PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

MacDonald
vs
Nuts

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts avoids the head kick by MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.

MacDonald has Nuts up against the cage in a clinch.

Nuts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MacDonald trying to control here.
MacDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nuts.
MacDonald wants to control but Nuts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacDonald gets full guard.
MacDonald controlling the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald keeping full guard, as Nuts tries to pass.
Nuts with a nice head shot there.

MacDonald pushes Nuts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A punch combination from MacDonald misses.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rory MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nuts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Nuts is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nuts.
MacDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacDonald with a jab.
MacDonald motions for Nuts to come forward. MacDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacDonald but MacDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deez Nuts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacDonald counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacDonald is looking to clinch.
MacDonald throws a right hand that Nuts ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuts also avoids with ease.
MacDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacDonald as he avoids it easily.
MacDonald tries to land a front kick but Nuts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald tries to clinch there but Nuts circles away.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Nuts moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacDonald.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nuts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from MacDonald.
MacDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.

MacDonald gets tackled into the cage by Nuts. Nuts maintains the clinch.

Nuts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nuts wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacDonald keeps working.
MacDonald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald keeping control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuts is trying to control the action in half guard but MacDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

MacDonald gets caught flat footed, as Nuts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nuts!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deez Nuts has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nuts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MacDonald.
MacDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nuts is trying to escape the mount but MacDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Nuts's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
MacDonald has the hooks in. Nuts is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

MacDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Nuts is defending it well.

MacDonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nuts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nuts just trying to survive but MacDonald is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nuts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald tightening his grip on Nuts, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuts trying to control the hands but MacDonald breaks the grip.
Nuts tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacDonald looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacDonald's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is not going to allow Nuts to sit and survive in this position.
Nuts is breathing heavily.

Nuts is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacDonald wants to control the position but Nuts frees himself and scrambles - MacDonald manages to regain control in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuts keeps working.
Nuts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nuts is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuts wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald tries to pass to full mount but Nuts defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory MacDonald dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

MacDonald tries to clinch but Nuts moves out of range.
Nuts misses with a series of wild punches.
MacDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Nuts. Nuts gets slowly back to his feet.
MacDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for MacDonald.
Nuts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deez Nuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Nuts or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDonald which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacDonald tries to clinch up but Nuts circles away and keeps his distance.
MacDonald is looking to clinch.

MacDonald clinches.

MacDonald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Nuts has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nuts is trying to control but MacDonald manages to pass to mount!
Nuts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacDonald looking to control but Nuts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuts tries to lock up and control but MacDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nuts is working to get back to half guard.
MacDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking to control but Nuts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rory MacDonald.

MacDonald rushes Nuts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuts prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nuts smiles and moves away.
Deez Nuts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuts throws a head kick that misses
and MacDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nuts's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory MacDonald!