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Event:
HRL83
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Sidorov shoots and misses
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidorov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from McDonald.#TD#
Sidorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sidorov showed some decent athleticism there.
Sidorov stops McDonald from getting back to his feet.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Sidorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sidorov controlling the pace.
McDonald trying to hold on to Sidorov's head to control him but Sidorov postures up.
McDonald pushes Sidorov off but Sidorov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Sidorov controls the position from side control.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Sidorov trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Sidorov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sidorov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sidorov is controlling him well.
Sidorov trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Sidorov's head and hops out.
Sidorov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sidorov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sidorov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sidorov prevents McDonald from getting back to his feet. #T3##ES2#
McDonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sidorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Sidorov is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidorov shoots and misses
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Sidorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.#T4#
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands with a hook. Sidorov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sidorov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sidorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ivan Sidorov's cut is getting worse.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Sidorov. Sidorov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sidorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sidorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Sidorov won't allow McDonald to get back to his feet.
Sidorov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut.
That's time! Sidorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sidorov dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Sidorov's head and hops out.
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sidorov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
Sidorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidorov shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sidorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from McDonald.#CUT2#Ivan Sidorov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McDonald lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sidorov is looking to close the distance but McDonald sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sidorov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sidorov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Raynard is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Raynard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raynard takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald lands a head kick. Raynard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Raynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Raynard.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raynard moves away.
Raynard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raynard's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald wants to slow Raynard down by chopping away at his legs.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald misses with a low kick.#T1#
Raynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Raynard misses with a body shot.
Raynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald thumps Raynard with a low kick.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Raynard misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard moved away.
Raynard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Raynard sees coming a mile off.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raynard! But no joy.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Raynard avoids it well.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Raynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Raynard saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Raynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Raynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Raynard.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Raynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raynard blocks a leg kick.
As McDonald backs off Raynard throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald takes a swing at Raynard's ribcage but misses.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raynard scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Raynard throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raynard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raynard blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Raynard is just out of range.
Raynard unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raynard throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald motions for Raynard to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with the combination.
It seemed like Raynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Raynard moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Raynard checks it
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
Raynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Raynard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Raynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raynard takes a step back to recover.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Raynard is out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Raynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald is looking to wear down Raynard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raynard scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Raynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Raynard shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald throws a jab when Raynard was well out of range.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Raynard.
Nice body punch from Raynard.
Raynard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raynard checks a leg kick.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Raynard's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raynard looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Raynard misses with a low kick.
Raynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Raynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Raynard blocks it.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raynard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Raynard's torso.
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Raynard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raynard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonald has got the better of the exchanges.
Raynard looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Raynard misses with the combination.
Raynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Raynard on that attempt.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald throws a low kick but Raynard moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Raynard's leg but Raynard calmly moves out of range.
Raynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Raynard's knee but Raynard avoids it well.
Raynard cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
#T4#
Raynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raynard throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raynard checks it well.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raynard moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Raynard lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raynard throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Raynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Raynard walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Raynard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Raynard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
McDonald moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Raynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Raynard misses with a low kick.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raynard's sensitive parts.
Raynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raynard momentarily.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
Raynard unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.#T2#
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raynard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Raynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Raynard's legs.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raynard is able to avoid easily.
Raynard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Raynard jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
McDonald punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Raynard throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Raynard blocks the leg kick.
Raynard is looking for the big counter here.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Raynard saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Raynard counters with a leg kick.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Raynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
Raynard avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Raynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Raynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Raynard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Raynard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald thumps Raynard with a low kick.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Raynard avoids them all with ease.
Raynard throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Raynard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Raynard throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald tries to bum rush Raynard with a series of wild strikes but Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Raynard blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
HRL72
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Meeks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald jabs Meeks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meeks wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meeks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meeks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Meeks.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Meeks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Meeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Meeks drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
#T2#
Meeks has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Meeks has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Meeks crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald presses Meeks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meeks missing with knees to the body.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Nicholas McDonald's cut even more.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Meeks has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from McDonald tenderised Meeks's leg. Meeks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks wants to clinch.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meeks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Turner Meeks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicholas McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Meeks checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meeks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meeks's head.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on McDonald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Meeks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from McDonald. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald counters with a body kick.
Meeks wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Meeks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Meeks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald lands a front kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meeks doesn't seem bothered though.
Meeks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Meeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald cracks Meeks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meeks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Meeks moves out of range.
Meeks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meeks checks a leg kick.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Meeks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meeks is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meeks.
McDonald wants to slow Meeks down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Meeks is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Meeks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald is looking to slow Meeks down with leg kicks.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meeks.
Meeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meeks rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meeks.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meeks at a distance.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Meeks tries to clinch up.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meeks manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Meeks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald punishes Meeks's body with a nice straight punch.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Meeks moved away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meeks on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicholas McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Meeks's front leg but catches the back leg as Meeks tries to avoid it.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Meeks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Meeks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it. #CL#
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #T1#
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meeks gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turner Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Meeks.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling the position.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
#T2##BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
An attempted straight right counter from Meeks misses the target.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meeks.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Meeks tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meeks with a body shot.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Meeks checks it.
Meeks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald thumps Meeks with a low kick.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Meeks moves away and avoids it.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Meeks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meeks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeks tries to clinch up.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Meeks moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Meeks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'. |
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Event:
HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
McCoy scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McCoy throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws a low kick but McCoy moves out of range easily.
McCoy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a fast counter high kick but McCoy manages to duck under it in time.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald connects with the punch.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McCoy slips under a jab.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCoy checks it well.
McCoy throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
A slow jab from McCoy misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
Nice defenses there by McCoy.
McCoy misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McCoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.#T2#
McCoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and McCoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
McCoy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCoy checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald is looking to slow McCoy down with leg kicks.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCoy throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.#T3#
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
McCoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McCoy moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
McCoy has managed to clinch.
