PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Mcknight (ranked 6396 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald McCalister (ranked 4855 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mcknight
vs
McCalister

183 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Mcknight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald McCalister!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCalister misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcknight attempts a counter takedown but McCalister avoids it well and moves away.
McCalister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcknight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcknight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCalister misses with a double jab.
McCalister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donald McCalister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCalister tries to bum rush Mcknight with a series of wild strikes but Mcknight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

McCalister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcknight, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcknight jumps guard but McCalister stands there with Mcknight around his waist. Mcknight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCalister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mcknight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCalister with an attempt at a knee that misses.

McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCalister feints a jab promting Mcknight to slip. McCalister then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcknight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCalister swinging wildly here.
Mcknight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCalister closes the distance and pushes Mcknight back into the cage.
Mcknight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCalister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcknight.
McCalister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcknight's face.
McCalister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcknight blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcknight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCalister throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some wild striking there from McCalister.
Mcknight feinted with a counter takedown.

McCalister gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCalister prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on McCalister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCalister looking to throw knees to the head but Mcknight is blocking nicely.

Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McCalister gets a clinch.
McCalister tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCalister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

McCalister closes the distance and clinches.
McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCalister looks winded!
McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCalister is trying to drag Mcknight to the mat but Mcknight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcknight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCalister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCalister clinches.
Mcknight goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCalister prevents it.

McCalister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donald McCalister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCalister throws a combination. Mcknight tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mcknight gets control of McCalister's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcknight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcknight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcknight, not yet.
Mcknight is trying to control the position but McCalister postures up.
McCalister wants to stand but Mcknight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

McCalister stands and steps away. Mcknight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcknight has a takedown stuffed.
McCalister throws a series of strikes that have Mcknight backpedaling.
Mcknight dodges the punch combination from McCalister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald McCalister dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCalister gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCalister landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCalister obliges.

McCalister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCalister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vaughn Mcknight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCalister closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, McCalister scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCalister lands a nice knee to the body.
McCalister working hard to break the clinch.
Donald McCalister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCalister looking to throw knees to the head but Mcknight is blocking nicely.
Mcknight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCalister.
A combination from McCalister does no damage.
Mcknight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCalister is breathing heavily.

McCalister darts in and clinches Mcknight up against the cage.
McCalister misses with a knee to the head.
McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcknight wants a takedown.
Mcknight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCalister working hard to break the clinch.
McCalister looking to throw knees to the head but Mcknight is blocking nicely.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but McCalister won't allow it.
McCalister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCalister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mcknight's face.
McCalister working hard to break the clinch.
McCalister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage.
Mcknight tries to score a body lock takedown but McCalister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCalister tries to pull guard but Mcknight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCalister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage.
Mcknight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCalister wants to break free but Mcknight has control.
Mcknight drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCalister pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCalister misses with a looping left.
McCalister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcknight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McCalister. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCalister tries to avoid it but Mcknight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCalister to the ground. McCalister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCalister throws a nice looking combination but Mcknight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCalister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCalister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCalister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcknight counters with a series of strikes. McCalister will be more careful next time no doubt.

Mcknight darts in and clinches McCalister up against the cage.
McCalister stops a takedown attempt from Mcknight.
McCalister wants to stall.

Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCalister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcknight drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCalister sprawls and moves away.
McCalister throws a head kick but Mcknight moves out of range.
Donald McCalister seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCalister misses with the combination.
Mcknight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

McCalister has closed the distance and engaged Mcknight in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McCalister breaks from the clinch.
McCalister throws a nice looking combination but Mcknight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCalister misses with a series of wild punches.
McCalister tries to bum rush Mcknight with a series of wild strikes but Mcknight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

McCalister moves into the clinch.
Mcknight is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald McCalister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McCalister clinches up with Mcknight and pushes him back against the cage.
McCalister gets through Mcknight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

McCalister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Mcknight moves out of range easily.
Mcknight defending well as McCalister loads up on a big left hand.
Mcknight attempts a counter takedown but McCalister avoids it well and moves away.

McCalister moves into the clinch.

Mcknight pulls guard successfully.
McCalister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcknight seems keen to control McCalister's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCalister controlling from the top position.

Mcknight uses the cage to get back to his feet.

McCalister moves into the clinch.
Mcknight wants a takedown but no success here.
McCalister is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcknight has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCalister tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCalister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCalister prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCalister tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but McCalister holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcknight drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCalister.
Mcknight jumps guard but McCalister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from McCalister.
McCalister wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcknight won't allow it.
McCalister missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCalister misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcknight.
McCalister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcknight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCalister misses with a knee to the head.

McCalister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCalister misses with a series of wild punches.

McCalister has Mcknight up against the cage in a clinch.
McCalister is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Mcknight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCalister sprawls well. McCalister wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcknight gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCalister moves into range and clinches up with Mcknight.

McCalister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCalister misses with a double jab.
McCalister moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

McCalister moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCalister working hard to break the clinch.
McCalister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vaughn Mcknight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald McCalister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcknight gets control of McCalister's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcknight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald McCalister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCalister winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McCalister!