PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Destroyer
vs
McDonald

175 cm
26
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Beefwear (New Gis, $15)
KAISER

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Destroyer shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Destroyer or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald which made him look bad.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Joe Destroyer has been cut.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Destroyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Destroyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Destroyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from McDonald misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald digs a good hook to Destroyer's body.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Destroyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doug McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Destroyer drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDonald pulls Destroyer in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Destroyer trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Destroyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Destroyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Destroyer trying to control the pace.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Destroyer is keeping busy.
Destroyer is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Destroyer seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Destroyer shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Destroyer dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Destroyer content to stall in guard here.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Destroyer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Destroyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.

Destroyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Destroyer trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDonald managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Doug McDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McDonald throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destroyer shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Destroyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonald.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Destroyer's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Destroyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.

McDonald drives through and clinches with Destroyer against the cage.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destroyer fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Destroyer avoids it.
Destroyer blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destroyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Destroyer somewhat.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

McDonald clinches.
Destroyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Destroyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Destroyer.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doug McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Destroyer's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer'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.

McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald jabs Destroyer right on the nose. Destroyer blinks but takes it well.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Destroyer in the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destroyer is defended easily by McDonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
Destroyer dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Destroyer's head and hops out.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from McDonald lands but Destroyer takes it in his stride.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Destroyer's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Destroyer rather than just go for the knockout.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Destroyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Destroyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destroyer.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by McDonald.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Destroyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Destroyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Destroyer 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.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Destroyer takes a step back to recover.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
McDonald jabs Destroyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Destroyer saw that one coming.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug McDonald really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer's cut.
That's time! Destroyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Destroyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Destroyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!
McDonald wants to control but Destroyer postures up.
McDonald tries to bench press Destroyer off him but Destroyer keeps the position.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Destroyer laying and praying for a moment but McDonald takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
Destroyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Destroyer trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is positioning himself well to prevent Destroyer advancing to mount.
Joe Destroyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
Destroyer shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Destroyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Destroyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.

Destroyer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonald is looking to control Destroyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Destroyer is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Destroyer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
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 Joe Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Destroyer shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body

and Destroyer counters by clinching up.
Destroyer wants a takedown.
Destroyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Destroyer 's eye.
Come on McDonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Destroyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destroyer's defenses.
Destroyer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destroyer.
Destroyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destroyer.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destroyer.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Destroyer fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!

Destroyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Destroyer.

Destroyer looking for a submission but McDonald manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McDonald pulls Destroyer in to control the position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Destroyer controls the pace.
McDonald looking to control.
Destroyer stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Destroyer.
Destroyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Destroyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug McDonald.
I think McDonald 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug McDonald! Doug McDonald retains his featherweight title!
Doug McDonald managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.