McCoy jumps guard but McDonald stands there with McCoy around his waist. McCoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
McCoy drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald is looking to stand back up but McCoy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDonald.
McDonald felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
McCoy seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#T4#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but McCoy has mounted him!
McDonald manages to control the position for a moment.
McCoy working McDonald over with strikes here.
McCoy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McCoy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead McCoy has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
McCoy has managed to slip his arm under McDonald's chin. This could be all over... yep, McDonald is tapping out! Submission win for McCoy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gillechriosd McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL56
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald leaves Hall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Hall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDonald tries to kick Hall off in order to stand up. Hall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hall trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hall presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! McDonald has his hands clasped together but Hall breaks the hold and McDonald is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
A very excited looking Richard Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a one two combo.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Green.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Green is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Green.
A big right from Green misses.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Green blocks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Green. #T1#
Green shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green misses with a straight left.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green with a hook.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.#T2#
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!
Green looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Green. #TD#
Green feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDonald manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Green blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from McDonald on the inside. #BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Green is now in McDonald's guard.
Green wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Green stops McDonald from standing up.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##ES2#
McDonald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald avoiding damage.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Green scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
#T4#
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Green tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Green looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Green tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green slips a jab from McDonald.#T1#
Green misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a big right hand! Oh Green is in trouble here! McDonald follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
HRL45
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Ayari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ayari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ayari. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Ayari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ayari's head.
Ayari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ayari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Ayari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Ayari.
McDonald thumps Ayari with a low kick.
Ayari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Ayari misses.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Ayari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ayari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ayari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Ayari - just one landing.
Ayari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ayari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Ayari's front leg but catches the back leg as Ayari tries to avoid it.
Ayari connects with a jab.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ayari's sensitive parts.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Ayari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ayari just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ayari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ayari counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Ayari.
Ayari misses with a straight right.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Ayari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ayari misses with a looping left.
Ayari throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayari tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ayari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ayari misses.
McDonald takes a swing at Ayari's ribcage but misses.
Ayari is looking to counter punch.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ayari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab to Ayari's midsection.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Ayari counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ayari defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Ayari misses with a body shot.
Ayari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Ayari - just one landing.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Ayari.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Ayari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ayari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ayari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ayari.
It looked like Ayari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
Ayari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald cracks Ayari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ayari throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ayari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald slips under a jab from Ayari.
McDonald slips a jab from Ayari.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Ayari avoids it with no problem.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ayari.#T4#
Ayari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Ayari lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Ayari loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Ayari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ayari throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Ayari's body.
Ayari jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
Ayari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
Ayari swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ayari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ayari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Ayari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mounir Ayari will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDonald is looking to slow Ayari down with leg kicks.
Ayari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ayari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Ayari checks a leg kick.
Ayari throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Ayari.
Ayari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
Ayari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ayari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Ayari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayari scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Ayari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ayari. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ayari.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayari throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Ayari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
Ayari misses with a looping right.
Ayari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ayari cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ayari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ayari misses the shot to the body.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Ayari is out of range.
Ayari is looking to counter punch.
Ayari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ayari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald tries a low kick but Ayari avoids it.
Ayari throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald unleashes a big counter combination but Ayari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ayari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ayari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Ayari.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Ayari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayari misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Ayari throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Mounir Ayari is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ayari.
Ayari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
enabling Ayari to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
McDonald digs a good hook to Ayari's body.
Ayari lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald is looking to slow Ayari down with leg kicks.
Ayari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McDonald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ayari has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Ayari throws a big shot that misses.
Ayari cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald slips a straight right by Ayari.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ayari counter with a right hand.
Ayari lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald takes a swing at Ayari's ribcage but misses.
Ayari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ayari looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
Ayari falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ayari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ayari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Ayari.
Ayari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ayari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Ayari takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Ayari looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ayari lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Ayari backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ayari digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
Ayari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayari manages to avoid it.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ayari.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayari throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Ayari moves out of range easily.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ayari.
McDonald defending well as Ayari loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Ayari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mounir Ayari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald misses with a right hand
enabling Ayari to counter with a crisp jab.
Ayari throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ayari. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ayari misses the shot to the body.
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Ayari is wise to it.
Ayari with a hook.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Ayari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Ayari throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ayari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald slips a straight right by Ayari.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ayari's hands.
Ayari throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Ayari missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ayari. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Ayari slips the punch.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
Ayari swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Ayari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Ayari does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald slips under a jab from Ayari.
Ayari looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ayari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mounir Ayari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ayari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Ayari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
Ayari moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ayari misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald slips under a jab from Ayari.
Ayari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Ayari's head.
Ayari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ayari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald slips a jab from Ayari.
Ayari scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ayari manages to avoid it.
Ayari throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ayari moves away.
Ayari just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Ayari misses with a straight left.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McDonald avoids the body shot from Ayari.
Ayari takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ayari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Ayari sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Ayari off balance momentarily.
Ayari lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
Ayari looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ayari.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Ayari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Ayari misses.
Ayari checks the leg kick.
It looked like Ayari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ayari looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Ayari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
#T4#
McDonald throws a body punch but Ayari moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ayari rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Ayari.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Ayari moved away.
Ayari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ayari misses with a hook.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ayari staying out of range there.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Ayari misses with an uppercut
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Ayari just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ayari.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
Nicholas McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ayari doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mounir Ayari.
Well Ayari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mounir Ayari!
