PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

McDonald
vs
Qualls

180 cm
30
163 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

178 cm
29
163 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Milwaukee's Best 160
Crippler's Corner

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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Qualls!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qualls swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald digs a good hook to Qualls's body.
Qualls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Qualls persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Qualls shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
Qualls shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tommy McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Qualls.

McDonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qualls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Qualls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Qualls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Qualls looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald is keen to just control but Qualls is a slippery customer.

Qualls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Qualls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Qualls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

McDonald swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Qualls is now in McDonald's guard. A big mistake from McDonald there, giving up the dominant position!
McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Qualls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald takes Qualls's back.
Qualls is keeping busy.
Qualls wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Qualls is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qualls throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Qualls tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Qualls throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald pushing down on Qualls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from McDonald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
Qualls is trying to escape the mount but McDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Qualls's back.
McDonald keeps control of the position as Qualls tries to break free.

McDonald working for the choke.
Qualls turns into McDonald and is now in his guard.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Qualls throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qualls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Qualls stops McDonald from standing up.
Qualls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald has his hands on Qualls's head, controlling the position.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qualls with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Qualls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Qualls misses with a double jab.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Qualls's defenses.
Qualls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qualls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald moves out of range as Qualls strikes.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald takes a swing at Qualls's ribcage but misses.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Qualls.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qualls counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Qualls to acknowledge the strikes.
Qualls avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qualls shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Qualls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qualls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tommy McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Qualls.
Qualls loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Qualls ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Qualls misses.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald moves out of range as Qualls strikes.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qualls moves away.
McDonald swings for the body but Qualls moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qualls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qualls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Qualls misses with the combination.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald tests Qualls's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qualls closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Qualls misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qualls lands a two punch combo.
Qualls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qualls shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald cracks Qualls with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qualls misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Tommy McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Qualls throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Qualls fails with a takedown attempt.
Qualls swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Qualls is breathing heavily.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Qualls. Qualls circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald slips under a jab from Qualls.
Nice cross by McDonald.
Qualls throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Qualls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Qualls with an open hand slap.
McDonald swings for the body but Qualls moves out of range.

McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald looking to control but instead Qualls has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Qualls landing a few short strikes.
McDonald moves into full mount! Qualls won't be happy about that!
Qualls is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald breaks from Qualls's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qualls is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McDonald dominated that second round.
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!

Qualls attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noah Qualls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Qualls sprawls well. Qualls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Qualls does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Qualls wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qualls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Qualls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Qualls must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald pulls Qualls in close to prevent any damage.
Qualls distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Qualls landing with the ground and pound.

McDonald has his feet on Qualls's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Qualls misses with the combination.
Noah Qualls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald slips a straight right by Qualls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stuns Qualls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook. Qualls ducked under it nicely.
Qualls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Qualls persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Qualls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
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 misses the jab.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qualls looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Qualls moves away and avoids it.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qualls.
Qualls looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald tests Qualls's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qualls.
Qualls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Qualls moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Qualls throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Qualls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qualls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Qualls slips the punch.
Qualls looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Qualls's ribs.
Qualls misses with a straight left.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries to control but Qualls wriggling away.
Qualls is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald manages to capitalize on a mistake by Qualls to take his back!
Qualls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McDonald working for a choke but Qualls is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald wants to control but Qualls is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McDonald!
Our winner, Tommy McDonald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.