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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 4506 p4p, 450 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 15755 p4p, 578 weight class). McDonald comes into the arena with Get Busy Living blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
17 - 28 - 0 |
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177 cm
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170 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Anstey misses
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anstey wants to stand back up but McDonald manages to pass into side control.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anstey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is pushing McDonald's head away, looking to escape. McDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Anstey here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anstey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.
Anstey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stops Anstey from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anstey tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anstey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. McDonald manages to retain guard.
Anstey stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
McDonald is pulling down on Anstey's head. It's preventing any offense from Anstey, at least for the moment.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald lands a jab.
Anstey has managed to clinch.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Anstey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
Anstey gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald is looking to slow Anstey down with leg kicks.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
McDonald tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a strike but Anstey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a jab.
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anstey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey gets a clinch.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anstey blocks it with crossed arms.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anstey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anstey tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lunges at Anstey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anstey's hand.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Anstey clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Anstey tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
McDonald misses with an elbow strike.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey blocks the elbow strike.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McDonald has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anstey pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
An out of breath Ronnie McDonald 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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RATING
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