Mounir Ayari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz slips under a jab.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
McDonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald. #T2#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Diaz thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. #T4#
McDonald throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Noel Diaz 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#
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Diaz gets a clinch. #T1#
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
McDonald throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Diaz.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noel Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
Diaz lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonald to keep the fight standing.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Diaz.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Diaz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Diaz digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank. #TD#
Diaz gets control of McDonald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
McDonald is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McDonald is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McDonald is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HRL34
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raynard closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
McDonald misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raynard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raynard jumps guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
McDonald stalling the fight.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raynard.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Raynard throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Raynard wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses the jab.#CL2#
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Raynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard jumps guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
Raynard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raynard can turn it around.#T3#
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Raynard has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Raynard breaks from the clinch.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Raynard shoots in.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Raynard blocks it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raynard.
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Raynard wants to clinch.#T4#
Raynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Raynard decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Raynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Raynard wants to clinch.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raynard tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Raynard manages to avoid it.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2#
Raynard instigates a clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Raynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald wants to slow Raynard down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Raynard moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raynard checks a leg kick.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Raynard does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Raynard rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Raynard pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Raynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Raynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Raynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard 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.
McDonald won't allow Raynard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Raynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raynard keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald postures up in Raynard's guard and throws a big left but Raynard blocks it. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
Raynard throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Raynard is out of range.
Marlon Raynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Raynard instigates a clinch.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Raynard has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Raynard is controlling him.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Raynard avoids it well. #CL2#
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Raynard has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Raynard pulls guard.
McDonald stops Raynard from standing up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Raynard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Raynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Marlon Raynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raynard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Raynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Raynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Raynard stands and steps away. McDonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL2#
Raynard pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raynard displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Raynard gets a clinch. #T4#
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Raynard has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Raynard stalling against the cage.
Raynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Raynard moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Raynard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
McDonald cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicholas McDonald.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
HRL30 Taylor vs Murray
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
Dias paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald slips a jab from Dias.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dias. #SUB#
Dias looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dias prevents McDonald from standing back up.
#SUB#
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dias is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dias.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDonald has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dias escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dias!#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Dias keeps moving and retains side control.
Dias wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#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.
McDonald is trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Dias creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Dias seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dias off and has taken his back!
Dias breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McDonald is wriggling around but Dias manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Dias's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws a right and a left that Dias avoids nicely.
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
Dias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias scores with a hook.
Dias blocks a jab.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Dias.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there #TD#
and Dias counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald wants to control but Dias postures up.#SUB#
Dias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dias's guard! Nice work there by McDonald!
Vinny Dias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow. #T2##SUB#
Dias is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McDonald stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dias throws up his legs and catches McDonald in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McDonald tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dias! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinny Dias!
After the big win, Vinny Dias made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Rauta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rauta throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rauta doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Rauta throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Rauta misses with a looping right.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rauta checks it well.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rauta throws a counter combo.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta misses with a low kick.
Rauta throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rauta misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Rauta counters with a body kick.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rauta.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Rauta.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rauta misses with a body shot.
Rauta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Rauta instigates a clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
#T2#
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta scores with a hook to the body.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rauta just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow. #BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rauta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Rauta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rauta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Rauta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses.
Rauta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rauta. Beautiful body shot.
Rauta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rauta moves into the clinch.#T4#
McDonald tries to stall but Rauta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rauta can turn it around.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
McDonald swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a leg kick.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rauta has time to react.
Rauta misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Rauta misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Rauta.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws a right and a left that Rauta avoids nicely.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Rauta clinches with his opponent.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rauta tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald tries a body shot but Rauta blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Rauta, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rauta lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauta lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Rauta sees coming a mile off.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald motions for Rauta to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Rauta's leg. Rauta is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald connects with a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rauta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauta manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rauta fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rauta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
McDonald misses with a double jab
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta misses with a hook.
McDonald is looking to wear down Rauta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rauta throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Rauta only half commits.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Rauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta misses with a head kick.
Rauta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rauta lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Rauta throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
McDonald defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with some punches.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Rauta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rauta lands a nice shot to the body.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta lands a body shot.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta 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.#R3#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Rauta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rauta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rauta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rauta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rauta throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Rauta.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Rauta moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rauta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauta.
Rauta is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
#T1#
Rauta throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rauta throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rauta. That did some damage!
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta checks a leg kick.
Rauta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rauta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Rauta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rauta counters with a nice body kick.
Rauta moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A nice side step and Rauta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Rauta connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rauta. That snapped McDonald's head back.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald checks a low kick from Rauta.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Rauta.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rauta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Rauta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Rauta.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Rauta down.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Rauta avoids it well.
Rauta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta moves out of range easily.
Rauta scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.#T4#
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta jabs at McDonald's body.
Rauta throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald lands a jab to Rauta's midsection.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
It appears McDonald was looking to counter with a kick there.
McDonald slips under a jab from Rauta.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rauta.
Rauta checks the leg kick.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Rauta.
Rauta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Rauta works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nyrkki Rauta just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rauta lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Rauta scoring well with a low kick there.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Rauta blocks a jab.
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rauta.
Rauta tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Rauta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.#T1#
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rauta lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Rauta checks it
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Rauta throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald slips under a jab from Rauta.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Rauta moved away.#CL2#
Rauta clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a body punch.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Rauta has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald slips a straight right by Rauta.
McDonald keeps Rauta at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Rauta instigates a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3##BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Rauta's leg but Rauta calmly moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a hook.
Rauta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rauta.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rauta tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald tries a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Rauta moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauta.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Rauta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rauta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Rauta cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rauta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Rauta's front leg but catches the back leg as Rauta tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
McDonald feints and then cracks Rauta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rauta down.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rauta just manages to avoid it.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Rauta checks a leg kick nicely.
Rauta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Rauta scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rauta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rauta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
#T1#
Rauta walks into a left hand.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.#CL2#
Rauta clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Rauta saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.#T2#
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rauta.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Rauta avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald. #CL2#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Rauta misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Rauta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Rauta.
