PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Placebo - Pure Morning. Bonaparte has chosen An Epic Age as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reiska MacDonald
vs
Bonaparte

179 cm
31
169 lbs
27 - 13 - 0

176 cm
33
158 lbs
27 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best 160

Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
MacDonald takes one to the side of the head.

MacDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonaparte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaparte has wrist control.
Bonaparte managing to control the position.
Bonaparte working a defensive guard here.
Bonaparte has MacDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Napoleon Bonaparte.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonaparte defends it nicely.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonaparte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonaparte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

MacDonald moves into the clinch.
Bonaparte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonaparte misses with an elbow strike.
Bonaparte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonaparte managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald avoids the elbow strike from Bonaparte, against the cage.
MacDonald takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacDonald dodges an elbow strike from Bonaparte.
MacDonald blocks the elbow strike.
Bonaparte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDonald.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for MacDonald.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from MacDonald.
Bonaparte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacDonald is trying to drag Bonaparte to the mat but Bonaparte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Bonaparte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacDonald pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonaparte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from MacDonald.
MacDonald can't get the takedown.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from MacDonald.
Bonaparte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from MacDonald.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte lands an elbow that stopped MacDonald in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonaparte avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacDonald.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch.
MacDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bonaparte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Bonaparte avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonaparte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacDonald lands a left hand.

It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.

That's four 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!
Bonaparte stops a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
Bonaparte lands a body shot.
MacDonald avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from MacDonald.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonaparte throws an elbow but misses.
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
MacDonald dodges an elbow strike from Bonaparte.
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonaparte lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppu Reiska MacDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte'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.

MacDonald checks a low kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDonald moves away.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on MacDonald's shoulder, as MacDonald tries to avoid the shot.
MacDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonaparte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Bonaparte.

Bonaparte gets caught flat footed, as MacDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonaparte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaparte is trying to stand.
MacDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonaparte keeps working.
Bonaparte pushes MacDonald off looking to stand but MacDonald dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a strike but Bonaparte avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bonaparte trying to keep a closed guard but MacDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaparte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacDonald is controlling him.
Bonaparte has momentary wrist control but MacDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
MacDonald works over Bonaparte with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonaparte is retaining full guard.
MacDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte looking to control.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Bonaparte keeps moving.
MacDonald prevents Bonaparte from getting back to his feet.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bonaparte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonaparte is pulling down on MacDonald's head to control his posture.
MacDonald throws an elbow that misses. Bonaparte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacDonald's guard. Nice move by Bonaparte!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Napoleon Bonaparte hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

MacDonald moves into range and clinches up with Bonaparte.
MacDonald lands a body punch.
Bonaparte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
Bonaparte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Bonaparte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte lands a damaging elbow.
Bonaparte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from MacDonald - that landed with a thud.
Bonaparte working aggressively 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!
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
Bonaparte scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from MacDonald.
MacDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
MacDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonaparte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonaparte just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDonald's brow.
Bonaparte 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 scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppu Reiska MacDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MacDonald misses with a body kick.
MacDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonaparte doesn't manage to clinch there - MacDonald circles away.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses
and MacDonald counters with a leg kick.
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
Bonaparte swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
Bonaparte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacDonald.
Bonaparte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacDonald, as that shot connected.
Bonaparte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
MacDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bonaparte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacDonald scrambles back to his feet.
MacDonald sizes up Bonaparte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacDonald under the eye.
Napoleon Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte tries to score with a low kick but MacDonald moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacDonald fails with the takedown.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDonald's head backwards.
MacDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bonaparte back to the cage. MacDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
Bonaparte tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonaparte is looking to land body kicks.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by MacDonald.
Bonaparte looks to land a combination but MacDonald avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacDonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald gets the takedown into side control.
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 sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bonaparte is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bonaparte is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
MacDonald trying to control the position but Bonaparte is working away.
MacDonald throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bonaparte works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
MacDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MacDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bonaparte?
Peppu Reiska MacDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bonaparte wants to hold on but MacDonald pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald looking to control but Bonaparte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacDonald sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Napoleon Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDonald with a couple of short strikes.
Bonaparte can't escape the position.
Bonaparte gets back to half guard.
Bonaparte is trying to stand up here but MacDonald is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacDonald wants to advance to full mount but Bonaparte doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 because Peppu Reiska MacDonald just wasn't active enough.
MacDonald thuds a left hand into Bonaparte's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
Peppu Reiska MacDonald took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.