PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ENNIO MORRICONE -"Sixty Seconds To What?". Hiligaynon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rodel, bomaye! Rodel, bomaye! Rodel, bomaye!. Peppu Reiska MacDonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Reiska MacDonald
vs
Hiligaynon

179 cm
21
145 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
157 lbs
9 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for MacDonald.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiligaynon's sensitive parts.
Hiligaynon throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiligaynon thows a body kick. MacDonald tries to catch it but that hurt him.

MacDonald moves into range and clinches up with Hiligaynon.
A shot in the inside from MacDonald.
A knee to the head by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Hiligaynon has him pinned against the cage.
Hiligaynon tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Hiligaynon back against the cage.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Hiligaynon has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald misses with a body punch.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hiligaynon is keeping busy.
Hiligaynon is looking to control MacDonald's arms but MacDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hiligaynon has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks it.
Hiligaynon is struggling to control the position.
Hiligaynon gets underhooks to prevent MacDonald's takedown attempt.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Hiligaynon throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDonald.
Hiligaynon is stalling here.
Hiligaynon misses with a knee to the head.
MacDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiligaynon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacDonald is defending well for now.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.

Hiligaynon has clasped his hands together around MacDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiligaynon trying to control the position but MacDonald is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiligaynon trying to control the position but MacDonald is working away.
MacDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hiligaynon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiligaynon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacDonald!
MacDonald wants to hold on but Hiligaynon pushes him away.
Hiligaynon controlling from mount.
Hiligaynon wants to take his opponent's back but MacDonald doesn't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking to get to half guard.
MacDonald is squirming around, avoiding Hiligaynon's attempts to control the action.
MacDonald prevents Hiligaynon from taking his back.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position but Hiligaynon isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon fails to advance to MacDonald's back.
MacDonald wants to hold on but Hiligaynon pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiligaynon looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacDonald wants to control but Hiligaynon is having none of it.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
MacDonald tries to reverse the position but Hiligaynon maintains control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon controlling the pace for now.
Hiligaynon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hiligaynon fails to take his opponent's back.
MacDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon gets his hands free as MacDonald looks to control.
Hiligaynon is looking to control MacDonald but MacDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacDonald tries to roll but Hiligaynon sticks to his back.
Hiligaynon biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiligaynon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hiligaynon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
MacDonald is working hard here to advance position.
MacDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Hiligaynon has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiligaynon biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Hiligaynon just sinks the hooks in.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Hiligaynon just sinks the hooks in.
Hiligaynon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacDonald controlling the position well.
Hiligaynon stalling away here and it's allowed MacDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking to control.
Hiligaynon stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Hiligaynon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rodel Hiligaynon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow MacDonald down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodel Hiligaynon dominated that round.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hiligaynon misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDonald's head backwards.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacDonald, as that shot connected.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald counters with a good low kick that Hiligaynon was not able to check.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that half lands.

MacDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiligaynon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from MacDonald fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiligaynon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiligaynon wants a takedown but no success here.
Hiligaynon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hiligaynon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiligaynon swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiligaynon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiligaynon is breathing heavily.
MacDonald lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiligaynon backwards.
Hiligaynon connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacDonald's face.
Hiligaynon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
Hiligaynon connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacDonald's face.
MacDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
MacDonald tries a body shot but Hiligaynon blocks it.
A knee to the head by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDonald avoids it.
Hiligaynon pressing his opponent against the cage.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiligaynon's elbow.
Hiligaynon blocks a body shot from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon is trying to stall.
MacDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiligaynon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiligaynon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.

Hiligaynon breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald motions for Hiligaynon to come forward. MacDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hiligaynon takes a step back to recover.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiligaynon ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodel Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacDonald checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
An inside leg kick lands from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon throws out a leg kick but MacDonald moves out of range and Hiligaynon only half commits.
Hiligaynon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

MacDonald has Hiligaynon up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiligaynon lands a left hand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiligaynon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodel Hiligaynon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiligaynon blocking some punches.

MacDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MacDonald wants to take a breather but Hiligaynon is having none of it.

MacDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Hiligaynon is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
Hiligaynon tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald prevents Hiligaynon from improving his position.
Hiligaynon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
MacDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiligaynon defending well though.

MacDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hiligaynon has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiligaynon is concentrating on defense, preventing MacDonald from advancing position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
Rodel Hiligaynon has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacDonald passes to side control.
Hiligaynon tries to buck MacDonald off but MacDonald is having none of it.
Hiligaynon is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hiligaynon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hiligaynon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
MacDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hiligaynon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiligaynon defending well though.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald stops Hiligaynon from getting back to his feet.
MacDonald wants to control but Hiligaynon is keeping him busy.
MacDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hiligaynon wants to get back to full guard but MacDonald has mounted him!
MacDonald raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiligaynon is looking to get to half guard.
MacDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
MacDonald with a couple of short strikes.
MacDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MacDonald content just to control the position here.
Hiligaynon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacDonald raining down hammerfists from mount.

Hiligaynon is rocked!
MacDonald content just to control the position here.
MacDonald avoids the attempt from Hiligaynon to control.
MacDonald working Hiligaynon over with strikes here.
Hiligaynon is still in real trouble! Can MacDonald finish him?
Hiligaynon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hiligaynon seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiligaynon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacDonald controlling the pace for now.
Hiligaynon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppu Reiska MacDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hiligaynon stuffs the takedown attempt from MacDonald. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiligaynon throws a push kick but MacDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Hiligaynon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacDonald is out of range.
MacDonald slips a jab from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Hiligaynon sprawls well.
MacDonald throws a hook but Hiligaynon blocks it.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiligaynon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hiligaynon or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDonald which made him look bad.
Hiligaynon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiligaynon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peppu Reiska MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacDonald.
Hiligaynon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDonald throws a front kick aimed at Hiligaynon's knee but Hiligaynon avoids it well.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiligaynon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiligaynon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiligaynon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacDonald is leaning against Hiligaynon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Hiligaynon has him pinned against the cage.
Hiligaynon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hiligaynon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Hiligaynon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiligaynon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiligaynon misses with a punch to the body.
Hiligaynon taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Hiligaynon controls the action.
MacDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hiligaynon crunches a lovely knee into MacDonald's ribcage.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.

MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiligaynon blocks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.

Hiligaynon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiligaynon landing knees to the head.
MacDonald working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with a punch to the body.

Hiligaynon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiligaynon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiligaynon's waist but Hiligaynon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDonald off to one side.
Hiligaynon walks into a left hand.

MacDonald tries to sprawl but Hiligaynon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

MacDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hiligaynon seems content to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep. Hiligaynon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacDonald 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.
Hiligaynon postures up.
Hiligaynon sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacDonald looking to control.
Hiligaynon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacDonald trying to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Peppu Reiska MacDonald just wasn't active enough.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow MacDonald down with leg kicks.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiligaynon.
A head kick misses from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiligaynon thumps MacDonald with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacDonald checks a leg kick.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiligaynon tries to land a leg kick but MacDonald saw it coming and moves away.
MacDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses with a kick to the body.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hiligaynon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by MacDonald.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiligaynon moves away.
Hiligaynon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacDonald's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiligaynon.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiligaynon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hiligaynon 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.
MacDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Hiligaynon pushes him off.
Hiligaynon tries to score with a low kick but MacDonald moves his leg out of the way.
Hiligaynon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDonald manages to avoid it.
Hiligaynon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiligaynon slips under a jab.
Hiligaynon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hiligaynon throws a wild body kick that MacDonald sees coming a mile off.
MacDonald cracks Hiligaynon with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hiligaynon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiligaynon with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiligaynon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDonald misses with a jab to the body

and Hiligaynon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodel Hiligaynon really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MacDonald wants to clinch up but Hiligaynon keeps it at a distance.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hiligaynon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacDonald.
Hiligaynon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hiligaynon staying out of range there.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiligaynon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.

MacDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hiligaynon's guard.

Hiligaynon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hiligaynon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MacDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Hiligaynon trying to control the position.
Hiligaynon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiligaynon trying to control but MacDonald is having none of it.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position but Hiligaynon isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon avoids the attempt from MacDonald to control.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
MacDonald gets back to half guard.
MacDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Hiligaynon sits in half guard.
MacDonald is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodel Hiligaynon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hiligaynon throws a push kick but MacDonald slaps the foot to one side.
MacDonald thumps Hiligaynon with a low kick.
Hiligaynon defending well as MacDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Hiligaynon tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick that knocks MacDonald off balance momentarily.
Hiligaynon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hiligaynon just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald tries to clinch there but Hiligaynon circles away.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald works over Hiligaynon's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiligaynon takes one on the button.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Hiligaynon.

