PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 4619 p4p, 212 weight class) and Trevor McDonald (ranked 5810 p4p, 274 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boaz
vs
McDonald

164 cm
20
136 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Boaz circles away.
Boaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Boaz sees coming a mile off.
Boaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Boaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonald throws a hook but Boaz avoids it easily.
Boaz is looking to counter punch.
Boaz throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald throws a combination that misses

and Boaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boaz.

McDonald pushes Boaz off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boaz throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boaz closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Boaz pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Boaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald misses the body punch

so Boaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz passes into half guard.
Boaz stalling.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.

Boaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaz.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Boaz sits in half guard.

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.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaz.

Boaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Boaz is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trevor McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Boaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boaz doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boaz takes one on the button.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonald moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Boaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
Trevor McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McDonald gets caught napping as Boaz dives in and scores a takedown. McDonald manages to retain guard.
Boaz won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.

Boaz drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Boaz off! Boaz jumps back into McDonald's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boaz is now in half guard.

Boaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Boaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Boaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boaz is working away from the top position though.
McDonald is not content to let Boaz control the position.
Boaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Boaz 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. Boaz eventually gives up the hold.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Boaz thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boaz content to control rather than advance.
Boaz wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Boaz misses
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boaz looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Boaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaz tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
Boaz throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
Boaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Boaz attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
Boaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boaz throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boaz.
Boaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaz scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Boaz moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
McDonald scores with a hook.

Boaz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Boaz throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Oh Boaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boaz throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boaz seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Boaz avoids it well.
Boaz throws a quick counter head kick but McDonald was just out of range.
McDonald jabs Boaz right on the nose. Boaz blinks but takes it well.
McDonald lands a head shot.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boaz takes one on the button.
Trevor McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 scores with a nice strike.
McDonald lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Boaz can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McDonald and Boaz drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McDonald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McDonald!