PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by schism. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wolf
vs
Mcdonald

177 cm
23
169 lbs
12 - 6 - 2

180 cm
21
170 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown 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 12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcdonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcdonald staying out of range there.

Mcdonald gets a double leg takedown into Wolf's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf seems keen to control Mcdonald's posture.
Wolf looking to control.
Mcdonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Wolf working for a triangle but Mcdonald defends it easily.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Mcdonald is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ian Mcdonald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcdonald looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Mcdonald throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf slips a straight right by Mcdonald.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolf.
Wolf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcdonald.
Mcdonald lands with a cross.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf defending well as Mcdonald loads up on a big left hand.
Mcdonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald has a takedown stuffed.
Mcdonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Wolf.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Mcdonald misses its intended target.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut.
Mcdonald throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Jero Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcdonald.
Mcdonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcdonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Wolf circles away easily
and Mcdonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf jabs at Mcdonald's body.
Wolf is looking to slow Mcdonald down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Mcdonald moves out of range easily.
Mcdonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcdonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jero Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.
Mcdonald thuds his right hand into Wolf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Mcdonald with that takedown attempt.
Mcdonald missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcdonald.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcdonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcdonald's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Jero Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcdonald.
Wolf jabs Mcdonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Mcdonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wolf!
Wolf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mcdonald looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf can't escape the position.
Wolf tries to lock up and control but Mcdonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mcdonald tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcdonald throwing strikes here but Wolf is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mcdonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolf looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf wants to control but Mcdonald is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound effectively.
Wolf is working to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to control the pace but Wolf is squirming around nicely.
Mcdonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wolf prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Wolf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy.
Mcdonald is controlling the pace.
Wolf wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ian Mcdonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Wolf lands with a slapping head kick.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf connects with the punch.

Wolf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcdonald wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.

Wolf is looking for a triangle but Mcdonald pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcdonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wolf is looking for a triangle but Mcdonald pushes his legs off easily.
Mcdonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcdonald thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcdonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcdonald preventing the sweep.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

Wolf is looking for a triangle here but Mcdonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mcdonald wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Mcdonald trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mcdonald has control of an arm but Wolf manages to advance to Mcdonald's back!
Wolf missing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands shots from the back.
Mcdonald looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wolf.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcdonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wolf's guard. Nice work there by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Mcdonald.
I think Mcdonald 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ian Mcdonald!