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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacDonald but MacDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzwater fails with the takedown#CL2#
and MacDonald counters by clinching up.
Fitzwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.
Fitzwater jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Fitzwater around his waist. Fitzwater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzwater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
MacDonald wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on MacDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDonald.
#T1##BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Fitzwater drives through and clinches with MacDonald against the cage.
Fitzwater throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzwater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater wants a takedown but no success here.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Fitzwater.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzwater has double underhooks. #BC#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacDonald circles away.
Fitzwater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
Fitzwater stuffs the takedown.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzwater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDonald sprawls well. MacDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitzwater gets slowly back to his feet.
MacDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzwater momentarily.
#T3#
Fitzwater tries to clinch there but MacDonald circles away.
Fitzwater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwater pinned against the cage. Fitzwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzwater misses with an uppercut
and MacDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Fitzwater gets tackled into the cage by MacDonald. MacDonald maintains the clinch.
Fitzwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzwater, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes Fitzwater against the cage but Fitzwater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4##CL#
Fitzwater clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzwater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Fitzwater manages to pull guard.
MacDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fitzwater's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzwater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacDonald postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacDonald pushing down on Fitzwater's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzwater throws a head kick but MacDonald moves out of range.
#CL#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Dion Fitzwater has been cut.#CL2#
MacDonald clinches up against the cage.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling the position.
MacDonald pushes Fitzwater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzwater jumps guard but MacDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzwater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitzwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Fitzwater gets tackled into the cage by MacDonald. MacDonald maintains the clinch.
Fitzwater stalling.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacDonald.
#BC#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
MacDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzwater moves out of range easily.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Fitzwater moves out of range. #CL#
Fitzwater has closed the distance and engaged MacDonald in a clinch.
MacDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a left hand.
#T2#
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling him.
Fitzwater trying to control the position but instead, MacDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzwater into the cage.
The referee calls for Fitzwater to work.
MacDonald jumps guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dion Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacDonald.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacDonald.#T3##BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzwater.
MacDonald feints the counter takedown.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzwater as he jumps to the side.
Rory MacDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzwater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacDonald swivels and escapes.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
MacDonald clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacDonald throws out a counter right but Fitzwater avoids it with no problem.
Fitzwater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch. #T4##CL#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwater holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
MacDonald jumps guard and drags Fitzwater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzwater throws an elbow that misses. MacDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitzwater's guard. Nice move by MacDonald!#REVB#
Fitzwater trying to keep a closed guard but MacDonald is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater trying to control the position here.
Fitzwater thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dion Fitzwater's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
A left and a right from Fitzwater both land. Nice combination.
Fitzwater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacDonald looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MacDonald throws a head kick but Fitzwater moves out of range.
Dion Fitzwater 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.#CL2#
MacDonald darts in and clinches Fitzwater up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on MacDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzwater keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDonald avoids it.
Fitzwater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Fitzwater drags the fight down to the ground.
MacDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzwater is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
MacDonald gets to his feet - Fitzwater follows without any prompting. #T2#
MacDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzwater defends well and MacDonald ends up having to push Fitzwater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
Fitzwater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater tries to clinch there but MacDonald circles away.
MacDonald cracks Fitzwater with an open hand slap.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzwater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to avoid it but Fitzwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacDonald to the ground. MacDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacDonald scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
MacDonald throws a shot to the body.
MacDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fitzwater slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but MacDonald is having none of it.
MacDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzwater counters with a series of strikes. MacDonald will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzwater obliges.#TD#
Fitzwater pulls MacDonald into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacDonald is pushing down on Fitzwater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzwater is fighting to maintain full guard but MacDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fitzwater wants to get back to full guard.
MacDonald is taking a breather. Fitzwater 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.
Fitzwater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory MacDonald.
I think MacDonald 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory MacDonald!
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Event:
GLFC 11: Batman Always Wins
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
MacDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Jos Ricci counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jos Ricci defends well.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jos Ricci won't allow MacDonald to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacDonald throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jos Ricci working some strikes from top position.
Jos Ricci is in close to MacDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jos Ricci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
MacDonald is rocked!#T1#
Jos Ricci chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh MacDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jos Ricci arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! MacDonald's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Jos Ricci !