#CL2#
Rauta drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
#T3#
McDonald is trying to stall.
Rauta prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. #BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rauta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rauta is able to avoid easily.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
#T4#
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rauta.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Rauta.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rauta's sensitive parts.
Rauta swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald works Rauta's body with a nice hook.
Rauta thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Rauta.
Nyrkki Rauta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rauta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Rauta tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Nicholas McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rauta checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nyrkki Rauta.
Well Rauta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nyrkki Rauta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulos's legs.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xanthopoulos.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xanthopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
McDonald throws a push kick but Xanthopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xanthopoulos's sensitive parts.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald takes a swing at Xanthopoulos's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald takes a swing at Xanthopoulos's ribcage but misses.
As McDonald backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xanthopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xanthopoulos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.#T2#
Xanthopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald throws a right hand that Xanthopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Xanthopoulos also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xanthopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xanthopoulos cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xanthopoulos backs up against the cage.
Good work by Xanthopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Xanthopoulos jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xanthopoulos connects with a body shot.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulos moves away.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xanthopoulos. That did some damage!
McDonald connects with a right hand. Xanthopoulos shakes it off.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald stalks Xanthopoulos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xanthopoulos's face. Xanthopoulos staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Xanthopoulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Xanthopoulos checks it.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Xanthopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Xanthopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xanthopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick but Xanthopoulos avoids it.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald pushes Xanthopoulos away with a front kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Xanthopoulos's leg but Xanthopoulos calmly moves out of range.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xanthopoulos is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Xanthopoulos with an uppercut!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Xanthopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xanthopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald works over Xanthopoulos's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald misses with a hook
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xanthopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald is looking to wear down Xanthopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xanthopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xanthopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xanthopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a push kick but Xanthopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xanthopoulos. That did some damage!
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges. #T3#
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Xanthopoulos.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xanthopoulos avoids the head kick by McDonald.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Xanthopoulos swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
A big left from McDonald misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulos's legs.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Xanthopoulos checks it
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Xanthopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xanthopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Xanthopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald lands a head shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Xanthopoulos rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xanthopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xanthopoulos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Xanthopoulos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xanthopoulos's sensitive parts.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to slow Xanthopoulos down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
McDonald throws a head kick but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body.
McDonald tries to bum rush Xanthopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xanthopoulos dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Xanthopoulos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Xanthopoulos blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Xanthopoulos slips the punch.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xanthopoulos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Xanthopoulos blocks the low kick.
Xanthopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Jab by McDonald.#T3#
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Xanthopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
McDonald motions for Xanthopoulos to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Xanthopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Xanthopoulos is just out of range.
As McDonald backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald throws a leg kick
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xanthopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Xanthopoulos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xanthopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a push kick but Xanthopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulos's legs.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from McDonald misses.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Xanthopoulos moves out of range easily.
Xanthopoulos scores with a three punch combo!
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xanthopoulos checks it well.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Xanthopoulos moves out of range and McDonald only half commits. #T1#
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xanthopoulos's sensitive parts.
Xanthopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. McDonald catches Xanthopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulos moves away.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xanthopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
#T2#
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xanthopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos checks it.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Xanthopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid it.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Xanthopoulos connects with a jab.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand. #T3#
Xanthopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
McDonald throws a leg kick
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xanthopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
McDonald swinging wildly here.
As McDonald backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Xanthopoulos swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends McDonald down! Xanthopoulos is looking to finish but McDonald is intelligently defending himself.
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!
Xanthopoulos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos passes into half guard.
Xanthopoulos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
McDonald pushes Xanthopoulos off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Xanthopoulos avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Xanthopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Xanthopoulos checks it.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xanthopoulos. That did some damage!
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xanthopoulos is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Xanthopoulos moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald works Xanthopoulos's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xanthopoulos if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Xanthopoulos.
#T3#
Xanthopoulos checks the leg kick.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Xanthopoulos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Xanthopoulos avoids it.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Xanthopoulos scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Xanthopoulos looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Xanthopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses.
Xanthopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Xanthopoulos checks it
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xanthopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!
Nicholas McDonald is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and McDonald counters with a crisp one two that drops Diaz! McDonald thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diaz to his feet! Diaz is in big trouble!
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz wants to stay close but McDonald steps back to make room for something. Diaz seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from McDonald and Diaz drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicholas McDonald!
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald avoids the body shot from Capac.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.#TD2#
Capac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Capac wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Capac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Capac is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
Capac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Capac trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac controls from within his opponent's guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Capac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Capac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald wants to stand but Capac is controlling the position.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Capac 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#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym.
Capac uses his free foot to push down on McDonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDonald.
Capac lands a couple of good shots and McDonald has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is trying to get back to his feet but Capac has full control of the position and if anything, McDonald has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Capac on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McDonald is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Capac tightening his grip on McDonald, looking for the choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Capac lands punches and elbows. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Capac keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Capac is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McDonald is defending well though. Capac let's go of the attempt for now.
Capac has McDonald flattened out and is raining down punches.
Capac is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Capac. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Capac's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
Capac looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Capac is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Capac is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Capac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald. #T3#
Capac is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McDonald trying to get back to his feet but Capac is in full control for now.
Capac is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Capac is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Capac is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Capac working for the choke.
The referee is taking a good look at McDonald as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Capac!
#SUB2#
Capac is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Capac is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Capac is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Capac. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Capac's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Capac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Capac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Capac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Capac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McDonald misses the body punch
and Capac counters with a left to the body.
Capac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Capac checks it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Capac throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Capac is out of range.
It seemed like Capac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDonald.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Capac moves out of range.
McDonald swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Capac has time to react.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Capac avoids it well.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Capac's leg but Capac calmly moves out of range.
Capac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Capac avoids it well.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Capac blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Capac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Capac shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Capac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Capac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Capac lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Capac back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Capac.#TD2#
Capac closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to kick Capac off but Capac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Capac is looking for a kimura here.
