PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory MacDonald (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.

Diprivan
vs
MacDonald

175 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diprivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.

MacDonald gets caught flat footed, as Diprivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diprivan stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Diprivan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
Diprivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Martin Diprivan.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Diprivan coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses.
MacDonald tries to clinch up.
Diprivan has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diprivan.
MacDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diprivan.
MacDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diprivan is able to avoid easily.
MacDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diprivan is breathing heavily.
MacDonald slips a jab and a cross from Diprivan.
MacDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diprivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacDonald throws a body kick that misses.
MacDonald wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
MacDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diprivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diprivan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Diprivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diprivan was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
Diprivan circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from MacDonald lands but Diprivan takes it in his stride.
Diprivan misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacDonald!
MacDonald throws the kick towards the body but Diprivan avoids it.

Diprivan gets tackled into the cage by MacDonald. MacDonald maintains the clinch.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Diprivan won't allow it.
Diprivan is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling him.
Diprivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diprivan is trying to push MacDonald away but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diprivan smiles and moves away.
Diprivan fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald pushes Diprivan up against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald looking for a takedown.
Diprivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

MacDonald successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald keeping full guard, as Diprivan tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacDonald has his hands on Diprivan's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diprivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses.
Diprivan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Diprivan moves out of range.
MacDonald misses the shot to the body.

Diprivan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

MacDonald kicks off Diprivan and gets to his feet.
Diprivan dives in and grabs MacDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes down on Diprivan's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diprivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

MacDonald moves into range and clinches up with Diprivan.
MacDonald fails to pull guard.
MacDonald jumps guard but Diprivan stands there with MacDonald around his waist. MacDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Diprivan breaks from the clinch.
Diprivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diprivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin Diprivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diprivan's calf.
Rory MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald throws the kick towards the body but Diprivan avoids it.
MacDonald throws a push kick but Diprivan slaps the foot to one side.
MacDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diprivan blocks the body kick.
MacDonald wants to clinch.

MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Diprivan tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Diprivan is trying to push MacDonald away but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diprivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Diprivan won't allow it.
Martin Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacDonald.
MacDonald prevents Diprivan from breaking the clinch.

MacDonald decides to pull guard.

MacDonald pushes Diprivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Diprivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rory MacDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.

MacDonald has managed to clinch.

MacDonald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diprivan regains guard.
MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Diprivan is keeping the position.

MacDonald drops back looking for a leg! Diprivan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diprivan manages to kick MacDonald off! MacDonald jumps back into Diprivan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan wants to stand but MacDonald is controlling the position.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that MacDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diprivan keeping full guard, as MacDonald tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diprivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
MacDonald blocks a head kick by Diprivan.
Diprivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick from Diprivan lands but MacDonald takes it in his stride.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Diprivan is having none of it.
Diprivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacDonald counters with a nice body kick.
MacDonald feints a jab promting Diprivan to slip. MacDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diprivan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Diprivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that Diprivan avoids nicely.
MacDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diprivan delivers a nice body kick.
MacDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Diprivan circles away.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Diprivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

MacDonald pushes Diprivan up against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Diprivan won't allow it.

Diprivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rory MacDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan shoots in looking for a takedown but MacDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diprivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Diprivan moves out of range.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diprivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacDonald. MacDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Diprivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

MacDonald clinches up against the cage.
Diprivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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!
MacDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diprivan walks away with a smile on his face. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

MacDonald rushes Diprivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
MacDonald pulls Diprivan in close to prevent any damage.
MacDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rory MacDonald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
MacDonald lands a two punch combo.
Diprivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martin Diprivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Diprivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Diprivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacDonald scores with a nice strike.
MacDonald wants to clinch up but Diprivan keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Diprivan misses.
MacDonald digs a good hook to Diprivan's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and MacDonald moves out of range easily.

MacDonald clinches up against the cage.
Diprivan misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory MacDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

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