A victorious Carlos Jos Ricci 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:
GLFC 7: Alvac Vs Coolidge
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
MacDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks MacDonald out cold! What a finish! Steel is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerome Steel!
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Event:
GLFC 5: Destruction
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
MacDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Laraque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laraque misses with some strikes from the bottom.
MacDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald is pressing down on Laraque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laraque is holding on for now.
Laraque wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SU#
MacDonald escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
MacDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Laraque's guard.
Laraque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
Laraque trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Laraque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laraque looking for a sweep. Not yet Laraque, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laraque is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Laraque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
MacDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacDonald seems keen to control Laraque's posture.
Laraque trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
Laraque wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
MacDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laraque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laraque's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
MacDonald has control of Laraque's left arm, preventing Laraque from doing any damage.
Laraque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque preventing the sweep.
Laraque stays in close to MacDonald's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Laraque is having none of it.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
It looked like MacDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
Laraque throws a combination that misses
and Laraque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
MacDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laraque on his heels. He'll look to pass Laraque's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
MacDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
MacDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laraque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laraque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Laraque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacDonald defends well.
Laraque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laraque working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Laraque pushes him off.
Laraque throws a right hand that MacDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that MacDonald also avoids with ease.
Laraque tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
MacDonald has managed to clinch.
Laraque tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacDonald leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Laraque turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laraque manages to end up in side control.#ES#
MacDonald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but MacDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laraque swinging wildly here.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses
and MacDonald counters with a series of strikes. Laraque will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laraque is breathing heavily.#CL#
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
MacDonald has hold of one of Laraque's legs. Laraque is fighting the takedown attempt but MacDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1##SU#
MacDonald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
MacDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laraque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacDonald preventing the sweep.
MacDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laraque can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Laraque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laraque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald postures up in Laraque's guard and throws a big left but Laraque blocks it.
Laraque trying to control the position.
Laraque being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laraque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacDonald's guard. #REVB#
MacDonald has his hands on Laraque's head, controlling the position.
Laraque trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laraque is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacDonald has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
MacDonald throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but instead Laraque has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Laraque stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald is working hard here to advance position.
MacDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laraque's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laraque is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
MacDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacDonald tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laraque.
Laraque regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laraque looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laraque regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laraque wants to sweep here but MacDonald controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Laraque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
MacDonald instigates a clinch.
Laraque is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laraque has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laraque up against the cage.#TD#
MacDonald gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacDonald is keen to just control but Laraque is a slippery customer.
Laraque gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Laraque has MacDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacDonald advances position into side control!#SU#
MacDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rory MacDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laraque tries to get to full guard but MacDonald has control of the leg. #T4#
Laraque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
MacDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Laraque actively working from the bottom here.
MacDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Laraque to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacDonald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory MacDonald!
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Event:
GLFC 2: Warriors
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Boucher fails with a takedown attempt.
MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Boucher counters with a single leg into guard. MacDonald didn't expect that.
MacDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
MacDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald wants to pass the guard but Boucher is keeping the position.
MacDonald being controlled here momentarily.
MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boucher is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Boucher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Boucher is looking for a triangle but MacDonald pushes his legs off easily.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald trying to control but Boucher is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boucher pulls MacDonald in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Boucher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Boucher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Boucher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boucher fails with the takedown.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.#CL2#
Boucher closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boucher is defending well for now.
Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Boucher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Boucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Boucher tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boucher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacDonald fails with the takedown.
Boucher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald is looking to counter the offense by Boucher and move into the clinch.
Boucher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Boucher persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDonald is looking for a counter combo.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Boucher moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from MacDonald. No joy for Boucher on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacDonald is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Boucher instigates a clinch.
Boucher is trying to drag MacDonald to the mat but MacDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDonald working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald shoots in but Boucher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Boucher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDonald as he jumps to the side.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boucher sprawls well. Boucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad.
Boucher raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from MacDonald. No joy for Boucher on that attempt.
MacDonald misses with a head kick.
As MacDonald backs off Boucher throws a huge counter combo but MacDonald manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
MacDonald tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Boucher holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment.
Boucher avoiding damage.
Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boucher slows down the pace here.
Boucher gets underhooks to prevent MacDonald's takedown attempt.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boucher.
Boucher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
MacDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boucher shoots in and drives through. MacDonald sprawls well.#CL2#
Boucher moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Boucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boucher as he avoids it easily.
Boucher is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boucher throws a right and a left that MacDonald avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Boucher. No joy for MacDonald on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boucher, which made it look bad. #T4##CL2#
Boucher has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Boucher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boucher is defended easily by MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
Boucher darts in looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets double underhooks and turns Boucher into the cage.
MacDonald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boucher.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Boucher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
MacDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Boucher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacDonald defends well and Boucher ends up having to push MacDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boucher circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from MacDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacDonald with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Boucher has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Boucher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacDonald uses from the top position.
MacDonald won't allow Boucher to sweep him here.
Boucher has MacDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Boucher is retaining full guard.
MacDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Boucher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boucher is in guard.#REVB#
Boucher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Boucher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boucher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacDonald swivels and escapes.
Rory MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Boucher.
MacDonald tries to clinch there but Boucher circles away.
#CL2#
Boucher closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
MacDonald is trying to drag Boucher to the mat but Boucher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Boucher won't allow it.
#TD2#
Boucher jumps guard.
Boucher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boucher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Boucher keeps moving. #ES2#
Boucher has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacDonald is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2#
Boucher drags the fight down to the ground.
MacDonald wanted to stand there but Boucher had control of the position.
MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boucher is keeping the position for now.
Boucher wants to sweep but no luck.
MacDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Boucher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boucher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Boucher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boucher pushing down on MacDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Boucher escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Boucher clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boucher as MacDonald tries to tie him up.
Boucher tries to pull guard but MacDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Boucher drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Boucher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boucher 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Boucher!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 879 Round 2
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Tournament sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tournament throws out a counter right but MacDonald avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Tournament throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tournament is in MacDonald's guard.
Tournament postures up.
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.
MacDonald has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament landing some decent shots from guard.
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.
Tournament slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament landing some decent shots from guard.
Tournament scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
MacDonald is rocked!
Tournament is looking to pass into half guard but MacDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacDonald is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tournament working for a triangle but MacDonald defends it easily.
Tournament keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Tournament trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
MacDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tournament has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Tournament's legs - danger averted.#T2#
MacDonald is fighting to break Tournament's control of his arms but Tournament is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tournament bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacDonald's guard. #REVB#
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Tournament controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tournament controls the pace.
Tournament passes MacDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tournament landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tournament has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tournament lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Tournament tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tournament looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tournament seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacDonald manages to get to full guard.
Tournament stands up over MacDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tournament slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tournament postures up.
Tournament cracks MacDonald with a solid left hand.#T4#
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Tournament might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tournament postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tournament's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tournament is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tournament lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
Tournament is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament 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##TD2#
Tournament gets a double leg takedown into MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald seems keen to control Tournament's posture.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
MacDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tournament trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Tournament content to stall in guard here.
Tournament's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament stands up over MacDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Tournament looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tournament keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Tournament has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tournament lands a couple of elbows.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacDonald working a defensive guard here.
Tournament sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacDonald's guard. #SUB2#
Tournament is looking for a kimura but MacDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tournament to get the leverage.
Tournament looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacDonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh MacDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tournament slips a nice elbow through MacDonald's hands, connecting with MacDonald's forehead.#T2#
Tournament takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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. Tournament connects with a nice short shot to MacDonald's temple.
MacDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tournament in particular looking to stall.#ES#
MacDonald kicks off Tournament and gets to his feet.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Tournament sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Tournament missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald slips a jab from Tournament.#T3#
Tournament misses the shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tournament counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tournament.
Tournament is stalling in the full guard.
Tournament working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tournament defends well.
Tournament lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tournament scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tournament chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
Tournament controlling from the top position.
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tournament distracts MacDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tournament passes into half guard.
MacDonald trying to control but Tournament postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Tournament is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Tournament showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tournament is looking to score with low kicks.
Tournament misses with a hook.
MacDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Tournament waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacDonald.#TD2#
Tournament drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tournament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tournament lands a couple of digs.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
Tournament not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament landing with the ground and pound.
Tournament is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Tournament distracts MacDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tournament postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
Tournament makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Tournament is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tournament postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silas Tournament has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tournament works over MacDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
MacDonald has momentary wrist control but Tournament slips an elbow through the middle.
Tournament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tournament seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tournament gets to his feet and stands over MacDonald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! MacDonald felt that one! Tournament unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save MacDonald from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Tournament!
A victorious Silas Tournament thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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QFC Tournament 879 Round 1
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Maha fails with the takedown
and MacDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maha. That one must have hurt.
Maha moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalja Maha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maha fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maha leaves MacDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Maha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maha throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
MacDonald drives through and clinches with Maha against the cage.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDonald can't get the takedown.
#T1#
MacDonald looking for a takedown.
Kalja Maha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacDonald.#BC#
Maha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Maha breaks from the clinch.
Maha with a poor takedown
and MacDonald counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maha.
MacDonald connects with a body shot that sends Maha's belly button to the back.#T2##CL#
Maha takes the fight into the clinch.
Maha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Maha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maha shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Maha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Maha.
#CL2#
MacDonald clinches with his opponent.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Maha is controlling him.
Maha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Maha keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Maha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maha is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maha is breathing heavily.
MacDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Maha shows good takedown defense.
Maha tries to counter by clinching up but MacDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
MacDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maha avoids it.#TD#
Maha successfully pulls guard.
Maha keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully. #T4#
MacDonald stops Maha from standing up. #SUB#
Maha throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacDonald escapes and throws Maha's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by MacDonald.
MacDonald advances to full mount.
Maha regains half guard.
MacDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory MacDonald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Maha.
MacDonald is looking for the big counter here.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maha avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Maha gets tackled into the cage by MacDonald. MacDonald maintains the clinch.
MacDonald jumps guard but Maha stands there with MacDonald around his waist. MacDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald is pushing Maha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalja Maha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory MacDonald.#T1#
MacDonald is working for takedown but Maha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Maha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maha misses with the combination.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Maha.
MacDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maha.
MacDonald works over Maha's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Maha closes the distance and pushes MacDonald back into the cage.#T2#
Maha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacDonald smiles and moves away.
Maha fails with the takedown.
Maha moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
MacDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maha doesn't manage to clinch there - MacDonald circles away.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maha as he avoids it easily.
Maha tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Maha wants to clinch.
And MacDonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Maha pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
MacDonald clinches with his opponent.
Maha being controlled against the cage.#T3##TD#
Maha pulls MacDonald into guard.
MacDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maha controls MacDonald momentarily but MacDonald frees himself.
Maha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Maha tries to keep at a distance but MacDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rory MacDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maha tries a knee to the head but MacDonald blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And MacDonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Maha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maha.
MacDonald wants to counter the offense by Maha and move into the clinch position.
MacDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maha.
Maha fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maha attempts a counter takedown but MacDonald avoids it well and moves away.
Maha shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalja Maha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Maha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacDonald darts in and clinches Maha up against the cage.
Maha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maha is pressed up against the cage. MacDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maha down to the mat. Maha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Maha avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Maha forces MacDonald back against the cage and clinches.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Maha keeps him there for the moment.
Maha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Maha is controlling him.
MacDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDonald is trying to drag Maha to the mat but Maha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Maha misses with a knee to the head.
Maha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Maha manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
MacDonald darts in and clinches Maha up against the cage.
Maha prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDonald tries for a takedown but Maha manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Maha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Maha is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
Maha tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maha somewhat.
MacDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maha with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Maha. Those never looked like landing.
Maha has his takedown stuffed
and MacDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for MacDonald. That snapped Maha's head back.
Maha shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maha slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As MacDonald looks to move away, Maha throws a big counter combo but MacDonald just gets out of the way.#CL2#
MacDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maha.
MacDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Maha won't allow it.
MacDonald is trying to drag Maha to the mat but Maha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory MacDonald.
I've got MacDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Rory MacDonald!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Rory MacDonald!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Rory MacDonald!
Rory MacDonald wins by unanimous decision!
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