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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter McDonald will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald stuns Reid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reid closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Reid tries to pass.
McDonald controlling the position.
Reid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reid looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Peter McDonald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reid at a distance.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reid on the side of the head.
Reid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Reid persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a one two! Reid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reid fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald stuns Reid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reid has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reid somewhat.
McDonald clobbers Reid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reid shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Reid shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald jabs at Reid's body.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reid backs up against the cage.
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Reid seems unphased.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Reid's head.
Joey Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Reid shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reid shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald digs a good hook to Reid's body.
Reid shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Reid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reid off to one side.
Reid is breathing heavily.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Reid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald scores with a three punch combo!
Reid fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. McDonald catches Reid right on the button with a cross.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Reid getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reid wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reid tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reid somewhat.
Reid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald stuns Reid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Reid's body. Reid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald lands with a cross.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reid shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands with a hook. Reid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reid closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Reid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald controls Reid momentarily but Reid frees himself.
McDonald controlling the position.
Joey Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reid manages to get himself to full guard.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter McDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid working away.
Reid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reid working the ground and pound but McDonald is defending the strikes.
Reid working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McDonald is looking to advance position but Reid won't allow it.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
Reid is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Reid defends it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peter McDonald wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reid drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Reid's head.
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald works Reid's body with a nice hook.
McDonald jabs at Reid's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Reid's head.
Reid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald looks to land a combination. Reid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reid at a distance.
Reid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald stuns Reid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peter McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reid ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Reid didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald scores with a one two! Reid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald works over Reid's head and body with a nice combination.
Reid looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Reid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reid back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reid shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reid doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald gets caught napping as Reid dives in and scores a takedown. McDonald manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reid manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
McDonald passes Reid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reid is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
McDonald works his way into side control.
Reid is looking for a sweep.
McDonald takes a little break here. Reid wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reid's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joey Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald advances to mount.
Reid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Reid is having none of it.
Reid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reid!
McDonald controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reid is looking to escape.
McDonald controlling from mount.
Reid tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Reid is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald tries to control but Reid wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reid is looking to escape.
Reid is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reid is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter McDonald!
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