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Event:
GPG: 42
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Norris throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris lands with a shot to the body.
Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
Norris lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
McDonald rushes Norris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Norris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Norris. #CL#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely. #T2#
McDonald tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Norris misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norris to keep the fight standing.
McDonald jumps guard but Norris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norris up against the cage.
McDonald jumps guard but Norris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Norris pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris stuffs the takedown.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fred Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Norris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
Norris connects with the punch.
Norris misses the jab.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Norris.
Fred Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norris's guard.
Norris looking to control.
McDonald is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitsu Jim that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Norris keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald advances to half guard. #SUB#
McDonald has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Norris defend it? McDonald steps over the head and cranks it - Norris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McDonald!
Paul McDonald is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Paul McDonald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GRS 180
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Yu lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.
McDonald moves to clinch but Yu breaks away
letting Yu counter with a right hand.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Yu tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Yu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonald tries to clinch but Yu is having none of it.
Yu throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Dude Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Yu.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yu misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##TD#
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.
Yu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yu tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald wants to take his opponent's back but Yu doesn't allow it.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yu is looking to escape. #T2##SUB#
McDonald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yu has worked his arm free - good work by Yu!
#SUB#
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald working away.#SUB#
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yu, who protects the arm well.
Yu is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
McDonald trying to control the action but Yu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yu has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Yu is defending well.
Yu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Yu! #SUB#
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yu uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Yu controls the position.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Yu has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Yu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Yu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Yu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yu scores with a hook.
Yu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yu wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Yu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yu digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yu scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yu. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yu scores with a decent looking hook.
Yu connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu connects with a body shot.
Yu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Yu there.#CUT2#
Paul McDonald's cut is getting worse.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yu lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Dude Yu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Yu misses.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Yu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu scores with a jab to the body.
Yu lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Yu counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McDonald off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Yu follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McDonald was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dude Yu!
An intense looking Dude Yu took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.
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Event:
RS 178
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Philippoussis throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philippoussis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Philippoussis misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Philippoussis trying to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but Philippoussis is working from the bottom.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Philippoussis is concentrating on defense, preventing McDonald from advancing position. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Philippoussis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philippoussis controlling the position for now.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is pressing down on Philippoussis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philippoussis is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Philippoussis defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Philippoussis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald prevents Philippoussis from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Philippoussis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philippoussis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald is pressing down on Philippoussis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philippoussis is holding on for now.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Philippoussis!
McDonald wants to control the pace but Philippoussis is squirming around nicely.
Philippoussis is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
Philippoussis prevents McDonald from taking his back.
McDonald looking to control but Philippoussis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald fails to take his opponent's back.
Philippoussis tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
McDonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDonald tries to control but Philippoussis wriggling away. #SUB#
McDonald with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
McDonald working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philippoussis tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.#SUB#
McDonald working for a submission but Philippoussis is keeping him at bay.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
McDonald looking to secure an arm triangle but Philippoussis defends it well.
Philippoussis is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Philippoussis has been cut.
Philippoussis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald wants to take Philippoussis's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
McDonald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Philippoussis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Philippoussis's cut.
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.
#R2#
Philippoussis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.#CL2#
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Philippoussis. Philippoussis maintains the clinch. #TD#
McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McDonald trying to control the position but Philippoussis is working away. #SUB#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Philippoussis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Philippoussis is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Philippoussis is defending well.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philippoussis keeps working.
Paul McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Philippoussis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Philippoussis is defending well. #SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Philippoussis is looking for a sweep.
Philippoussis is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philippoussis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Philippoussis, who protects the arm well.
Philippoussis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philippoussis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Philippoussis can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald cracks Philippoussis with a big elbow.
Philippoussis is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Philippoussis is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it. #T3##SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Philippoussis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McDonald!
After the fight, Paul McDonald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RS 175 Seek and Strike
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Honda looking to score a takedown here. McDonald is defending well but Honda drives through and ends up in McDonald's guard.
Honda postures up.
Honda postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow. #SUB2#
Honda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Honda working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Honda's guard. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Honda moves into full guard.
Honda looking for a sweep. Not yet Honda, not yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Honda has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
McDonald trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Honda keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pushes down on Honda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Honda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Honda is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Honda is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Honda is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Honda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Honda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.#SUB#
Honda looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Honda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald stands up over Honda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Honda is looking to cinch up a triangle. McDonald throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Honda's body to avoid the submission. Honda has instead reached around McDonald's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Honda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda 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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Event:
RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Kirazawa sprawls well.
Kirazawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Kirazawa looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kirazawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirazawa throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirazawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Kirazawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirazawa scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirazawa lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
Kirazawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirazawa loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Kirazawa is defending well. #T1#
Kirazawa is looking for a sweep.
Kirazawa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.#SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirazawa keeps working. #SUB#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirazawa is defending well. #T2##SUB#
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kirazawa is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McDonald!
Paul McDonald decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RS 170 Unforgiven
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Dookiebreath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Dookiebreath throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
Dookiebreath throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Dookiebreath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dookiebreath manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Dookiebreath's guard.
Dookiebreath told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dookiebreath is keeping the position for now.
Dookiebreath managing to control the position.
McDonald is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bobby's Bench Shop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald advances position into side control!#SUB#
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dookiebreath is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McDonald!
A very excited looking Paul McDonald rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RS 166 Annihilation
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Barnard shows good takedown defense.
McDonald takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Barnard.
Barnard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnard scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnard lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnard scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnard lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnard is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Barnard circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Barnard gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Barnard cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barnard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McDonald to stand back up!
Barnard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Barnard tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Barnard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Barnard lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McDonald falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barnard dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elly Barnard!
