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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Willis rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Willis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Willis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willis.
Willis connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Mcdonald has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Willis. No joy for Mcdonald on that attempt.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Mcdonald got wobbled bad by a big combination! Willis presses forward with punches and knees until Mcdonald stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Mcdonald closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Willis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cross unleashes a big counter combination but Mcdonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Cross drives through with a takedown into Mcdonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross wants to stand but Mcdonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cross is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Cross wants to stand but Mcdonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mcdonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cross uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cross tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cross controlling the position.
Cross tries to stand but Mcdonald is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcdonald moves out of range of the body kick from Cross.
Cross stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Mcdonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cross to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Mcdonald manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Mcdonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cross to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cross is standing up over Mcdonald. Mcdonald looks to escape but Cross dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cross throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcdonald's head but Mcdonald avoids it well.
Mcdonald is trying to escape the position but Cross is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cross is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mcdonald looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cross gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mcdonald is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cross lets go of the hold and Mcdonald can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Cross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Moss or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcdonald, which made it look bad.
Mcdonald dives in and grabs Moss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moss pushes down on Mcdonald's head and hops out.
Moss tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Moss rushes Mcdonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moss tries to pull guard but Mcdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moss tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcdonald avoids the damage to the body.
Mcdonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moss tries to pull guard but Mcdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Moss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Moss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcdonald avoids it.
Moss is looking for a takedown.
Moss is pushing Mcdonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moss jumps guard but Mcdonald stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcdonald smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Moss forces Mcdonald back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcdonald presses Moss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcdonald has Moss pressed against the cage, preventing Moss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcdonald gets underhooks to prevent Moss's takedown attempt.
Moss is trying to break the clinch but Mcdonald is controlling him.
Mcdonald stalling against the cage.
Moss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcdonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcdonald managing to block the knees to the body from Moss.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moss as Mcdonald tries to tie him up. #T3##TD2#
Moss manages to pull guard.
Mcdonald postures up in Moss's guard and throws a big left but Moss blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcdonald is controlling him.
Mcdonald won't allow Moss to sweep him here.
Moss keeps trying to improve his position.
Mcdonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Moss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Moss looking for a sweep. Not yet Moss, not yet.
Mcdonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moss's head.
Moss seems keen to control Mcdonald's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Moss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcdonald defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Mcdonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robbie Moss will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Moss closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdonald trying to control the position but instead, Moss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcdonald into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moss is looking for a takedown.
Mcdonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald stalls.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Moss.#T1#
Mcdonald effectively controlling the action here.
Mcdonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moss up against the cage.
Mcdonald prevents a body shot from Moss.
Moss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moss is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmie Mcdonald.
Moss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcdonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moss thinking.
Jimmie Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Moss rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Mcdonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mcdonald trying to stall but Moss improves his position.
Moss jumps guard but Mcdonald stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Mcdonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moss working hard to break the clinch.
Mcdonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Mcdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdonald sprawls well. Mcdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moss gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moss as he jumps to the side.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Mcdonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Moss looks to move away, Mcdonald throws a big counter combo but Moss just gets out of the way.
Mcdonald avoids the head kick by Moss.
Moss shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Moss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Mcdonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moss is breathing heavily.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moss as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Mcdonald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moss wants to sweep but Mcdonald has passed to side control!
Mcdonald working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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 landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Mcdonald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moss counters with a series of strikes. Mcdonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcdonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moss. #CL2#
Moss moves into the clinch successfully.
Moss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcdonald just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Moss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moss as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Moss clinches up with Mcdonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcdonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Moss.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mcdonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcdonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moss letting Mcdonald take a breather here.
Mcdonald seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Moss tries to circle away but Mcdonald has him pinned against the cage.
Mcdonald stalling against the cage.
Moss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Moss moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcdonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moss.
Mcdonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcdonald smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Moss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcdonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Moss tries to pull guard but Mcdonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Moss drops back down to his feet.
Robbie Moss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Moss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mcdonald breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moss is defended easily by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Moss tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Mcdonald dives in and scores a takedown into Moss's guard.#ES2#
Moss has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mcdonald is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Moss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moss is working for takedown but Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcdonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moss is working for takedown but Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcdonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Moss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moss 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Moss!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Mikhailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhailov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mcdonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Mikhailov feints with a jab and clips Mcdonald right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Mcdonald is sent crashing into the canvas and Mikhailov leaps in for the kill! Mcdonald tries to get to his feet but Mikhailov is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Mcdonald is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Mikhailov!
Mikhail Mikhailov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Cardoso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcdonald.
Cardoso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mcdonald gets tackled into the cage by Cardoso. Cardoso maintains the clinch.
Mcdonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Cardoso manages to break the clinch.
Cardoso connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mcdonald! He's out on his feet! Cardoso rushes in and drops Mcdonald with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Cardoso!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but O Dubhghaill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Dubhghaill.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.
O Dubhghaill keeps control of Mcdonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcdonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
O Dubhghaill clinches up against the cage.#T1#
O Dubhghaill jumps guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Dubhghaill is keeping busy.
Mcdonald tries to stall but O Dubhghaill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Dubhghaill tries for a takedown but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.#BC#
Mcdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mcdonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Dubhghaill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcdonald is in O Dubhghaill's guard.#ES2#
O Dubhghaill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from O Dubhghaill - that landed with a thud.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcdonald.
O Dubhghaill wants a takedown but no success here.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcdonald taking a breather. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch.
Mcdonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Dubhghaill avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Dubhghaill circles away.#CL2#
Mcdonald gets tackled into the cage by O Dubhghaill. O Dubhghaill maintains the clinch. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
O Dubhghaill closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage.#BC#
Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
O Dubhghaill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcdonald pinned against the cage. Mcdonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
O Dubhghaill closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage.#T4#
O Dubhghaill stalls. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
O Dubhghaill gets caught flat footed, as Mcdonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
O Dubhghaill pushes Mcdonald off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks from the clinch.
O Dubhghaill shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Dubhghaill tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian O Dubhghaill dominated that round.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mcdonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Dubhghaill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill moves into the clinch successfully.
O Dubhghaill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdonald wants to stall.
Mcdonald controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Mcdonald looks for a takedown but O Dubhghaill sprawls well.
Mcdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but O Dubhghaill sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - O Dubhghaill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Dubhghaill shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed O Dubhghaill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. O Dubhghaill tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Dubhghaill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
O Dubhghaill takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
O Dubhghaill manages to break the clinch.
O Dubhghaill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Dubhghaill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Dubhghaill wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Dubhghaill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill instigates a clinch. #T3#
O Dubhghaill tries to pull guard but Mcdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcdonald stalls.
Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcdonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Dubhghaill slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mcdonald feints and as O Dubhghaill raises his hands in defense, Mcdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
O Dubhghaill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
O Dubhghaill jumps into guard, dragging Mcdonald to the mat.
#ES2#
O Dubhghaill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcdonald presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
O Dubhghaill lands with a left to the head.
O Dubhghaill pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
O Dubhghaill pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rian O Dubhghaill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
O Dubhghaill lands a head kick. Mcdonald smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
O Dubhghaill darts in and clinches Mcdonald up against the cage.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but O Dubhghaill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Dubhghaill misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcdonald counters with a series of strikes. O Dubhghaill will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
O Dubhghaill closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
O Dubhghaill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Dubhghaill is defended easily by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Mcdonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Dubhghaill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Mcdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Dubhghaill avoids it.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rian O Dubhghaill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Dubhghaill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian O Dubhghaill.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Dubhghaill but O Dubhghaill pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald up against the cage in a clinch.
O Dubhghaill is trying to pull guard but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Mcdonald stalling in the clinch but O Dubhghaill improves position.
O Dubhghaill is working for takedown but Mcdonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Mcdonald as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Dubhghaill fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but O Dubhghaill has double underhooks.
Mcdonald has O Dubhghaill pressed against the cage.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
O Dubhghaill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rian O Dubhghaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Dubhghaill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Dubhghaill - that will leave a mark!
O Dubhghaill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald is looking for a counter combo.
O Dubhghaill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Dubhghaill circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
O Dubhghaill rushes Mcdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rian O Dubhghaill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Dubhghaill has Mcdonald pressed against the cage, preventing Mcdonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rian O Dubhghaill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Dubhghaill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rian O Dubhghaill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcdonald shoots in and drives through. Thomson sprawls well.#CL2#
Thomson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcdonald prevents it.
Thomson is trying to push Mcdonald away but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomson tries to break free but Mcdonald pushes him back against the cage.
Thomson slowing the pace effectively.
Mcdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson is trying to drag Mcdonald to the mat but Mcdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcdonald misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Mcdonald stalling the fight.
Mcdonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Thomson.
Mcdonald keeps control of Thomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomson is keeping busy.
Thomson is trying to pull guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomson can't get the takedown.
Mcdonald prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Mcdonald stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown but Mcdonald shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Thomson closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Mcdonald to work.
#BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomson has a takedown stuffed.
Thomson looks winded!#T3##CL2#
Thomson closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomson avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Thomson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdonald stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Thomson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Mcdonald is controlling him.
Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcdonald is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mcdonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Mcdonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thomson dives in and grabs Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes down on Thomson's head and hops out.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Thomson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Jimmie Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcdonald counters with a two punch combo.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Thomson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcdonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcdonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomson.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Thomson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Mcdonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomson pinned against the cage. Thomson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomson as he avoids it easily.
Alex Thomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdonald sprawls well. Mcdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Mcdonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Thomson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomson as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Thomson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald goes for a double leg but Thomson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomson continues to drive forward.
Thomson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcdonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Thomson, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Thomson against the cage but Thomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonald's waist but Mcdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomson off to one side. #T4#
Mcdonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomson defends well and Mcdonald ends up having to push Thomson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcdonald sets himself, and Thomson steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcdonald avoids it this time.#TD#
Mcdonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomson wants to control the position but Mcdonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thomson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomson looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Thomson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdonald shoots in but Thomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomson.
Mcdonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Mcdonald feints and as Thomson raises his hands in defense, Mcdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Thomson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald with a poor takedown
and Thomson counters with a left and a right that stings Mcdonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Thomson clinches. #T1#
Mcdonald trying to stall but Thomson improves his position.
Thomson is trying to break free.
Mcdonald just leaning against Thomson, taking a breather.
Thomson jumps guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch.
Mcdonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Thomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcdonald as he avoids it easily.
Mcdonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcdonald wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Thomson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcdonald is working Thomson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Thomson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mcdonald.
Still in half guard, Thomson seems content to control.
Thomson wants to take a breather but Mcdonald is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Mcdonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mcdonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alex Thomson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald tries to kick Thomson off in order to stand up. Thomson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mcdonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thomson content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thomson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomson wants to take Mcdonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Thomson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Thomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Thomson!
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