to one side.
Poko slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws a hook but Poko avoids it easily.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Poko. Poko gets slowly back to his feet.
Poko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poko has time to react.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Poko slips the punch.
Poko takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vitv Poko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poko shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
Tommy McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poko slips under a jab.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Poko moved out of range nicely.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald lands with a right that hurts Poko. Poko looks to clinch but McDonald throws a short knee that drops Poko. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tommy McDonald!