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Event:
RS 163 Rising Sun
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egorov defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Egorov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egorov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Egorov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egorov throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Egorov misses.
Egorov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald tries to clinch but Egorov moves away
and Egorov counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald. #CL2#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Egorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egorov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexey Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McDonald.
Egorov looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Egorov fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Egorov is keeping the position.
Egorov is controlling McDonald's posture.#T1#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Egorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egorov is trying to hold McDonald in close to prevent damage but McDonald has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egorov has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Egorov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald prevents Egorov from standing back up.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egorov keeps working.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Egorov won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Egorov pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Egorov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Egorov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egorov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Egorov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Egorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald prevents Egorov from improving his position.
Egorov is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Egorov is defending well.
#SUB#
Egorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Egorov is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Egorov is working away.
Egorov pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
McDonald goes for an armbar but Egorov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Egorov.
Egorov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
Egorov is looking for a counter combo.
Egorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Egorov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egorov slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Egorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexey Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McDonald.#TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egorov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Egorov is defending well.
#T1#
Egorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Egorov sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald working Egorov over with strikes.
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Egorov defending well.
Egorov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Egorov is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
#SUB#
Egorov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Egorov is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
Egorov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Egorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald trying to control but Egorov is working from the bottom.
Egorov trying to control the position here.
McDonald stands and throws Egorov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Egorov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Egorov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Egorov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Egorov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Egorov's legs.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Egorov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Egorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Egorov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Egorov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Egorov!
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egorov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Egorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Egorov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Egorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald tries to clinch #TD#
and Egorov counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Egorov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Egorov trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Egorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Egorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Egorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald won't allow Egorov to pass to mount.
McDonald wants to control but Egorov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Egorov wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Egorov is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egorov is one step ahead there. #T2#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Egorov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Egorov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Egorov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Egorov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Egorov off and has taken his back!
Egorov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Egorov.
Egorov content to stall in guard here.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Egorov tries to pass. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Egorov defends well.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Egorov controlling him for the moment.
Egorov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Egorov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Egorov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Egorov defends easily.
Egorov is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Egorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alexey Egorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Egorov connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Egorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McDonald!
Paul McDonald decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RS 159 Full Of Rage
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.#KD2#
Nice combo by Johnston! Oh, that's hurt him - McDonald falls to the canvas and Johnston follows him into side control. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
Johnston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Big dawg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries to buck Johnston off but Johnston is having none of it.
Oh McDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnston off and has taken his back!
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
McDonald has got his arm under Johnston's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Johnston has spun round into McDonald's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Johnston defends easily.
Johnston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Johnston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnston keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnston with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnston got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnston has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
McDonald throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Johnston stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Johnston with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
Paul McDonald's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnston defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald working for a triangle but Johnston defends it easily.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnston dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Johnston controlling from the top position.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Johnston slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
Paul McDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3##SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Johnston connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
Jeez, Paul McDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul McDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Johnston!
A very excited looking Johnny Johnston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XIII
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Monson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McDonald is trying to control Monson's posture but Monson avoids it.
McDonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monson lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Monson wants to stand but McDonald has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T1#
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monson's best efforts.#SUB2#
Monson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Monson is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monson is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald is pressing down on Monson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Monson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Monson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul McDonald!
In his post fight interview, Paul McDonald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night IX
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.
Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so McDonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald passes Andrade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald passes to side control.
Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.#T1##SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Andrade defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
McDonald has hold of Andrade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andrade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
McDonald wants to finish this one by submission but Andrade is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDonald.
McDonald working Andrade over with strikes here. #SUB#
McDonald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Andrade manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Andrade is not content to let McDonald control the position. #T2#
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.
Andrade is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald content just to control the position here.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrade is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
McDonald swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Andrade is now in McDonald's guard. A big mistake from McDonald there, giving up the dominant position!
McDonald has control of Andrade's left arm, preventing Andrade from doing any damage. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Andrade pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Andrade is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Andrade is looking to defend but McDonald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Andrade! McDonald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Andrade taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul McDonald!
A less than humble Paul McDonald misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights V
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
O Hadden throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
O Hadden lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Hadden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from O Hadden misses the target.
McDonald seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
O Hadden clinches up against the cage.
O Hadden lands a body shot. #BC2#
O Hadden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
O Hadden sends McDonald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! O Hadden is motioning to the referee to let McDonald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Hadden closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McDonald! O Hadden dives in looking to finish! McDonald is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester O Hadden!
A victorious Sylvester O Hadden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RS 141 Champions
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Monson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Monson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Monson swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monson's guard.
Monson keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald passes Monson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Monson is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#T1#
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Monson is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald passes to side control. #SUB#
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Monson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McDonald!
In his post fight interview, Paul McDonald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Smirnoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Smirnoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smirnoff throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Smirnoff wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position.
Smirnoff throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely. #SU2#
Smirnoff stands and steps away. McDonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##KD2#
Smirnoff lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Smirnoff takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.#CL2#
Smirnoff forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Smirnoff pulls guard effortlessly.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smirnoff keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald passes into half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Smirnoff defending well. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Smirnoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smirnoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smirnoff sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Smirnoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
McDonald seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smirnoff is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul McDonald!
Paul McDonald was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonald avoids the head kick by Fitzpatrick.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald won't allow Fitzpatrick to sweep him here.
McDonald trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzpatrick is keeping the position for now.
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald pushing down on Fitzpatrick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Fitzpatrick defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Fitzpatrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
Fitzpatrick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Fitzpatrick is pushing McDonald's head away, looking to escape. McDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McDonald has hold of Fitzpatrick's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fitzpatrick seems comfortable defending it but McDonald has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fitzpatrick is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fitzpatrick is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McDonald couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul McDonald!
After the fight, Paul McDonald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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