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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kygo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
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143 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will MacDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Kygo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kygo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kygo misses with a takedown attempt - MacDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kygo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacDonald's waist but MacDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kygo off to one side.
Will MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Kygo.
Kygo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kygo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacDonald defending well though.
MacDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Kygo is working for a kimura but MacDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Kygo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kygo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald won't allow Kygo to pass to mount.
Kygo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kygo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Kygo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Kygo wants to pass to mount but MacDonald is defending the position.
MacDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Kygo from advancing position.
MacDonald gets back to full guard.
Kygo tries to free his leg and advance position but MacDonald is retaining full guard.
Kygo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kygo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kygo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kygo drops back looking for a leg! MacDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacDonald manages to kick Kygo off! Kygo jumps back into MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kygo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kygo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kygo wants to get back to full guard.
MacDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MacDonald working Kygo over with strikes.
MacDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kygo is staying active underneath MacDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacDonald drops an elbow to the side of Kygo's head.
Kygo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but Kygo defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MacDonald lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kygo is not content to let MacDonald control the position.
MacDonald prevents Kygo from improving his position.
Kygo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacDonald pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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 Kygo's temple.
Kygo is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kygo is rocked!
MacDonald is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kygo is hurt! He's hurt bad - MacDonald fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kygo from any more punishment! Congratulations to MacDonald! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will MacDonald!
Will MacDonald retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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