PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minowa Werdum (ranked 2704 p4p, 3947 weight class) and Dave McDonald (ranked 354 p4p, 486 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Werdum
vs
McDonald

185 cm
26
195
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
188
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

The Stuff
Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minowa Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Werdum moves out of range easily.

Werdum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Werdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Werdum postures up.

McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Werdum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Werdum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

McDonald has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Werdum defends it easily.
Werdum wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Werdum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McDonald working for a triangle but Werdum defends it easily.
Werdum tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pulls Werdum in to control the position.

McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.

McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Werdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Werdum from standing up.

McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum passes into half guard.
McDonald gets full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.

McDonald is looking for a triangle but Werdum pushes his legs off easily.

McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Werdum is aware though and is defending well.

McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Werdum defends well.
Werdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.

McDonald has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Werdum has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.

Werdum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Werdum clinches.
Werdum lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.

Werdum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Werdum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Werdum trying to control but McDonald postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Werdum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.

McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Werdum is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Werdum is working away.

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.

McDonald is looking for a kimura here.

McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.

Werdum is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.

McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum landing small, sideways elbows.
Werdum is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werdum wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Werdum is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
McDonald prevents Werdum from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald prevents Werdum from improving his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Werdum takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a head kick. Werdum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonald throws a head kick that Werdum semi-blocks.
McDonald misses with a leg kick

and Werdum counters with a takedown into side control.

Werdum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald wants to control but Werdum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Werdum appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Werdum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Werdum.
Werdum checks a low kick from McDonald.
Werdum tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Werdum shoots in.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Werdum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald throws a leg kick

and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
McDonald is trying to control Werdum's posture but Werdum avoids it.
Werdum tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Werdum is tapping! Great win for McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave McDonald!