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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 331 p4p, 323 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 44 p4p, 42 weight class). McConnell comes into the arena with The Reason blaring out of the sound system. McDonald has chosen Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McConnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McConnell tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from McDonald .
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but McConnell prevents it.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConnell blocks a body shot from McDonald .
McDonald cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald .
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald .
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald .
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McConnell tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald .
McConnell tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McConnell some visible discomfort.
McDonald lands an elbow.
McConnell is trying to improve his position.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald cracks McConnell with a big elbow.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McConnell wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald scoring with punches and elbows.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but McConnell denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. McConnell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working the ground and pound but McConnell is defending the strikes.
McConnell manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald 's best efforts.
McDonald is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but McConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald with the ground and pound but McConnell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McConnell wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McConnell trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on McConnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McConnell is holding on for now.
McConnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
McConnell trying to hold on to McDonald 's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McConnell tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McConnell tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through McConnell's hands, connecting with McConnell's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald .
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald advances to half guard.
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. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to McConnell's temple.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McConnell taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McConnell!
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and McConnell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McDonald misses with punches from the back.
McDonald missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by McConnell.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but McConnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position.
McConnell wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
McConnell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald .
McDonald works over McConnell with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McConnell is rocked!
McConnell has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh McConnell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
McDonald works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McConnell some visible discomfort.
McDonald in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McConnell looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McDonald turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.
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