PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reyes
vs
McDonald

162 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
274 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morgan Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass McDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
Reyes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald looks winded!
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reyes landing some decent shots from guard.
Reyes throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Reyes lands a couple of elbows.
Reyes really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to stand back up but Reyes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDonald.
Reyes working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reyes.

Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.

McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Reyes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reyes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
Reyes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Reyes there.
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.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reyes.

Reyes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reyes lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Reyes thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reyes.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Reyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Reyes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reyes shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.

Reyes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Reyes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reyes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Reyes there.
Ground and pound from Reyes.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reyes throws a strike but McDonald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reyes.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reyes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Reyes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Reyes scores with a jab.

Reyes gets a takedown into half guard.
Reyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes stops McDonald from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
Reyes thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Reyes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reyes.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Reyes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reyes has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes 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 Reyes off to one side.
As Reyes backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.

Reyes drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Reyes fails to pull guard.
Reyes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reyes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Reyes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald cracks Reyes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Reyes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Reyes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reyes tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.

Reyes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reyes tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
Reyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonald to keep the fight standing.
Reyes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reyes drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Reyes.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reyes momentarily.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.

Reyes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paddy McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes stops McDonald from standing up.
McDonald is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reyes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Reyes!