PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Mclaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Donaldson
vs
Mclaren

197 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reece Mclaren!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclaren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donaldson feinted with a counter takedown.
Mclaren throws a series of punches but Donaldson avoids them all with ease.
Donaldson slips a jab and a cross from Mclaren.
Reece Mclaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclaren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Donaldson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Donaldson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mclaren wants to stand up but Donaldson is controlling him.
Mclaren is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Mclaren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Donaldson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Donaldson tries to clinch up but Mclaren circles away and keeps his distance.
Mclaren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Mclaren misses.
Donaldson is looking to counter the offense by Mclaren and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclaren throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclaren tries to bum rush Donaldson with a series of wild strikes but Donaldson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mclaren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mclaren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donaldson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donaldson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclaren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donaldson.
A combination from Mclaren does no damage.
Mclaren fails to land with a series of punches.
Mclaren looks winded!
Mclaren misses with a double jab

and Donaldson counters by clinching up.
Mclaren is trying to break free.
Mclaren working hard to break the clinch.
Mclaren tries to circle away but Donaldson has him pinned against the cage.
Mclaren is trying to break the clinch but Donaldson has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Donaldson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mclaren throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclaren throws a nice looking combination but Donaldson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mclaren misses with a wild combination.
Donaldson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donaldson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Donaldson has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mclaren has had enough of the clinch but Donaldson keeps him there for the moment.

Donaldson manages to break the clinch.
Mclaren tries to bum rush Donaldson with a series of wild strikes but Donaldson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mclaren misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Mclaren does no damage.
Donaldson tries to clinch but Mclaren is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclaren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mclaren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mclaren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mclaren misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Mclaren misses.
Donaldson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclaren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Donaldson closes the distance and clinches.
Donaldson prevents Mclaren from breaking the clinch.

Donaldson breaks the clinch.
Donaldson tries to clinch up but Mclaren circles away and keeps his distance.
Mclaren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mclaren tries to bum rush Donaldson with a series of wild strikes but Donaldson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donaldson darts in and clinches Mclaren up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donaldson is trying to drag Mclaren to the mat but Mclaren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Donaldson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donaldson lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Donaldson closes the distance and pushes Mclaren back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mclaren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Mclaren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Mclaren. Those never looked like landing.
Donaldson tries to counter by clinching up but Mclaren breaks away and moves out of range.
Mclaren throws a nice looking combination but Donaldson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mclaren misses with a double jab

and Donaldson counters by moving into the clinch.
Mclaren wants to get back to striking at distance but Donaldson won't allow it.

Donaldson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mclaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mclaren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Donaldson moves into the clinch.

Donaldson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Mclaren does no damage.
Mclaren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reece Mclaren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mclaren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donaldson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mclaren is breathing heavily.
Donaldson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donaldson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclaren throws a combination that misses

and Donaldson counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclaren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mclaren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mclaren wants to get back to striking at distance but Donaldson won't allow it.
Donaldson stalling in the clinch.
Donaldson prevents Mclaren from breaking the clinch.
Mclaren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donaldson has him pressed against the cage.
Mclaren is trying to break free.
Donaldson is looking to control Mclaren's arms but Mclaren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donaldson has his back to the cage.

Donaldson breaks from the clinch.
Donaldson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mclaren.
Donaldson dodges the punch combination from Mclaren.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mclaren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donaldson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mclaren.
Mclaren keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mclaren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mclaren misses with a few strikes there.
Donaldson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Mclaren misses.
Donaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclaren circles away.
Donaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclaren circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donaldson tries to clinch up.
Mclaren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclaren throws a series of punches but Donaldson avoids them all with ease.

Donaldson moves into the clinch successfully.
Donaldson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donaldson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donaldson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson keeps control of Mclaren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Donaldson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Donaldson manages to break the clinch.
Mclaren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donaldson counters with a leg kick.

Donaldson closes the distance and clinches.
Mclaren working hard to break the clinch.

Donaldson manages to break the clinch.
Mclaren swinging wildly here.
Mclaren throws a right hand that Donaldson ducks under and follows up with a left that Donaldson also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Mclaren. Those never looked like landing.
Mclaren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donaldson.
Donaldson tries to clinch but Mclaren moves out of range.
Reece Mclaren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donaldson has Mclaren up against the cage in a clinch.
Mclaren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donaldson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mclaren has had enough of the clinch but Donaldson keeps him there for the moment.
Mclaren can't break the clinch.
Donaldson has Mclaren pushed against the cage.
Donaldson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mclaren gets an underhook and turns Donaldson into the cage.
Mclaren is looking to break free of the clinch but Donaldson has double underhooks.
Donaldson slows down the pace here.

Donaldson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reece Mclaren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mclaren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donaldson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mclaren keeps the fight on the outside.
Mclaren throws a counter combo.
Mclaren misses with a two punch combination.
Mclaren fails to land with a series of punches.

Donaldson clinches with his opponent.
Donaldson trying to stall but Mclaren improves his position.
Donaldson has Mclaren pressed against the cage.

Donaldson manages to break the clinch.
Donaldson tries to clinch but Mclaren moves out of range.
Donaldson dodges the punch combination from Mclaren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclaren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donaldson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mclaren. Those never looked like landing.
Mclaren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclaren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donaldson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson tries to clinch up but Mclaren circles away and keeps his distance.
Donaldson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclaren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mclaren keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson slips a jab and a cross from Mclaren.
Donaldson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donaldson is looking to clinch.
Donaldson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mclaren looks to land a combination but Donaldson avoids it well.
Mclaren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mclaren throws a left and a right that both miss

and Donaldson moves into the clinch.
Mclaren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donaldson manages to break the clinch.
Mclaren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donaldson.
Mclaren avoids the head kick by Donaldson.
Mclaren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donaldson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mclaren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mclaren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mclaren throws a right hand that Donaldson ducks under and follows up with a left that Donaldson also avoids with ease.
Donaldson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donaldson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mclaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mclaren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mclaren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donaldson misses with a head kick.
Donaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclaren circles away.
Mclaren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Donaldson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Donaldson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donaldson breaks the clinch.
Mclaren misses with a double jab.
Donaldson is looking to clinch.
Mclaren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mclaren keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Mclaren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaldson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mclaren.
Mclaren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donaldson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mclaren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donaldson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclaren swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Donaldson clinches up against the cage.
Donaldson is pushing Mclaren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mclaren tries to break free but Donaldson pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is trying to stall.
Mclaren tries to circle away but Donaldson has him pinned against the cage.

Donaldson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Mclaren.
Mclaren misses with a series of wild punches.
Donaldson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Donaldson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclaren is looking to break free of the clinch but Donaldson has double underhooks.
Logan Donaldson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donaldson controlling the action here for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Mclaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mclaren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Mclaren!