PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rado McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed - Stricken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lambert
vs
McDonald

178 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rado McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lambert!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
Lambert scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Rado McDonald has been cut.
Lambert misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lambert throws a one two combo.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a low kick but Lambert moves out of range easily.
Lambert scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lambert falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lambert really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambert throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Lambert misses with a wild body shot.
Lambert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lambert is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Lambert moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Lambert connects with a nice looking jab.
Lambert thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Lambert as he checks the leg kick.
Lambert digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Lambert dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Lambert's head and hops out.
Lambert connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Lambert has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Lambert stumbling back into the ropes.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Lambert misses.
Lambert blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Lambert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Lambert.
Lambert connects with a single shot there.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Lambert blocks the low kick.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice kick to the body.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lambert misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald tries to move into range but Lambert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lambert scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Lambert swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Lambert lands with a nice body punch.
Lambert misses with a body punch
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lambert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lambert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Lambert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald throws a push kick but Lambert slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald tries to bum rush Lambert with a series of wild strikes but Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lambert misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rado McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Lambert's leg. Lambert is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambert misses the jab.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Lambert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambert checks a low kick from McDonald.
Lambert looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Lambert moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rado McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rado McDonald'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.

Lambert throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Lambert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lambert closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Lambert sees coming a mile off.
Rado McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lambert misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lambert's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Lambert.
Lambert misses with a looping left.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lambert swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Lambert's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
Rado McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lambert's calf.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
Lambert blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lambert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lambert's calf.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Lambert's ribs.
Lambert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lambert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lambert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Lambert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald slips a jab from Lambert.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Lambert moved away.
A swing and a miss from Lambert.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lambert checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Lambert moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Lambert avoids them all with ease.
Lambert thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lambert is able to avoid easily.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lambert counters with a nice uppercut.
Lambert checks a leg kick.
Lambert throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Lambert scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lambert throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Lambert scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rado McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rado McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McDonald tries a low kick but Lambert avoids it.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lambert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lambert thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lambert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lambert throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Lambert in the body.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Lambert's body. Lambert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lambert's calf.
Lambert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lambert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lambert's head.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald tries to bum rush Lambert with a series of wild strikes but Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambert takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by McDonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lambert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambert at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald cracks Lambert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Lambert as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Lambert in the body.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lambert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lambert on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lambert lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Lambert shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald moves out of range as Lambert strikes.
Lambert blocks a leg kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lambert avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Lambert checks it.
Lambert misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Lambert moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Lambert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four 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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lambert. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lambert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Lambert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald. Lambert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lambert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Lambert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Lambert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
Lambert thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lambert lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lambert.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lambert has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lambert cracks McDonald with a good jab.
Lambert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Joe Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rado McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Rado McDonald!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Rado McDonald!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Rado McDonald!

Rado McDonald wins by unanimous decision!