PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald has chosen Young MC - Bust a Move as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mott
vs
Reiska MacDonald

170 cm
26
158 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

179 cm
25
149 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Mott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mott misses with a low kick as MacDonald jumps back.
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Mott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDonald.
Mott lands a right hook to the body.
Mott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDonald.
Mott falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mott's calf.
MacDonald swings for the body but Mott moves out of range.
A shot to the body from MacDonald misses
and Mott counters with a left and a right that stings MacDonald.
MacDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mott misses with a combination
and MacDonald counters with a low kick, right behind Mott 's knee.
Mott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDonald.
A big left from Mott misses.
Mott throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald slips under a jab from Mott.
MacDonald is looking to clinch but Mott is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Mott both land. Nice combination.
MacDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mott rather than just go for the knockout.
Mott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mott misses with a wild combination.
Mott looks for a takedown but MacDonald sprawls well.
Mott misses with a few strikes there.
MacDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacDonald lunges at Mott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mott's hand.
MacDonald misses with a body shot

and Mott counters with a nice double leg into side control. MacDonald won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mott tries to advance to mount but MacDonald denies him.
MacDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MacDonald tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mott easily slips into full mount!
Mott avoids the attempt from MacDonald to control.
MacDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mott controlling his opponent.
MacDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. MacDonald looks a forlorn figure.
MacDonald in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Mott pushes him away.
Mott breaks from MacDonald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mott landing punches.

MacDonald is rocked!
MacDonald is squirming around, avoiding Mott's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mott avoids the attempt from MacDonald to control.
MacDonald is trying to escape the mount.
MacDonald is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mott landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald is looking to get to half guard.
MacDonald is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mott dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mott throws a low kick but MacDonald moves out of range easily.
MacDonald misses with a body shot.
Mott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacDonald scores with a hook.
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Mott is just out of range.
Mott slips under a jab.
Mott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mott tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Mott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass MacDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
MacDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
John Mott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mott is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mott is desperately trying to improve his position but MacDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
Mott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mott is desperately trying to improve his position but MacDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
MacDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
Mott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mott is working hard here to advance position.
Mott wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald controlling from mount.
Mott is working to get back to half guard.
Mott tries to hold on but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald working Mott over with strikes here.
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!
Mott is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacDonald landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacDonald is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mott tries to hold on but MacDonald pushes him away.
Mott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mott gets full guard.
MacDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mott 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.
Mott is looking to sweep but instead, MacDonald has passed into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mott tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.
MacDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mott!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald avoids the attempt from Mott to control.
Mott regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald is keen to just control but Mott is a slippery customer.
MacDonald wants to pass to mount but Mott is defending the position.
MacDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mott wants to sweep but MacDonald has passed to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mott is looking to regain half guard here but MacDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peppu Reiska MacDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

MacDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mott.
MacDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacDonald can pounce on him.
Mott tries for a takedown but MacDonald circles away easily
and MacDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Mott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mott misses the shot to the body.
MacDonald thumps Mott with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from MacDonald. No joy for Mott on that attempt.
MacDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacDonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by MacDonald.
Mott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mott with a poor takedown
and MacDonald counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Mott misses
and MacDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by MacDonald.
MacDonald lands with a nice body punch.
MacDonald misses with a two punch combination.
Mott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from MacDonald finds it's way through Mott's defenses.
Mott throws a series of punches but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald takes a swing at Mott's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott misses with a left hand
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mott on the side of the head.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDonald cracks Mott with a right hand to the side of the head.

Mott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacDonald's guard.
Mott looking to sit in guard and control but MacDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Mott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald won't allow Mott to sweep him here.
MacDonald forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald content to control rather than advance.
MacDonald is nestled in close to Mott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mott 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.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Mott keeps moving.
MacDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mott kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacDonald content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Mott's legs - danger averted.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peppu Reiska MacDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mott looks for a takedown but MacDonald sprawls well.
MacDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Mott throws a solid leg kick but MacDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mott.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacDonald 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
An out of breath Peppu Reiska MacDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.