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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cottero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppu Reiska MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald has chosen ENNIO MORRICONE -"Sixty Seconds To What?" as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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149 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Cottero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peppu Reiska MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Cottero counters with an inside leg kick.
Cottero throws the kick towards the body but MacDonald avoids it.
Nice defenses there by MacDonald.
Cottero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cottero punishes MacDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Cottero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacDonald avoids the body shot from Cottero.
MacDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cottero.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for MacDonald with that takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Cottero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cottero quickly recovers to half guard.
Cottero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacDonald is working away from the top position though.
Cottero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacDonald pulls his head out easily.
Cottero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
Cottero is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald working the head and body with strikes.
Cottero moves into full guard.
Cottero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Cottero keeps moving.
MacDonald preventing the sweep.
MacDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cottero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald trying to control but Cottero is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
MacDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cottero.
Cottero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cottero is trying to maintain a safe position but MacDonald gets an underhook and turns Cottero into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tommy Cottero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Cottero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy Cottero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
Cottero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacDonald avoids the body shot from Cottero.
Cottero looks to land a left hand but MacDonald moved out of range nicely.
Cottero is looking to chop away at MacDonald's legs.
Tommy Cottero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Cottero coming out on top.
Nice cross by MacDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald tries to clinch but Cottero moves out of range.
MacDonald staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as MacDonald blocks the leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Cottero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cottero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cottero throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacDonald.
A telegraphed right hand from Cottero misses the target.
Cottero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Cottero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Cottero pushes him off.
MacDonald cracks Cottero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacDonald throws a series of strikes that have Cottero backpedaling.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cottero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Cottero lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacDonald's sensitive parts.
Cottero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cottero throws an overhand right that lands on MacDonald's shoulder, as MacDonald tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cottero counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cottero swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDonald.
MacDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cottero.
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Cottero pushes him off.
Cottero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Cottero moves out of range easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cottero.
MacDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cottero connects with a nice looking jab.
MacDonald 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.
Cottero throws a low kick but MacDonald moves out of range easily.
MacDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Cottero just misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacDonald is looking to clinch but Cottero is avoiding it.
MacDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cottero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacDonald looks gassed!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Cottero keeps moving.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cottero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cottero keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Cottero is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Cottero has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MacDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacDonald lands an elbow.
Cottero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
MacDonald trying to control the position but Cottero is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peppu Reiska MacDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cottero thuds his right hand into MacDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Cottero.
MacDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cottero.
Cottero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cottero moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.
Cottero feints and then cracks MacDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacDonald down.
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Cottero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cottero, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Cottero.
MacDonald misses with a takedown
and Cottero counters with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cottero.
Cottero scores with a shot to the body.
Cottero lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cottero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cottero throws a chopping leg kick but MacDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cottero connects with a looping right hand.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cottero as he avoids it easily.
MacDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cottero is fending him off so far but MacDonald persists. Nope, Cottero circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Cottero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cottero connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacDonald. MacDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cottero works MacDonald's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Cottero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacDonald misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cottero misses with a looping left.
Cottero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cottero stuns MacDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cottero. Cottero obviously looking to wear him down.
MacDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cottero lands a body shot.
Tommy Cottero is winning the standup battle so far.
Cottero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDonald. Cottero does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cottero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDonald moves away.
MacDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cottero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacDonald.
Cottero tries to land a front kick but MacDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Cottero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cottero lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDonald has a takedown stuffed.
MacDonald 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.
Cottero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cottero lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottero lands with a shot to the body.
Cottero is looking to wear down MacDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cottero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cottero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cottero throws a body punch but MacDonald moves out of range.
Cottero digs a good hook to MacDonald's body.
MacDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Cottero's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacDonald trying to control but Cottero is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cottero is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacDonald trying to control but Cottero is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peppu Reiska MacDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Cottero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cottero digs a good hook to MacDonald's body.
Cottero throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cottero. No joy for MacDonald on that attempt.