MacDonald scores with a takedown into Hiligaynon's guard.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Hiligaynon keeps moving.
Hiligaynon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
MacDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Hiligaynon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiligaynon is aware though and is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Hiligaynon controlling him for the moment.
Hiligaynon pushes down on MacDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hiligaynon tries to pass to full mount but MacDonald defends it.
Hiligaynon slows the pace down in half guard.
Hiligaynon wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacDonald keeps working.
Well, if Hiligaynon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to get back to his feet.
Hiligaynon wants to control but MacDonald is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rodel Hiligaynon.
MacDonald checks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacDonald in his tracks.
MacDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hiligaynon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Hiligaynon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiligaynon, as that shot connected.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon throws a chopping leg kick but MacDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiligaynon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
MacDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiligaynon is looking to chop away at MacDonald's legs.
Hiligaynon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacDonald.
MacDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiligaynon motions for MacDonald to come forward. Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hiligaynon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hiligaynon.
MacDonald connects with a single shot there.
A clash of legs there as MacDonald blocks the low kick.
MacDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiligaynon checks it well.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiligaynon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiligaynon.
MacDonald moves out of range as Hiligaynon throws a body kick.
Hiligaynon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon wants to clinch.
Hiligaynon misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiligaynon walks into a stiff left hand from MacDonald.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiligaynon but Hiligaynon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacDonald throws a hook to the side of Hiligaynon's head but Hiligaynon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Peppu Reiska MacDonald will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiligaynon 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 MacDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Hiligaynon throws a chopping leg kick but MacDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiligaynon is looking to land body kicks.
Hiligaynon 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.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hiligaynon avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald cracks a nice hook into Hiligaynon's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiligaynon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Hiligaynon misses
and MacDonald counters with a good, hard body kick but Hiligaynon shrugs it off.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
MacDonald throws a wild body kick that Hiligaynon sees coming a mile off.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
MacDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiligaynon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiligaynon lands with a straight right. MacDonald didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hiligaynon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiligaynon swivels and escapes.
Hiligaynon misses with an uppercut. MacDonald saw that one coming.
MacDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiligaynon avoids a kick to the body.
MacDonald scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald scores with a three punch combo!
Hiligaynon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiligaynon thumps MacDonald with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by MacDonald. Beautiful body shot.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Hiligaynon is having none of it.
Hiligaynon misses with a hook.

MacDonald moves into range and clinches up with Hiligaynon.

MacDonald breaks the clinch.
MacDonald wants to clinch

and Hiligaynon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MacDonald!
MacDonald tries to lock up and control but Hiligaynon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Let's hope that Hiligaynon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
MacDonald can't escape the position.
Hiligaynon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacDonald can't escape the position.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Hiligaynon pushes him away.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Hiligaynon can't control as he wanted to and MacDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rodel Hiligaynon wasn't active enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
MacDonald throws a front kick aimed at Hiligaynon's knee but Hiligaynon avoids it well.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but MacDonald moved away.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDonald's head backwards.
MacDonald throws a push kick but Hiligaynon slaps the foot to one side.
Hiligaynon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacDonald wants to clinch up but Hiligaynon keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Hiligaynon.
MacDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiligaynon blocks the body kick.
Hiligaynon lands a nice shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a hook but Hiligaynon blocks it.
The fighters circling - Hiligaynon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon motions for MacDonald to come forward. Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
Hiligaynon misses with an uppercut.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiligaynon moves away.
Hiligaynon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiligaynon blocks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon avoids the head kick by MacDonald.
MacDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range and MacDonald settles back down.
Hiligaynon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Hiligaynon uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon wants to land a leg kick but MacDonald is out of range.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiligaynon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiligaynon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hiligaynon looks to land a right hand but MacDonald moved out of range.
Good leg kick by MacDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiligaynon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacDonald moves out of range as Hiligaynon throws a body kick.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiligaynon blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiligaynon connects with a leg kick. MacDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Hiligaynon with a series of wild strikes but Hiligaynon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Hiligaynon misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodel Hiligaynon.
I think Hiligaynon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Rodel Hiligaynon!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Rodel Hiligaynon!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Rodel Hiligaynon!

Rodel Hiligaynon wins by unanimous decision! Rodel Hiligaynon retains his featherweight title!