Capac is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T2#
Capac working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McDonald's thigh. McDonald counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Capac distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald is pulling down on Capac's head to control his posture.
Capac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capac on the ground.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capac is one step ahead there.
McDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDonald tries to get out of the position.
Capac pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Capac wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Capac stops McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Capac lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Capac is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Capac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capac trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Capac seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Capac prevents McDonald from standing back up.
Capac passes the guard and advances to mount!
Capac wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Capac cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Capac looking to finish McDonald with some ground and pound. This is bad for McDonald!
Capac trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capac putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Capac wants to finish this one by submission but McDonald is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Capac.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Capac.
Capac blocks a head kick by McDonald.
A countering left hand to the body from Capac misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Capac. Capac gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Capac swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Capac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Capac moves out of range easily.
Capac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
Capac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Capac scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
A little jabbing left from Capac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Capac checks it well.
Capac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Capac moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Capac checks it
and Capac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Capac misses with a body shot.
Capac closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capac scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Capac throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Capac's body. Capac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Capac ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Capac avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Capac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there #TD2#
and Capac counters with a single leg into guard. McDonald didn't expect that.
McDonald wriggles free and stands up.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
Capac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Capac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald cracks Capac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Capac dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Capac's head and hops out.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Capac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Capac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDonald to the mat! McDonald manages to get full guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Capac in close.
#SUB2#
Capac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES#
McDonald has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Capac is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capac trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Capac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Capac jumps guard but McDonald stands there with Capac around his waist. Capac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Capac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Capac throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Capac blocks a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from Capac fails to land.
Capac misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Capac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Capac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Capac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Capac pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Capac blocking some punches.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Nicholas McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manco Capac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Capac 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
An out of breath Manco Capac 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:
SMASH: Schrodinger vs Donovan
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald slips a straight right by George.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
George looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
As George backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but George manages to avoid it all.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of George's head.
George shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A shot to the liver by George. Beautiful body shot.
George avoids the head kick by McDonald.
George is looking to counter punch.
George goes for a double leg but McDonald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDonald continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
George manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
George works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
George breaks the clinch.
Liam George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald throws a fast counter high kick but George manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like George wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks George in the body.
Donk. George catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
George gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
George misses with a body shot.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for George on that attempt.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
George defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
George shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
George connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
George will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped McDonald's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George with a nice calf kick.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
George with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings George.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like George wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for George with that takedown attempt. #T1#
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
George is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
George fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald avoids the body shot from George.
#T2#
McDonald throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
George throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
George half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as George shoots in.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but George is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
George takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
George will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald lands the left hand.#T3#
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
George looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
George shoots and misses
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#George is rocked!
George gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! McDonald points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. George wakes up just in time to hear McDonald thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Weaver's torso.
McDonald is looking to slow Weaver down with leg kicks.
Weaver avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Weaver takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a right hand that Weaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Weaver also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Weaver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weaver doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weaver just manages to avoid it.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weaver is defended easily by McDonald.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weaver throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Weaver moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weaver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weaver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weaver takes one to the chin there.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weaver showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald pushes Weaver off looking to stand but Weaver dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weaver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Weaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald pushes Weaver off looking to stand but Weaver dives back in and keeps control.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Weaver prevents McDonald from standing back up.
McDonald keeping control of the position.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Weaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Weaver isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Weaver lands a couple of digs.
Weaver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
McDonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Weaver postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald 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.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weaver moves away.
Weaver connects with a body shot.
Weaver throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Weaver counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
Weaver misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Weaver swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weaver's guard.#SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
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#
Weaver tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald works Weaver's body with a nice hook.
Weaver checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Weaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Weaver moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald throws a low kick but Weaver avoids it.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald cracks Weaver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
McDonald jabs at Weaver's body.#T1#
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Weaver is just out of range.
Weaver checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weaver throws a fast counter high kick but McDonald manages to duck under it in time.
Weaver looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Weaver's leg. Weaver is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald stalks Weaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weaver's face. Weaver staggers backwards, shaken.
Weaver throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weaver was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Weaver throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Weaver takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Weaver darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Weaver misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weaver throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weaver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Weaver moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from McDonald. #BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Weaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Weaver seems unphased.
Weaver blocks a leg kick.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
Weaver throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Weaver with that takedown attempt. #T4#
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Weaver's defenses.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
Weaver just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weaver moves away.
Weaver just misses with a punch to the body.
Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Weaver has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weaver or not. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Weaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weaver thumps McDonald with a low kick.
McDonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weaver counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Weaver to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab by McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weaver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
McDonald throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
McDonald slips a jab from Weaver.
Weaver avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Weaver's shoulder, as Weaver tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Weaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weaver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weaver at a distance.
#T2#
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weaver on the side of the head.
Weaver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weaver.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Weaver is out of range.
Good shot there by McDonald.
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Weaver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weaver looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?#T3#
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Weaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weaver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Weaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
Weaver with a nice cross.
Weaver just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Weaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald jabs at Weaver's body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Weaver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Weaver throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald lands the left hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws a head kick that Weaver semi-blocks.
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Weaver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Austin Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald! |
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SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knuckles throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Knuckles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Nice body kick from Knuckles.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Knuckles with a nice calf kick.
Knuckles looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from McDonald.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Knuckles counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Knuckles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knuckles is looking to counter punch.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
Knuckles blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knuckles if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
McDonald blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Knuckles looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald tries a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
As McDonald backs away, Knuckles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knuckles.
McDonald swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
McDonald jabs at Knuckles's body.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Knuckles with an uppercut!#T3#
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knuckles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald throws a push kick but Knuckles slaps the foot to one side.
