PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's entrance music is Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch - No Remorse . A fine choice. 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.

McDonald
vs
Desperado

180 cm
37
198 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

190 cm
37
192 lbs
17 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.

McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Desperado thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Desperado wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDonald trying to control but Desperado is working from the bottom.
Desperado throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Desperado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald won't allow Desperado to get back to his feet.

Desperado 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 works over Desperado with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald trying to control but Desperado is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado striking off his back but it's not causing McDonald any problems.

Desperado throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDonald uses it to pass to side control.
McDonald working away.
Desperado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
McDonald tries to roll but Desperado sticks to his back.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Desperado lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns McDonald.
Desperado has McDonald flattened out and is raining down punches.

McDonald is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Desperado struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desperado looking for the choke but no joy.
Desperado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald covering up well and avoiding damage.
McDonald is trying to break free.

McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Desperado's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position but Desperado manages to sink in the hooks.

Desperado has got his arm under McDonald's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! McDonald has spun round into Desperado's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desperado is on top in guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Desperado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desperado throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald wants to stand up but Desperado is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desperado.
Desperado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Desperado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Desperado stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Desperado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desperado backs up against the cage.

It looks like Tito Desperado has been cut.

McDonald has Desperado up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desperado goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Desperado's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Desperado misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tito Desperado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tito Desperado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Desperado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Desperado moves into the clinch.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Desperado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Desperado blocks it.
Desperado prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Desperado is controlling the position.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Desperado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Desperado backwards.
McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McDonald.
Desperado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperado tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desperado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desperado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Desperado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nate McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Desperado.
Desperado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desperado is breathing heavily.
McDonald stalls.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Desperado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Desperado missing with knees to the body.
McDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
A short right from McDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Desperado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
McDonald is trying to push Desperado away but Desperado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Desperado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Desperado wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.

Desperado closes the distance and clinches.

McDonald wants the takedown. Desperado is fighting it off but McDonald persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Desperado's guard against the cage.

Desperado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald is pushing down on Desperado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Desperado is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is nestled in close to Desperado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Desperado won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Desperado tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Desperado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desperado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Desperado's head.

McDonald decides to return to a standing position.
McDonald lands the left hand.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
Nate McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
Desperado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Desperado.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald lands with a hook. Desperado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

McDonald rushes Desperado and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald just leaning against Desperado, taking a breather.
McDonald pushes Desperado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Desperado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Desperado's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tito Desperado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald feints a jab promting Desperado to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Desperado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald feints a jab promting Desperado to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Desperado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Desperado is rocked!

That has opened up Tito Desperado's cut even more.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Desperado is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
Nate McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desperado seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desperado has a takedown stuffed.
Nate McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desperado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nate McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Desperado.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Desperado slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Desperado.
Desperado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Desperado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desperado.
Desperado keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Desperado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desperado lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperado's elbow.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
Desperado blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Desperado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Desperado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desperado avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Desperado is trying desperately to land a takedown but McDonald is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Desperado.
Desperado dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Desperado's head and hops out.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Desperado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Desperado with that takedown attempt.
Desperado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Desperado backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.

Desperado is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald can't fight it off and eventually Desperado manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to stand up but Desperado is controlling him.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Desperado is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desperado looking for a sweep. Not yet Desperado, not yet.
Desperado keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate McDonald!
Nate McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.