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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Van Halen - Eruption. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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TWGC Champion
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Assange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Assange scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Assange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assange.
Assange connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Assange scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald swings for the body but Assange moves out of range.
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Assange wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the action but Assange is working from the bottom.
Assange manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Assange misses with the head strike.
Assange struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Assange throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Assange gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Assange.
McDonald taking a breather.
Assange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assange tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Assange gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Assange misses with a punch on the inside.
Assange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assange working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Assange lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Assange on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Assange has the dominant position.
McDonald tries to stall but Assange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Assange.
A right handed body shot lands from Assange.
Assange is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Assange lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Assange tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Assange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Assange on the inside.
Assange struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Assange misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has Assange pushed against the cage.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Assange improves position.
Assange can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Assange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Assange lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Assange fails to land.
Assange tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Assange back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assange defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Assange rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assange ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Assange throws a shot to the body.
Assange moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Assange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assange digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Assange tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Assange to the ground. Assange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
enabling Assange to counter with a crisp jab.
Assange misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Assange.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Assange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assange staying out of range there.
Assange jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Assange is out of range.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
James Assange is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald swings for the body but Assange moves out of range.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Assange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James Assange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Assange is just out of range.
A jab from Assange misses.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald tries to bum rush Assange with a series of wild strikes but Assange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assange throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Assange.
Assange displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Assange finish him?
Assange is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald stuns Assange with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
James Assange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morris McDonald.
Assange digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Assange stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Assange.
Assange bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Assange as he jumps to the side.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Assange pinned against the cage. Assange gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assange.
McDonald throws the left hand but Assange avoids the punch easily.
McDonald moves forwards but Assange connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Assange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assange rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
James Assange has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Assange being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange dominated that second round.
That's time! Assange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A jab lands there for Assange.
Assange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald jabs Assange to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Assange thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
A cross from Assange lands.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Assange is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Assange.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
Sloppy strikes from Assange. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Assange instigates a clinch.
Assange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assange misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Assange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Assange misses with a body punch.
Assange misses with a punch to the body.
Morris McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Assange is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Assange.
McDonald tries to stall but Assange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Stalling in the clinch from Assange.
McDonald tries to circle away but Assange has him pinned against the cage.
Assange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Assange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assange digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Assange will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
Assange working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James Assange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Assange gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Assange tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assange.
Assange tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Assange throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald cracks Assange with a nice body shot.
Assange lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assange.
Assange blocks a body shot from McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assange lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Assange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assange, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for James Assange!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for James Assange!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for James Assange!
James Assange wins by unanimous decision!
James Assange decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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