PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Tattermol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pat Mc Donald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mc Donald
vs
Tattermol

180 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Mc Donald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Tattermol!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tattermol drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mc Donald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tattermol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tattermol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mc Donald trying to control the position.
Mc Donald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Mc Donald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tattermol has worked his arm free - good work by Tattermol!
Tattermol can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Donald wants to take a breather but Tattermol manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mc Donald.
Tattermol wants to sweep but no luck.
Mc Donald wants to control from the top but Tattermol keeps moving.
Tattermol keeping full guard, as Mc Donald tries to pass.
Tattermol has a closed guard, preventing Mc Donald from standing up.
Mc Donald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tattermol looking for a sweep. Not yet Tattermol, not yet.
Mc Donald looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattermol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tattermol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tattermol misses with a wild body shot.

Tattermol has Mc Donald up against the cage in a clinch.

Tattermol gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mc Donald regains guard.
Mc Donald keeping moving, preventing Tattermol from controlling successfully.

Mc Donald working for a triangle but Tattermol defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tattermol wants to pass the guard but Mc Donald is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mc Donald is on top in guard.
Mc Donald wants to stand and escape but instead Tattermol has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tattermol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mc Donald keeping moving, preventing Tattermol from controlling successfully.

Mc Donald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tattermol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mc Donald keeping moving, preventing Tattermol from controlling successfully.

Mc Donald looking for subs off his back but Tattermol has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald tries to get to full guard but Tattermol has control of the leg.
Tattermol controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mc Donald taking some punishment here, with Tattermol in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Tattermol will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mc Donald lands with a nice combination. Tattermol backs away looking to recover.
Mc Donald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tattermol.

Tattermol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mc Donald is trying to defend but Tattermol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mc Donald is looking to improve his position.
Mc Donald trying to control from the bottom.
Tattermol content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mc Donald trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tattermol manages to pass to mount!
Mc Donald is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattermol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mc Donald is working to get back to half guard.
Mc Donald is working hard here to advance position.
Tattermol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mc Donald is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald wants to hold on but Tattermol pushes him away.

Tattermol is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mc Donald is surviving well by controlling Tattermol's body position as best he can.
Mc Donald is looking to get to half guard.
Mc Donald regains half guard.

Mc Donald actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattermol is thwarting Mc Donald's attempts to control the position.
Mc Donald gets back to full guard.
Tattermol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mc Donald is keeping the position for now.
Pat Mc Donald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tattermol is breathing heavily.
Tattermol stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Donald.
Mc Donald is trying to keep Tattermol in close.
Tattermol stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Donald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mc Donald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tattermol defends it easily.
Tattermol throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mc Donald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tattermol uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Mc Donald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mc Donald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tattermol off and has taken his back!

Mc Donald is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Mc Donald dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tattermol closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tattermol lands in his opponent's guard.

Tattermol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Donald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tattermol has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Donald's legs - danger averted.
Mc Donald keeping full guard, as Tattermol tries to pass.

Mc Donald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tattermol defends it easily.
Tattermol trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Donald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mc Donald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tattermol defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattermol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mc Donald is trying to control the position but Tattermol postures up.
Tattermol wants to control from the top but Mc Donald keeps moving.
Mc Donald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mc Donald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mc Donald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mc Donald wants to stand up but Tattermol has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald is just content to waste time from the top position. Tattermol takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mc Donald wants to stand but Tattermol is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mc Donald trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mc Donald looking to pass the guard.
Tattermol is trying to keep Mc Donald in close.
Mc Donald trying to control but Tattermol is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald being controlled here momentarily.
Tattermol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pat Mc Donald wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mc Donald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Mc Donald lands.
Decent striking displayed by Mc Donald there.

Tattermol drives through with a takedown into Mc Donald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mc Donald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mc Donald, not yet.
Mc Donald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tattermol stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Donald.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mc Donald trying to keep a closed guard but Tattermol is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mc Donald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tattermol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tattermol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mc Donald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mc Donald looking for a guillotine here but Tattermol defends easily.
Tattermol wanted to stand there but Mc Donald had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Mc Donald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mc Donald 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Mc Donald!