PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Daywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Stronger. Daywalker has chosen Blade OST - Blood Rave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McDonald
vs
Daywalker

180 cm
24
199 lbs
10 - 12 - 1

190 cm
23
211 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Glen McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Blade Daywalker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daywalker looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daywalker throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Daywalker looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.

McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daywalker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daywalker has escaped and now he's on top!
Daywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daywalker's guard.

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

McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Daywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Daywalker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daywalker manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Daywalker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daywalker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDonald!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.

Daywalker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Daywalker landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble!
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daywalker controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daywalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daywalker has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Daywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daywalker!
Daywalker tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Daywalker is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.

McDonald goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daywalker is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Daywalker has passed into half guard!

Daywalker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.

Daywalker is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daywalker to get the leverage.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daywalker trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.

Daywalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Daywalker eventually gives up the hold.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blade Daywalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Daywalker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.

McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daywalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.

Daywalker is looking for a kimura here.
Daywalker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daywalker pulls his head out easily.

Daywalker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McDonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daywalker wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daywalker tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.

Daywalker is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Daywalker gets back to full guard.
Daywalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Daywalker, not yet.

McDonald postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daywalker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDonald, into his guard.
Daywalker trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daywalker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

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

McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daywalker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Check out the look on Daywalker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Daywalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daywalker off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald tightening his grip on Daywalker, looking for the choke.
Daywalker turns into McDonald and is now in his guard.

McDonald has his foot on Daywalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daywalker works his way back into a safe position though.

McDonald is looking for a triangle but Daywalker pushes his legs off easily.
Blade Daywalker has got the better of the ground game so far.

McDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Daywalker to get to half guard.

Daywalker is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daywalker to get the leverage.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daywalker pulls his head out easily.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blade Daywalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Daywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Daywalker which made him look bad.
Daywalker throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Daywalker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

McDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daywalker to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Daywalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daywalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daywalker.
Daywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Daywalker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daywalker pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daywalker pulls his head out easily.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daywalker misses with an uppercut.

Daywalker shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daywalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daywalker defends well.

McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daywalker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Daywalker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McDonald down.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.

Daywalker is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daywalker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Daywalker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daywalker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Glen McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald regains half guard.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daywalker pulls his head out easily.
Daywalker trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Blade Daywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Daywalker to pass to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald misses with a takedown

so Daywalker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daywalker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Daywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daywalker 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Daywalker!