PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chung Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chung Donaldson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Donaldson
vs
Luiz

225 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chung Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz checks a low kick from Donaldson.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donaldson dodges the punch combination from Luiz.
Donaldson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Luiz misses

and Donaldson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Donaldson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet.
Donaldson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donaldson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luiz trying to control here.
Luiz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donaldson is taking a breather. Luiz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luiz for as long as he can get away with.

Luiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donaldson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donaldson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donaldson working over Luiz with some ground and pound. Luiz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donaldson connects with a nice short shot to Luiz's temple.
Donaldson trying to control the pace.
Donaldson is thwarting Luiz's attempts to control the position.
Donaldson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donaldson 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.
Donaldson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donaldson controls the pace.
Donaldson postures up and lands a big shot to Luiz's brow.
Donaldson stays in close to Luiz's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luiz is keeping the position for now.
Donaldson controlling from the top position.
Luiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donaldson.
Donaldson postures up and lands a big shot to Luiz's brow.
Donaldson chips away with some ground and pound.
Luiz wants to stand up but Donaldson is controlling him.
Donaldson won't allow Luiz to sweep him here.
Donaldson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donaldson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Luiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donaldson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donaldson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Luiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donaldson is one step ahead there.
Luiz wants to stand up but Donaldson is controlling him.
Donaldson sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thiago Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz takes a swing at Donaldson's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Donaldson gets a double leg takedown into Luiz's guard.

Luiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donaldson defends it easily.
Donaldson is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chung Donaldson dominated that round.
That's time! Donaldson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Luiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donaldson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luiz can do to turn this around?

Donaldson rushes Luiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Donaldson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Donaldson shoots in and gets a takedown into Luiz's guard.
Donaldson prevents Luiz from getting back to his feet.
Donaldson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chung Donaldson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donaldson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz is trying to control the position but Donaldson postures up.
Donaldson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donaldson passes Luiz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donaldson is taking a breather. Luiz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Donaldson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Donaldson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Luiz taking some punishment here, with Donaldson in his half guard.
Luiz wants to control but Donaldson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donaldson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet.
Donaldson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luiz tries to roll over but Donaldson keeps him under control.
Donaldson content to control rather than advance.

Donaldson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Luiz defend it? Donaldson steps over the head and cranks it - Luiz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donaldson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chung Donaldson!