Knuckles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knuckles blocks the body kick.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Knuckles checks it.#T4#
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knuckles takes a step back to recover.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a body kick.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald throws a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knuckles's hands.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckles misses with a kick to the body.
Knuckles avoids a kick to the body.
Knuckles takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Knuckles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Knuckles moved away.
Knuckles jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knuckles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald checks a low kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
Knuckles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knuckles checks a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knuckles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles with the inside leg kick.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Knuckles's knee but Knuckles avoids it well.
Knuckles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knuckles there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
A bone on bone clash there as Knuckles blocks the leg kick.
Knuckles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Knuckles coming out on top.
Knuckles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Knuckles feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knuckles checks it well.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald tries a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Good standup being displayed there by Knuckles as he connects with a hook.#T4#
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a thumping low kick.
Knuckles connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knuckles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knuckles checks a leg kick nicely.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald works Knuckles's body with a nice hook.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Knuckles.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Knuckles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knuckles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knuckles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knuckles connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Knuckles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knuckles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Knuckles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Knuckles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Knuckles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knuckles. That did some damage!
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Knuckles slips under a jab from McDonald.
Knuckles clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knuckles's sensitive parts.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knuckles motions for McDonald to come forward. Knuckles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Knuckles blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knuckles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald throws a low kick but Knuckles moves out of range easily.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Knuckles's ribs.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Knuckles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knuckles counters with a thumping low kick.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
Knuckles's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a solid body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Knuckles!
A very excited looking Bobby Knuckles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
McFistface shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is looking to stand up but McFistface isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
McFistface decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
McFistface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald kicks McFistface off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface tries to clinch up.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McFistface misses with a shot to the body
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McFistface throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from McDonald tenderised McFistface's leg. McFistface is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks McFistface with an uppercut!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McFistface off to one side.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McFistface shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McFistface keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald thumps McFistface with a low kick.
McFistface shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
McFistface fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and McFistface moves out of range easily.
McFistface lands with a kick to the ribs.
McFistface is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of McFistface's side.
Some wild striking there from McFistface.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
McFistface throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
McFistface moves into the clinch.#TD#
McFistface pulls McDonald into guard.
#SUB#
McFistface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFistface is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if McFistface 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.
McDonald has hold of McFistface's hands but McFistface slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McFistface sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from McFistface.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFistface. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McFistface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
McFistface throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McFistface is in McDonald's guard.
McFistface won't allow McDonald to get back to his feet.
McFistface postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McFistface trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface won't allow McDonald to get back to his feet.
McFistface with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFistface is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McFistface slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
McFistface is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFistface landing a few strikes.
McFistface creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McFistface asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McFistface connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDonald some visible discomfort.
#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
McFistface in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McDonald looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McFistface turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougie McFistface!
An out of breath Dougie McFistface 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:
Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
Constantinou loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Constantinou misses the jab.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Constantinou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Constantinou throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Constantinou looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
Constantinou takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Constantinou lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Constantinou at a distance.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Constantinou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Constantinou's belly button to the back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDonald.
Constantinou throws an off balance right hand
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Constantinou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Constantinou's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Constantinou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
Constantinou swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
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!
Constantinou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald slips under a jab from Constantinou.#T2#
McDonald pushes Constantinou away with a front kick.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Constantinou avoids it.
Constantinou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Constantinou throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald thumps Constantinou with a low kick.
Constantinou walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald.
Constantinou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Constantinou missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou blocks the body kick.
McDonald slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Constantinou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Constantinou.#T3#
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Nice shot by McDonald.
Constantinou throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Constantinou moves out of range easily.
McDonald is looking to wear down Constantinou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Constantinou misses with a straight left.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Constantinou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. McDonald catches Constantinou right on the button with a cross.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald jabs at Constantinou's body.#T4#
Constantinou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Giorgos Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Constantinou connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Constantinou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Constantinou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Constantinou.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Constantinou's ribs.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Constantinou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Constantinou fails to land with a series of punches.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Constantinou's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Constantinou shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Constantinou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Constantinou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Constantinou misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Constantinou's corner calls for a 1-2. Constantinou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. McDonald catches Constantinou right on the button with a cross.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Constantinou can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantinou misses the jab.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Constantinou jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Constantinou avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Constantinou connects with a body shot.
Constantinou looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Constantinou moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Constantinou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Constantinou lands with a nice body punch.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Constantinou shrugs it off though.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Constantinou moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
A good leg kick by McDonald. #T3#
Constantinou misses with a straight left.
Constantinou defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald thinks about countering with a body kick.
Constantinou loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald throws a hook but Constantinou avoids it easily.
McDonald throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
Constantinou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Constantinou's knee but Constantinou avoids it well.
Constantinou tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Constantinou backs away, McDonald returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Constantinou throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald slips under a jab from Constantinou.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Constantinou.
Constantinou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Constantinou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Constantinou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Constantinou throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Constantinou avoids it well.
Constantinou looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Constantinou falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald moves away from the strike by Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
Constantinou looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
A big left from Constantinou misses.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Constantinou takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Constantinou misses the target.
A left lands for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Constantinou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Constantinou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Constantinou lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Constantinou throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
Constantinou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonald.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Constantinou swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinou scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Giorgos Constantinou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McDonald defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
McDonald digs a good hook to Constantinou's body.
Constantinou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Constantinou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Constantinou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou walks into a jab.
Constantinou dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
Constantinou walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
McDonald slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T3#
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
McDonald cracks Constantinou with an open hand slap.
Constantinou misses the jab.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Constantinou circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Constantinou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Constantinou throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Constantinou's body. Constantinou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald cracks Constantinou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Constantinou does it's job there.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
Constantinou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Constantinou throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Constantinou if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Constantinou misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Constantinou on the side of the head.
Constantinou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinou off the cage and back into range.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Constantinou misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Babcock throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Babcock defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Babcock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babcock takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Babcock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Babcock's ribs.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Babcock.
