PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 5260 p4p, 6444 weight class) and Gab Bloodsport (ranked 565 p4p, 601 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McDonald
vs
Bloodsport

178 cm
18
188
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
190
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Heavy handed

The Stuff
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gab Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodsport circles away.

Bloodsport shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bloodsport pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Bloodsport is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bloodsport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloodsport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald pulls Bloodsport in close to prevent any damage.

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

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dave McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodsport keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bloodsport is able to avoid easily.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Bloodsport pushes him off.

Bloodsport bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport postures up.
Bloodsport trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bloodsport wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Bloodsport wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.

Bloodsport looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald tries to buck Bloodsport off but Bloodsport is having none of it.
McDonald is trying to control Bloodsport's posture but Bloodsport avoids it.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bloodsport on the ground.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bloodsport looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Bloodsport wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bloodsport is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Bloodsport is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bloodsport looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bloodsport has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Bloodsport misses with a head shot.
McDonald wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport is having none of it.

Bloodsport is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling Bloodsport's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gab Bloodsport dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bloodsport shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald has Bloodsport pulled in close to control his posture.
Bloodsport passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Bloodsport.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Gab Bloodsport has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bloodsport is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald tries to buck Bloodsport off but Bloodsport is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his arm.
Bloodsport in the domination position with McDonald hanging on.

Bloodsport is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bloodsport working away.

Bloodsport is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bloodsport throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald is positioning himself well to prevent Bloodsport advancing to mount.
Bloodsport is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDonald controlling the position well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodsport checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodsport takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bloodsport closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Bloodsport getting side control.
Bloodsport sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
Bloodsport wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bloodsport is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bloodsport.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bloodsport is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bloodsport looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bloodsport prevents McDonald from improving his position.
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!
Bloodsport not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodsport is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gab Bloodsport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Good leg kick by McDonald.

Bloodsport gets a takedown into half guard.

Bloodsport is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
McDonald is looking to control Bloodsport's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Bloodsport is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Bloodsport seems to be looking for submissions.
Bloodsport is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Bloodsport has control of the leg.
McDonald is looking to control Bloodsport's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald has his hands clasped together around Bloodsport's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bloodsport is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Bloodsport throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bloodsport has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald wants to hold on but Bloodsport pushes him away.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald tries to hold on but Bloodsport pushes him away.
Bloodsport misses with a head shot.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald has his hands clasped together around Bloodsport's back. He's all about the action.

Bloodsport is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Bloodsport wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald controlling the position well.
Bloodsport trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald is in trouble now - Bloodsport has advanced to mount!
McDonald tries to buck Bloodsport off but he can't manage it.
McDonald is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bloodsport tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Bloodsport gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bloodsport thowing shots but they're missing.
McDonald trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodsport trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gab Bloodsport comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bloodsport winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gab Bloodsport!