PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bronson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to So long and thanks for all the fish. MacDowell has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bronson
vs
MacDowell

159 cm
34
163 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

171 cm
28
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Atlas MacDowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDowell throws the kick towards the body but Bronson avoids it.

MacDowell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronson to the mat! Bronson manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing MacDowell from controlling successfully.
MacDowell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacDowell pushing down on Bronson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bronson pushes MacDowell off looking to stand but MacDowell dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDowell slips a nice elbow through Bronson's hands, connecting with Bronson's forehead.
Bronson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacDowell tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacDowell trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Bronson is trying to stand.
MacDowell tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.
MacDowell is trying to control. Bronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

MacDowell is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacDowell to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to control but MacDowell is keeping busy.
Bronson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacDowell.
MacDowell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacDowell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronson is retaining full guard.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing MacDowell from controlling successfully.
Bronson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacDowell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bronson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
MacDowell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell is trying to keep Bronson in close.
MacDowell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronson is one step ahead there.

That's four 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.
MacDowell looking to control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Atlas MacDowell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
MacDowell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacDowell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from MacDowell.
MacDowell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson catches MacDowell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacDowell, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson blocks a head kick by MacDowell.
Bronson works MacDowell's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas MacDowell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bronson throws a hook to the side of MacDowell's head but MacDowell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacDowell counters with a nice body kick.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacDowell momentarily.
MacDowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
MacDowell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacDowell blocks a jab.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for MacDowell on that attempt.
A big left from Bronson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacDowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verdmont Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacDowell.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
MacDowell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson 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.
MacDowell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson avoids the head kick by MacDowell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
MacDowell has a takedown stuffed.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atlas MacDowell.
MacDowell slips under a jab.
MacDowell misses with a double jab.
Bronson misses with a hook
and MacDowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson moves away from the strike by MacDowell.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDowell manages to avoid it.
MacDowell defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
MacDowell is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
MacDowell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
MacDowell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacDowell throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
MacDowell is looking to score with low kicks.
Verdmont Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDowell tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacDowell lands with a kick to the temple. Bronson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacDowell thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from MacDowell misses.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
A solid body kick from MacDowell.
Nice uppercut there from Bronson.
MacDowell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from MacDowell.
Bronson blocks a head kick by MacDowell.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacDowell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacDowell misses with a low kick.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDowell manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDowell shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDowell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson connects with a right hand. MacDowell shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atlas MacDowell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

MacDowell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
MacDowell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but MacDowell slips the punch.
Bronson scores with a one two! MacDowell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDowell fails to land the takedown.
MacDowell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronson back to the cage. MacDowell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
MacDowell thumps Bronson with a low kick.
MacDowell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacDowell!
MacDowell throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
MacDowell tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
MacDowell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Verdmont Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDowell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atlas MacDowell.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Bronson misses.
MacDowell throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell connects with a solid leg kick.
MacDowell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bronson's waist but Bronson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDowell off to one side.
MacDowell looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and MacDowell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

MacDowell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bronson is trying to defend but MacDowell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacDowell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacDowell is looking to advance position but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDowell.
Atlas MacDowell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacDowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that MacDowell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

MacDowell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bronson defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas MacDowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacDowell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas MacDowell!
After winning the bout, Atlas MacDowell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.