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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
MacLaren dives in for a single leg takedown but Silverston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
MacLaren moves into the clinch successfully.
MacLaren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
MacLaren breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
MacLaren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Silverston has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
MacLaren'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.
MacLaren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silverston smiles and moves away.
Stunny Silverston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James MacLaren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silverston defends well and MacLaren ends up having to push Silverston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silverston is looking for a counter combo.
MacLaren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silverston digs a good body shot into MacLaren's ribs.#T1#
Silverston scores with a one two! MacLaren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacLaren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silverston but Silverston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLaren tries to clinch up
and Silverston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacLaren wants to clinch.
Silverston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Silverston slaps away a takedown attempt from MacLaren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silverston !
James MacLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silverston throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silverston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silverston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLaren.
#CL2#
MacLaren moves into the clinch successfully.
MacLaren leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
MacLaren pulls Silverston into guard.
#SUB2#
MacLaren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silverston defends it easily.#T3#
Silverston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverston prevents MacLaren from getting back to his feet.
Silverston throws a big right hand that misses.
MacLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacLaren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacLaren.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silverston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacLaren's waist but MacLaren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silverston off to one side.
Silverston scoring well with a low kick there.
Silverston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silverston scores with a one two! MacLaren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacLaren keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
MacLaren takes the fight into the clinch.
MacLaren tries to pull guard but Silverston won't allow it.
MacLaren wants a takedown.
MacLaren lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stunny Silverston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from MacLaren misses.
Silverston scores with a hook.
MacLaren throws a right and a left that Silverston avoids nicely.
Silverston throws a series of punches but MacLaren moves out of range.
Silverston lands with a kick to the temple. MacLaren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacLaren. #CL2#
MacLaren darts in and clinches Silverston up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverston is looking to break free of the clinch but MacLaren has double underhooks.
A short left from Silverston .
MacLaren tries to pull guard but Silverston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
MacLaren is pushing Silverston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silverston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLaren.
#BC2#
MacLaren breaks from the clinch.
Silverston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacLaren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stunny Silverston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James MacLaren.
MacLaren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Silverston tries to keep at a distance but MacLaren has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
MacLaren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLaren can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Silverston . No joy for MacLaren on that attempt.
Silverston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacLaren's calf.
MacLaren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silverston tries to avoid it but MacLaren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silverston to the ground. Silverston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacLaren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silverston .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLaren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacLaren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLaren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silverston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacLaren has his takedown stuffed
and Silverston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
MacLaren is rocked!#T3#
MacLaren shoots and misses
and Silverston counters with a left right combination that sends MacLaren crashing to the mat - Silverston wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding MacLaren out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stunny Silverston !
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Event:
RRFC 5 Kano vs MacLaren
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Kano goes for a double leg but MacLaren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacLaren continues to drive forward.
MacLaren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLaren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLaren is defended easily by Kano.
MacLaren has a takedown stuffed.
MacLaren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kano shoots in for a takedown but MacLaren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goji Kano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLaren closes the distance and clinches up with Kano, looking for a takedown. MacLaren pushes Kano against the cage but Kano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
MacLaren drives through and clinches with Kano against the cage.
#TD2#
MacLaren lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacLaren is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but MacLaren frees his head nicely. Oh but Kano has switched to an armbar! MacLaren is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Goji Kano!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 2
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Onolunose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLaren sprawls well. MacLaren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onolunose gets slowly back to his feet.
Onolunose closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacLaren circles away.
Onolunose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Onolunose wants it to stay on the feet.
MacLaren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Onolunose dives in for a single leg takedown but MacLaren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idris Onolunose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onolunose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacLaren's waist but MacLaren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Onolunose off to one side.
Onolunose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Onolunose looking to score a takedown here. MacLaren is defending well but Onolunose drives through and ends up in MacLaren's guard.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacLaren is looking to stand up but Onolunose isn't so interested in that idea.
MacLaren trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onolunose is looking to work some ground and pound but MacLaren has wrist control.
MacLaren looking to control.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
MacLaren working for a triangle but Onolunose defends it easily.
MacLaren has momentary wrist control but Onolunose slips an elbow through the middle.
MacLaren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onolunose throws an elbow that misses. MacLaren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Onolunose's guard. Nice move by MacLaren!#REVB#
MacLaren controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Onolunose throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacLaren escapes and throws Onolunose's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
MacLaren stands up and beckons Onolunose to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacLaren enables Onolunose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacLaren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2##SUB2#
Onolunose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLaren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Onolunose.
