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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toby MacAlister (ranked 2798 p4p, 1968 weight class) and LaDaniel Strong (ranked 326 p4p, 251 weight class). MacAlister comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - This Was My Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby MacAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAlister takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
Strong defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacAlister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. MacAlister should have avoided that one.
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAlister misses with a jab to the body
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Strong misses.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Strong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
Strong lands a nice looking kick to the body. MacAlister takes a step back to recover.
Strong moves into range and clinches up with MacAlister.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a nice shot to the body.
MacAlister lands a left hand.
MacAlister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong working aggressively here.
MacAlister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
MacAlister misses with a looping right.
MacAlister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Strong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacAlister to score with a decent uppercut.
MacAlister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strong's head.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacAlister's corner calls for a 1-2. MacAlister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strong, as that shot connected.
Strong throws a leg kick which misses MacAlister's front leg but catches the back leg as MacAlister tries to avoid it.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacAlister connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from MacAlister.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAlister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister slips under a jab from Strong.
MacAlister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAlister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister lands a nice shot that snaps Strong's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
MacAlister fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong tries to clinch up.
MacAlister is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacAlister defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister thumps Strong with a low kick.
Strong takes one on the button.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good work by Strong as he checks the leg kick.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Strong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacAlister lands a nice hook to Strong's body. Strong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacAlister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Strong throws a fast counter high kick but MacAlister manages to duck under it in time.
Strong feints and then cracks MacAlister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAlister down.
MacAlister throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacAlister takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlister has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong forces MacAlister back against the cage and clinches.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacAlister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strong.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister blocking some punches.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but MacAlister avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
MacAlister is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
MacAlister tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Strong on the inside.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strong avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
MacAlister sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! MacAlister avoids it this time.
MacAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAlister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Strong.
Strong staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
MacAlister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacAlister misses with an uppercut.
MacAlister misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister misses the jab.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Strong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by MacAlister.
That has opened up LaDaniel Strong's cut even more.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacAlister's sensitive parts.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a nice body kick.
MacAlister works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Strong misses.
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.
MacAlister moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong throws a jab when MacAlister was well out of range.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong moves out of range as MacAlister throws a body kick.
MacAlister misses with a two punch combination.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but LaDaniel Strong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Strong throws a leg kick but MacAlister sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong is looking to clinch but MacAlister is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strong thumps MacAlister with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and MacAlister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
and Strong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister scores with a nice head shot.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacAlister keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
MacAlister throws a leg kick which misses Strong's front leg but catches the back leg as Strong tries to avoid it.
MacAlister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong misses with a straight left.
Strong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacAlister. That one must have hurt.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong digs a good hook to MacAlister's body.
MacAlister's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strong under the eye.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacAlister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong instigates a clinch.
A short right from Strong.
MacAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Strong lands a glancing blow to the side of MacAlister's head.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
MacAlister sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! MacAlister avoids it this time.
MacAlister misses with a lunging right hand
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toby MacAlister's cut is getting worse.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacAlister blocks a leg kick.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister misses the jab.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong looks to throw a body kick
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
MacAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
MacAlister jabs Strong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAlister connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toby MacAlister.
I think MacAlister 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toby MacAlister!
An out of breath Toby MacAlister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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