Babcock is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Babcock off the cage and back into range.
Babcock looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Babcock tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babcock misses with a hook.
Babcock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
#T2#
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Babcock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Babcock's belly button to the back.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Babcock avoids them all with ease.
Babcock checks a leg kick.#T3#
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Babcock moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald works Babcock's body with a nice hook.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
Babcock tries to clinch up.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Babcock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Babcock throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babcock.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Babcock checks it.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald swings for the body but Babcock moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Babcock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
Babcock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babcock throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Babcock misses with a left hand
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Babcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald is looking to wear down Babcock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
McDonald stuns Babcock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Babcock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Babcock won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Babcock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Babcock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Babcock landing strikes.
Check out the look on Babcock's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babcock sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McDonald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald taking punishment in the form of punches.
McDonald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock is putting a hurting on McDonald here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald taking punishment in the form of punches.
McDonald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Babcock asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McDonald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Babcock working the head with strikes.
Babcock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Babcock working the ground and pound from side control.
Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McDonald to see if he's OK.#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
Babcock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh McDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
An elbow from Babcock crashes against the mat.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Babcock keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald taking a bit of punishment here - Babcock scoring with strikes. #ES#
McDonald throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Babcock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Babcock misses with an uppercut
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Babcock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Nice defenses there by Babcock.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald feints and then cracks Babcock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babcock down.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
A low kick from McDonald misses #TD2#
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babcock.
McDonald defending well as Babcock loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babcock.
Babcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babcock blocks the body kick.
Babcock takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Babcock moves into the clinch.#BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDonald is looking to control Babcock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Babcock has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Babcock unloading with bombs!
Jesse Thomas Babcock has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Babcock breaks from McDonald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McDonald wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
McDonald in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Babcock landing punches.
Babcock avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Babcock isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Babcock wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T2#
McDonald is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McDonald tries to hold on but Babcock postures up.
McDonald is bucking up trying to escape but Babcock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonald is trying to stand.
Babcock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McDonald?
McDonald wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Babcock cracks McDonald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Babcock loads up with a big shot that hurts McDonald! He's pulled Babcock in close but Babcock has postured up and lands more strikes. Can McDonald survive? More strikes from Babcock and McDonald is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A very excited looking Jesse Thomas Babcock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Carter does no damage.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carter dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Nice cross by McDonald.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Carter is looking to clinch.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.#T3#
McDonald avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Carter throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Carter lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
McDonald walks into a left hand. #T4#
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
McDonald lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Carter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Carter looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carter swinging wildly here.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carter misses with a body shot
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Carter.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.#T3#
Nice body kick from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
Carter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carter throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
McDonald is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Carter digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Donk. McDonald catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Carter avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Carter with a jab.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald 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#
McDonald throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from McDonald misses.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.#T1#
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Carter shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
McDonald jabs Carter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carter shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bane Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bane Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
Highland 192
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gavin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald is looking for a counter combo.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Gavin's torso.#T1#
Gavin misses with a double jab.
Gavin tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
McDonald is looking to counter with a body kick.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from McDonald lands.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Gavin tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Gavin avoided it.
McDonald lands a head kick!
McDonald lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Gavin off balance momentarily.
Gavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Gavin down.
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
A shot to the body from Gavin misses
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Gavin sees coming a mile off.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
As Gavin backs away, McDonald returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gavin with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin is looking to clinch.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
A big left from Gavin misses.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Gavin misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Gavin's ribs.
Gavin tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from McDonald.
Gavin throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald. #T1#
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gavin's hands.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Gavin avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gavin moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Gavin unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Gavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gavin.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gavin tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for McDonald.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Gavin.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.#T3#
McDonald thumps Gavin with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Gavin.
McDonald throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tommy Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald scores with a jab. Gavin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Gavin does no damage.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a combination. Gavin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald lands with a hook. Gavin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Gavin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gavin wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters with a big head kick but Gavin shrugs it off.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald works Gavin's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McDonald misses with a combination
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Gavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gavin tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Gavin knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Gavin didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Gavin wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.#T1#
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gavin cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald scores with a nice strike.#T2#
McDonald thows a body kick. Gavin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gavin misses with a double jab.
Gavin throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gavin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonald.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Gavin is rocked!
McDonald cracks Gavin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gavin falls backwards against the cage. McDonald follows up with more strikes that drop Gavin to his knees. McDonald keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gavin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
Bates with a poor takedown
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bates with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bates steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonald. That one must have hurt.
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
McDonald scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by McDonald.
Bates tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.#T3#
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by McDonald.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald. #T4#
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bates tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates shoots and misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Bates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Bates tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Bates back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bates. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald jabs at Bates's body.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Bates backs away looking to recover.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Bates is rocked!
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bates might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald connects with the punch.#T2#
McDonald digs a good hook to Bates's body.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
McDonald cracks Bates with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bates looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDonald finish him?
McDonald jabs Bates to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bates can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McDonald and Bates drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
TR73
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Wheeler lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Wheeler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the body
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wheeler scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Wheeler saw that one coming.
Wheeler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like John Archibald Wheeler has been cut.
McDonald misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A left lands for McDonald.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wheeler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheeler.
A countering left hand to the body from Wheeler misses.#CL2#
Wheeler pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Wheeler.
Wheeler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Wheeler scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Wheeler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Wheeler's head but Wheeler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking. #T3#
Wheeler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald catches Wheeler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheeler.
And Wheeler responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
McDonald cracks Wheeler with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
McDonald misses the body punch
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Wheeler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wheeler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald lands a high kick!
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!#CL2#
Wheeler clinches.
Wheeler misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wheeler throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wheeler! But no joy.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler avoids the head kick by McDonald.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Wheeler's shoulder, as Wheeler tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
McDonald thuds his right hand into Wheeler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wheeler tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Wheeler scores with a nice strike.