MacLaren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLaren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacLaren is trying to control the position but Onolunose postures up.
Onolunose stopping the sweep attempt from MacLaren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onolunose postures up.
MacLaren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Onolunose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacLaren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
MacLaren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onolunose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onolunose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacLaren is trying to control the position but Onolunose postures up. #T3#
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Onolunose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Onolunose looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaren is keen to just control but Onolunose is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Onolunose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLaren wants to take a breather but Onolunose is having none of it. #SUB#
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Onolunose looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaren trying to control from half guard but Onolunose is working away.
MacLaren thows a huge punch but Onolunose dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onolunose blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacLaren.
MacLaren trying to control from half guard but Onolunose is working away. #SUB#
Onolunose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Idris Onolunose will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Onolunose shoots in for a double leg but MacLaren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Onolunose shoots in and drives through. MacLaren sprawls well.
MacLaren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onolunose but Onolunose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onolunose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLaren sprawls well. MacLaren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onolunose gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLaren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idris Onolunose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
MacLaren closes the distance and clinches.
Onolunose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacLaren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
MacLaren gets control of Onolunose's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacLaren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacLaren trying to control the position here.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Onolunose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
MacLaren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onolunose is aware though and is defending well.
MacLaren trying to keep a closed guard but Onolunose is proving a slippery customer.
Onolunose postures up in MacLaren's guard and throws a big left but MacLaren blocks it.
MacLaren trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Onolunose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Onolunose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Onolunose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
MacLaren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onolunose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onolunose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Onolunose throws an elbow that misses. MacLaren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Onolunose's guard. Nice move by MacLaren!#REVB#
Onolunose keeping moving, preventing MacLaren from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
MacLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLaren wanted to stand there but Onolunose had control of the position.
MacLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacLaren wants to control from the top but Onolunose keeps moving.
MacLaren wants to stand but Onolunose is controlling his posture from full guard.
Onolunose keeping moving, preventing MacLaren from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Onolunose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLaren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacLaren wants to stand but Onolunose has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacLaren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacLaren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onolunose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacLaren somewhat.
Onolunose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLaren defends it nicely.
Onolunose shoots in for a takedown but MacLaren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLaren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Onolunose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacLaren avoids it really well and circles away.
Onolunose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacLaren.#TD#
Onolunose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacLaren was covering up waiting for the punch and Onolunose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacLaren has control of Onolunose's left arm, preventing Onolunose from doing any damage.
MacLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
MacLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onolunose tries to roll over but MacLaren keeps him under control.
MacLaren 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.
James MacLaren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Onolunose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacLaren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Onolunose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacLaren wants to get back to his feet but Onolunose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Onolunose postures up in MacLaren's guard and throws a big left but MacLaren blocks it.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
MacLaren has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Onolunose is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
MacLaren prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacLaren taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacLaren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Onolunose is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
MacLaren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Onolunose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onolunose tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
MacLaren wants to stand but Onolunose has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Onolunose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
Onolunose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
MacLaren wants to control but Onolunose is keeping him busy.
Onolunose is in trouble now - MacLaren has advanced to mount!
Onolunose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Onolunose tries to reverse the position but MacLaren maintains control.
MacLaren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacLaren looking to finish with strikes here!
MacLaren content just to control the position here.
MacLaren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Onolunose tries to reverse the position but MacLaren maintains control.
MacLaren controlling his opponent. #T3#
Onolunose is desperately trying to improve his position but MacLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
MacLaren looking to control but Onolunose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacLaren looking to ground and pound but Onolunose is blocking nicely.
MacLaren controlling from the full mount.
Onolunose can't escape the position.
The referee warns Onolunose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James MacLaren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onolunose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Onolunose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Onolunose is squirming around, avoiding MacLaren's attempts to control the action. #T4#
MacLaren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Onolunose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Onolunose wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacLaren.
MacLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Onolunose is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacLaren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
MacLaren looking to secure an arm triangle but Onolunose defends it well.
Onolunose gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James MacLaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacLaren 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James MacLaren!
An out of breath James MacLaren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Kingstar avoids the head kick by MacLaren.
#CL#
MacLaren moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
Kingstar is leaning against MacLaren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingstar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacLaren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
MacLaren decides to pull guard.
MacLaren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingstar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kingstar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacLaren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kingstar working a defensive guard here.
