PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brodie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard McGinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinn has chosen March of Cambreadth as his entrance music. The key to victory for Brodie McDonald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McDonald
vs
McGinn

186 cm
24
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brodie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard McGinn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from McGinn misses.
McGinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGinn back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

McGinn has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.

McGinn has clasped his hands together around McDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

McGinn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but McGinn keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald prevents McGinn from improving position.

McGinn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
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 is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGinn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald is holding McGinn down, trying to stall.
McGinn controls the position.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McGinn moves into full mount!

McGinn has control of McDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.

McGinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling McGinn's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinn tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McGinn wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but McGinn maintains control.
McGinn lands a big elbow.
McGinn wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling McGinn's body position as best he can.
McGinn is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but McGinn isn't that keen on the idea.

McGinn is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.

McGinn has control of McDonald's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDonald regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGinn lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.

McGinn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald wants to control from the top but McGinn keeps moving.
McGinn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinn has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinn is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McGinn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
McGinn misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGinn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald wants to clinch up but McGinn keeps it at a distance.
McGinn shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

McGinn clinches with his opponent.
McGinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by McGinn.
McGinn is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGinn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGinn.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGinn is keeping busy.
McGinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald manages to break the clinch.

McGinn clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
McGinn looking for a takedown.

McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McGinn shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

McGinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGinn avoids it.

McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
McGinn tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinn is breathing heavily.
McGinn with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a head kick.
McGinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McGinn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brodie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McDonald tries to sprawl but McGinn drives through with a takedown into half guard.

McGinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGinn prevents McDonald from improving his position.

McGinn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGinn trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald trying to control but McGinn postures up.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald won't allow McGinn to pass to mount.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but McGinn has control of the leg.
McGinn is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Bernard McGinn has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGinn prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McGinn tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McGinn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McDonald to stand up.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for McGinn on that attempt.
McGinn dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McGinn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGinn throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinn in his tracks.
McDonald goes for a double leg but McGinn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGinn continues to drive forward.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brodie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard McGinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGinn's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGinn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
McGinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.

McGinn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGinn manages to end up in side control.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but McGinn is dominant here and he's now got McDonald's back!
McDonald covers up after that shot from McGinn.

McDonald preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGinn.
McGinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald breaks McGinn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.

McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between McGinn's legs - danger averted.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. McGinn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by McGinn!

McDonald keeping moving, preventing McGinn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinn looking to pass the guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGinn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGinn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.

McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by McGinn.
McDonald is trying to stand.
McDonald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control here.
McGinn trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald tries to roll over but McGinn keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinn is still trying to improve position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but McGinn is proving a slippery customer.

McGinn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

McDonald kicks McGinn off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brodie McDonald.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie McDonald!