PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac McDonald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fletcher Coleman's chin.

Coleman
vs
McDonald

219 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

157 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fletcher Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
McDonald is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fletcher Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac McDonald .
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from McDonald .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Coleman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coleman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coleman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coleman.

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 wants a takedown.
Coleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coleman gets a trip takedown into half guard.

McDonald manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Coleman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDonald should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coleman is looking for a takedown.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Coleman.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Coleman avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fletcher Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice shot lands for McDonald .
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coleman.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald . McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Fletcher Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac McDonald .
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
Coleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coleman throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
Fletcher Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Coleman gets a clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coleman to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Coleman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
McDonald is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Coleman controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman with shots to the head and body - McDonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fletcher Coleman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Coleman delivers a nice body kick.
McDonald goes for a double leg but Coleman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coleman continues to drive forward.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt

and Coleman counters by clinching up.
McDonald has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fletcher Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac McDonald .
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
Coleman wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Coleman improves position.
McDonald works on Coleman's body with a couple of short punches.

McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Coleman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.

McDonald feints and as Coleman raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.

Coleman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Coleman stands up from McDonald 's guard - Coleman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Coleman.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fletcher Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Isaac McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
Coleman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.

Coleman pulls guard.
Coleman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Coleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is controlling Coleman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Coleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McDonald manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fletcher Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fletcher Coleman!