PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's entrance music is I Stand Alone. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McDonald
vs
Paul Whoddanikabollokoff

182 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

SCP Fight Gear

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Whoddanikabollokoff. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Whoddanikabollokoff leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

McDonald clinches.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whoddanikabollokoff's efforts to push away.
Whoddanikabollokoff can't break the clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by McDonald.

It looks like Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has been cut.

Whoddanikabollokoff manages to break the clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.

McDonald moves into the clinch.
Whoddanikabollokoff has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.

McDonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whoddanikabollokoff's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control the action but Whoddanikabollokoff is working from the bottom.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald prevents Whoddanikabollokoff from standing back up.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Whoddanikabollokoff is defending well.
McDonald trying to control the action but Whoddanikabollokoff is working from the bottom.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Whoddanikabollokoff's head.

Whoddanikabollokoff kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Whoddanikabollokoff from controlling successfully.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Whoddanikabollokoff!

McDonald working for a submission but Whoddanikabollokoff is keeping him at bay.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald throws some wild stikes that Whoddanikabollokoff manages to avoid easily.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
Whoddanikabollokoff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whoddanikabollokoff can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to buck McDonald off but he can't manage it.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whoddanikabollokoff hang on?
McDonald lands a big elbow.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whoddanikabollokoff can do anything to dispel that myth.

McDonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

McDonald wants to finish this one by submission but Whoddanikabollokoff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to stand.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDonald looking to ground and pound but Whoddanikabollokoff is blocking nicely.
Whoddanikabollokoff really wants to buck McDonald off and get back to his feet.
McDonald breaks from Whoddanikabollokoff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whoddanikabollokoff can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDonald cracks Whoddanikabollokoff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Whoddanikabollokoff is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Whoddanikabollokoff is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whoddanikabollokoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whoddanikabollokoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald walks into a left hand.

McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whoddanikabollokoff's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Whoddanikabollokoff from standing back up.
McDonald throwing shots but Whoddanikabollokoff is blocking nicely.

Whoddanikabollokoff makes his way to full guard, as McDonald worked for a kimura.
McDonald prevents Whoddanikabollokoff from getting back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Whoddanikabollokoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a right hook to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff fails with a takedown attempt.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.

McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whoddanikabollokoff is aware though and is defending well.
Whoddanikabollokoff postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets to his feet. McDonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whoddanikabollokoff avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald tries to clinch but Whoddanikabollokoff is having none of it.

Whoddanikabollokoff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Whoddanikabollokoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

McDonald has his foot on Whoddanikabollokoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whoddanikabollokoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whoddanikabollokoff chips away with some ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff advances position into side control!
McDonald tries to bench press Whoddanikabollokoff off him but Whoddanikabollokoff keeps the position.

Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Whoddanikabollokoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Whoddanikabollokoff prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dave McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whoddanikabollokoff pulls his head out easily.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Whoddanikabollokoff is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whoddanikabollokoff stalling.
McDonald tries to roll over but Whoddanikabollokoff keeps him under control.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald trying to control but Whoddanikabollokoff postures up.
Whoddanikabollokoff working the head and body with strikes.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Whoddanikabollokoff is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoddanikabollokoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
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!

McDonald shoots in and drives through. Whoddanikabollokoff sprawls well.
McDonald throws a head kick but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Whoddanikabollokoff pushes him off.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Whoddanikabollokoff sprawls well.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whoddanikabollokoff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Whoddanikabollokoff is proving a slippery customer.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whoddanikabollokoff defends it easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.

McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whoddanikabollokoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to stand up but McDonald won't let him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whoddanikabollokoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whoddanikabollokoff pinned against the cage. Whoddanikabollokoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Whoddanikabollokoff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Whoddanikabollokoff getting side control.
McDonald trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff passes to side control.
Whoddanikabollokoff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Whoddanikabollokoff stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Whoddanikabollokoff jabs at McDonald's body.
A right-left combo lands from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a hook.
Whoddanikabollokoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.

McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Whoddanikabollokoff has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDonald.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Whoddanikabollokoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Whoddanikabollokoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald digs a good hook to Whoddanikabollokoff's body.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whoddanikabollokoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Whoddanikabollokoff has his takedown stuffed

and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.

McDonald manages to pull guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Whoddanikabollokoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Whoddanikabollokoff defends easily.
McDonald controls Whoddanikabollokoff momentarily but Whoddanikabollokoff frees himself.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff.
I think Whoddanikabollokoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!