MacLaren stays in close to Kingstar's body and controls the position.
Kingstar is trying to keep MacLaren in close.
#SUB2#
Kingstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLaren defends well.
MacLaren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Kingstar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacLaren stacks Kingstar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacLaren!
Kingstar tries to bench press MacLaren off him but MacLaren keeps the position.
MacLaren working the ground and pound.
Kingstar struggling a bit here.
MacLaren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kingstar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacLaren controls the position from side control.
MacLaren wants to stand but Kingstar has his arm trapped. #T3#
MacLaren in side control, throwing shots but Kingstar defends.
Kingstar is not content to let MacLaren control the position. #SU#
MacLaren decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kingstar to his feet.
A lazy left from Kingstar finds it's target.
Kingstar jabs at MacLaren's body.
Kingstar avoids the body shot from MacLaren.
MacLaren shoots in and drives through. Kingstar sprawls well.
Kingstar keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLaren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pradak Kingstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLaren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Kingstar swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLaren.
MacLaren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingstar lands with an overhand left.
Kingstar lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Kingstar there.
Kingstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLaren throws a leg kick but Kingstar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacLaren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLaren goes for a double leg but Kingstar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingstar continues to drive forward.#TD#
MacLaren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingstar is trying to defend but MacLaren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kingstar regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pradak Kingstar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
MacLaren dives in and grabs Kingstar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingstar pushes down on MacLaren's head and hops out.
MacLaren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingstar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingstar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacLaren with a body shot.
Kingstar scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLaren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLaren throws a low kick, looking for Kingstar's leg but Kingstar calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kingstar.
Pradak Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Kingstar.
Kingstar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLaren.
MacLaren fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James MacLaren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Kingstar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingstar.#T1#
Kingstar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingstar lands with a good body shot.#TD#
MacLaren gets the takedown into side control.
Kingstar is trying to control MacLaren's posture but MacLaren avoids it.
Kingstar looks to move to half guard but instead MacLaren has passed into mount! Damn!
MacLaren controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingstar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacLaren unloads with some shots from mount but Kingstar bucks and avoids them well.
MacLaren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
MacLaren stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
MacLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingstar finds it's way round the side to connect with MacLaren's head.
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!
MacLaren throws a body kick that misses.
Kingstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Kingstar scores with a jab. MacLaren acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
MacLaren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kingstar tries to buck MacLaren off but MacLaren is having none of it.
Kingstar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacLaren.
James MacLaren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks MacLaren politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacLaren prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Kingstar isn't going anywhere.
MacLaren taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingstar can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacLaren advances nicely into full mount.
Kingstar is working to get back to half guard.
Kingstar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLaren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
MacLaren has hold of Kingstar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kingstar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kingstar tries to lock up and control but MacLaren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Kingstar is trying to reverse the position but instead MacLaren has taken his back - oops!
Kingstar trying to control but not successfully.
Kingstar is trying to break free.
What can Kingstar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kingstar trying to control the hands but MacLaren breaks the grip.
Kingstar is in bad spot here.
MacLaren not allowing Kingstar to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James MacLaren will probably get the nod.
That's time! MacLaren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kingstar connects with a looping right hand.
MacLaren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kingstar lands with a nice body punch.
Kingstar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
MacLaren gets the takedown into side control.
MacLaren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kingstar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacLaren is looking to take a break and control but Kingstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingstar prevents MacLaren from improving position.
MacLaren wants to control but Kingstar is keeping him busy. #T1#
A control attempt from Kingstar but he's now mounted!
Kingstar is squirming around, avoiding MacLaren's attempts to control the action.
Kingstar wants to hold on but MacLaren pushes him away.
MacLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kingstar is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
MacLaren is working for a guillotine from mount but Kingstar frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
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.
MacLaren landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacLaren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kingstar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingstar tries to control the position but MacLaren now has his back.
Kingstar can't escape the position.
MacLaren tries to get the hooks in deep but Kingstar pushed the leg off.
Kingstar wants to control his opponent's hands but MacLaren gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacLaren controlling the positon.#T3##SUB#
MacLaren working for the choke.
Kingstar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kingstar just trying to survive but MacLaren is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kingstar is really stuck here.
#SUB#
MacLaren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
MacLaren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kingstar's body.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
MacLaren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kingstar trying to control the hands but MacLaren won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
James MacLaren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLaren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James MacLaren!
James MacLaren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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