Cottero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cottero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cottero counters with a good low kick that MacDonald was not able to check.
Cottero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by MacDonald as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Cottero.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacDonald.
Cottero misses with an uppercut. MacDonald saw that one coming.
Cottero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacDonald tries to clinch up
and Cottero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cottero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cottero circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cottero. Cottero obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by MacDonald.
Cottero throws a leg kick which misses MacDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDonald tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Cottero finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Cottero. Beautiful body shot.
Cottero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cottero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cottero.
Cottero misses with a wild body shot.
Cottero misses with a low kick.
Cottero misses with a wild body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by MacDonald - just one landing.
Cottero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
Cottero thuds his shin into the meat of MacDonald's side.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cottero defends it nicely.
MacDonald takes a swing at Cottero's ribcage but misses.
Cottero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from MacDonald misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cottero lands an overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cottero.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands with a good body shot.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Cottero ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Cottero tenderised MacDonald's leg. MacDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacDonald cracks the inside of Cottero's front leg.
Cottero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDonald manages to avoid it.
Cottero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cottero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cottero cracks MacDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cottero was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
No luck for MacDonald with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Cottero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cottero misses with a leg kick
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cottero misses with a wild body shot.
MacDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Cottero.
Cottero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacDonald.
Cottero throws a leg kick which misses MacDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as MacDonald tries to avoid it.
MacDonald 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.
Cottero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from MacDonald does it's job there.
Cottero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cottero misses with a looping left.
Cottero dips to his left and cracks MacDonald with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Cottero sprawls well. He's pushed MacDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cottero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cottero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cottero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacDonald is out of range.
Cottero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cottero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cottero looks to score with a jab to the body but MacDonald is just out of range.
MacDonald wants to land a leg kick but Cottero is out of range.
MacDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Cottero off balance momentarily.
Cottero throws a good cross that connects.
Cottero misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottero misses with the combination.
Cottero misses with a body kick.
Cottero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cottero avoids it really well and circles away.
Tommy Cottero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peppu Reiska MacDonald.
Cottero blocks a head kick by MacDonald.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cottero is concentrating on defense, preventing MacDonald from advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cottero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
MacDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
Cottero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
MacDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacDonald controlling the action here.
Cottero is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacDonald is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, MacDonald seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacDonald checks a leg kick.
MacDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cottero is fending him off so far but MacDonald persists. Nope, Cottero circles away and we're back to standing.
Cottero just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cottero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDonald manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Cottero misses
and MacDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacDonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacDonald connects with a nice short shot to Cottero's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cottero won't allow MacDonald to pass to mount.
Cottero is staying active underneath MacDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peppu Reiska MacDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cottero's head.
MacDonald wants to take a breather but Cottero is having none of it.
MacDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peppu Reiska MacDonald wasn't active enough on the ground.
MacDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cottero throws out a leg kick but MacDonald moves out of range and Cottero only half commits.
Cottero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
Cottero lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Cottero counters with a low kick, right behind MacDonald 's knee.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cottero defends it nicely.
Cottero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cottero misses with a body shot.
MacDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good leg kick by Cottero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cottero lands a lovely overhand right.
Cottero slips a jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald moves out of range as Cottero throws a body kick.
MacDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cottero swings widly with a right hand
and MacDonald counters with a body kick that stops Cottero in his tracks momentarily.
Cottero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cottero.
Cottero throws a hook but MacDonald avoids it easily.
Cottero blocks a low kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Cottero as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cottero.
Cottero throws a leg kick
and MacDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
MacDonald wants to clinch up but Cottero keeps it at a distance.
MacDonald rushes Cottero and presses him up against the cage.
Cottero throws a punch but it's blocked by MacDonald.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Cottero controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cottero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cottero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald successfully pulls guard.
Cottero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cottero trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cottero has passed into side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Cottero keeps moving and retains side control.
Cottero takes a little break here. MacDonald wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cottero has ideas of his own. He's got hold of MacDonald's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! MacDonald is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cottero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tommy Cottero!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Cottero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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