PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Weyring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Macdonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Macdonald
vs
Weyring

180 cm
24
175 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

193 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Weyring!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald throws a head kick that Weyring semi-blocks.
Andrew Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Weyring takes the fight into the clinch.
Weyring unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macdonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weyring managing to block the knees to the body from Macdonald.
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
Weyring is working for takedown but Macdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macdonald lands an elbow inside.
Weyring blocks an elbow strike from Macdonald.
Macdonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weyring letting Macdonald take a breather here.
Macdonald lands a nice knee to the body.

Macdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.

Weyring closes the distance and clinches.
Macdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald trying to land knees to the body.
Weyring is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macdonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weyring managing to block the knees to the body from Macdonald.
Weyring fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrew Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Weyring.

Weyring jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macdonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macdonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weyring's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald wants to pass the guard but Weyring is keeping the position.
Macdonald 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.
Macdonald is looking to stand up but Weyring won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Weyring is retaining full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Macdonald wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Macdonald throws a wild body kick that Weyring sees coming a mile off.
Macdonald tries to clinch up

and Weyring counters with a shoot takedown. Macdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Macdonald wants to sweep here but Weyring controlling him for the moment.
Weyring looking to pass the guard.

Macdonald scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weyring avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
Weyring shoots in looking for a takedown but Macdonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weyring's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macdonald throws a leg kick but Weyring checks it.
Crunch! Macdonald slams his shin into Weyring's torso.
Weyring avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.
Weyring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macdonald wants to clinch

and Weyring holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Weyring decides to pull guard.
Macdonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weyring's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Weyring trying to control the position.
Macdonald content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Markus Weyring will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Macdonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Macdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Weyring moves out of range easily.
Macdonald misses with a low kick.
Macdonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Macdonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Macdonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weyring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horrible takedown by Weyring or perhaps it was just good defense by Macdonald which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weyring fails to land the takedown.
Macdonald is looking to clinch but Weyring is avoiding it.
Macdonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weyring circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weyring moves out of range of the body kick.
Macdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weyring.
Andrew Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Weyring.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macdonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Macdonald tries to clinch

and Weyring counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Macdonald trying to stall but Weyring improves his position.
Weyring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weyring tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Macdonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weyring tries to land knees in the clinch but Macdonald avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Weyring is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macdonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weyring pressing his opponent against the cage.
Weyring blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Weyring is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Macdonald can't fight it off and eventually Weyring manages to take the fight to the floor. Macdonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Macdonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Weyring shoots in for a double leg but Macdonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macdonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weyring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weyring fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macdonald avoids it really well and circles away.
Weyring circles away from the clinch attempt

and Weyring counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Macdonald!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weyring can't control as he wanted to and Macdonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Macdonald wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weyring is trying to control. Macdonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weyring is just content to waste time from the top position. Macdonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Weyring controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macdonald wants to stand and escape but Weyring is having none of it.
Macdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weyring throwing strikes from guard but Macdonald blocks nicely.
Macdonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weyring lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weyring trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Macdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Weyring is proving a slippery customer.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Weyring from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macdonald is on top in guard.
Macdonald wanted to stand there but Weyring had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Weyring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Weyring looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weyring tries to free his leg and advance position but Macdonald is retaining full guard.
Macdonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weyring keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macdonald's head.
Weyring stopping the sweep attempt from Macdonald.
Macdonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weyring trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Macdonald pushes Weyring off and gets back to his feet.
Weyring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macdonald as he avoids it easily.
Macdonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macdonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Macdonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Macdonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
Weyring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macdonald.
Macdonald throws a leg kick

and Weyring counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andrew Macdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weyring stops Macdonald from getting back to his feet.
Weyring trying to control the action but Macdonald is working from the bottom.

Weyring is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weyring not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Weyring is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macdonald manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Macdonald controlling the position.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

Macdonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weyring defends well.
Weyring tries to free his leg and advance position but Macdonald is retaining full guard.
Weyring trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Weyring throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markus Weyring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weyring loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weyring wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
Macdonald wants to stand and escape but Weyring is having none of it.
Weyring stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macdonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weyring 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Markus Weyring hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Macdonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Weyring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weyring 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Weyring!