Wheeler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wheeler defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheeler can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Wheeler takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Wheeler scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Wheeler misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wheeler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wheeler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Wheeler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Wheeler blocks a leg kick.
Wheeler tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Wheeler lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Wheeler slips under a jab from McDonald.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wheeler has time to react.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Wheeler's head back.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Wheeler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wheeler to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Wheeler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wheeler finish him?!
#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Archibald Wheeler!
A victorious John Archibald Wheeler 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:
The Island Season 13, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Heisenberg takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Heisenberg throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Heisenberg's legs.
Heisenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Heisenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses the jab.#T1#
Jab from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Heisenberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Heisenberg moves out of range easily.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Heisenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Heisenberg moves out of range easily.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Heisenberg misses the jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heisenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
As McDonald backs off Heisenberg throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Heisenberg closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heisenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Heisenberg is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heisenberg crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heisenberg is keeping busy.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Heisenberg.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Heisenberg has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heisenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heisenberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald tries to work over Heisenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg slowing the pace effectively.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald letting Heisenberg take a breather here.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald tries to break free but Heisenberg pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heisenbergs head.
A knee to the head by Heisenberg.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald tries a body shot but Heisenberg blocks it.
#T4#
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Heisenberg keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heisenberg.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Heisenberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heisenberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Heisenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Heisenberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
Heisenberg stalling.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Heisenberg keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Heisenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Heisenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heisenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg is stalling here.
Heisenberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Heisenberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Heisenberg won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Heisenberg has the dominant position.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Heisenberg keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Heisenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Heisenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Heisenberg coming out on top.#CL2#
Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Heisenberg has the dominant position.
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Heisenberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Heisenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heisenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Heisenberg manages to break the clinch.
Heisenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heisenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heisenberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Heisenberg works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
Heisenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heisenberg throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Heisenberg wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Heisenberg has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Heisenberg won't allow it.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heisenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Heisenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Heisenberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heisenberg blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Heisenberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heisenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Heisenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Heisenberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heisenberg.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heisenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1##CL2#
Heisenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Heisenberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisenberg has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Heisenberg has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heisenberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Heisenberg is controlling him.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
Still in the clinch, Heisenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Heisenberg to work.
Knees to the body from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Heisenberg closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg stalling the fight.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Heisenberg lands with a left to the 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!
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Heisenberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Heisenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisenberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Heisenberg has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Heisenberg tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heisenberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald taking a breather.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
McDonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Heisenberg manages to break the clinch.
McDonald scores with a jab. Heisenberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heisenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
McDonald jabs Heisenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisenberg.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Heisenberg.
Werner Heisenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heisenberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Heisenberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Heisenberg darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heisenberg 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Werner Heisenberg!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Werner Heisenberg!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Werner Heisenberg!
Werner Heisenberg wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Werner Heisenberg 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:
The Island Season 13, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Munhoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munhoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Munhoz with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munhoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Munhoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Munhoz avoids it with no problem.
Munhoz tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munhoz misses with a takedown
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald cracks Munhoz with an open hand slap.
Munhoz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Munhoz falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters with a body kick. #T1#
A shot to the body from Munhoz misses
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald cracks Munhoz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munhoz throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Munhoz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Munhoz is out of range.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Munhoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Munhoz is rocked!
McDonald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Munhoz throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
Oh Munhoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munhoz misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
Munhoz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald scores with a counter punch that sends Munhoz to the canvas! McDonald smells blood - he's punishing Munhoz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Munhoz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Psycho.
Psycho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonald manages to circle out of the way.
Psycho misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Psycho tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Psycho misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald jabs Psycho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Psycho misses with a takedown
and Psycho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milos Psycho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Psycho's head.
Psycho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Psycho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Psycho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Psycho working away.
McDonald is pushing Psycho's head away, looking to escape. Psycho manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
McDonald throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McDonald lands a head kick. Psycho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Psycho's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Psycho tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Psycho shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald tests Psycho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crack! A monster head kick from McDonald and Psycho falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
TR66
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Black counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
McDonald jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Black swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Black misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
McDonald moves out of range as Black strikes.
McDonald throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.#CL#
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald looks winded!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
A hook to the body from Black.
A short uppercut from Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Black lands an uppercut.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Black scores with a shoulder strike.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
A hook to the body from Black.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
A short right from Black. #T3#
McDonald prevents a body shot from Black.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD#
Black drops McDonald onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDonald is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald takes a shot to the 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!
Black loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks McDonald senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Black!
Jack Black retains his welterweight title!
Jack Black 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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Event:
TR61 Frost V Luciano
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald lands a head shot.
No joy there for Munhoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munhoz throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Munhoz's front leg but catches the back leg as Munhoz tries to avoid it.
McDonald lands a head kick!
Alex Munhoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munhoz throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Munhoz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Munhoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! McDonald lands a beautiful left hook that drops Munhoz. Munhoz tries to recover but McDonald is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Munhoz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
TR58: Crosser v Erminus
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Mott takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mott scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Mott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mott misses the jab.
Bunny Mott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Mott moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
McDonald has Mott up against the cage in a clinch.
Mott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Mott throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Mott scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Mott.
Mott being controlled against the cage.
Mott takes a shot to the head.
McDonald pushes Mott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mott swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Mott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Mott takes a shot to the head.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mott misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mott throws a head punch that misses.
Mott gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
McDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mott up against the cage.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on McDonald's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mott backwards.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Mott uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Mott misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mott or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mott throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Mott.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mott prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from McDonald. #BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mott connects with a jab.
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Bunny Mott has been cut.
Mott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Mott swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Mott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mott throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mott scores with a nice strike.
Mott throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.#T4#
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Mott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mott throws out the jab. #KD2#
McDonald drops Mott with a beautiful combination! Mott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Mott is rocked!
Mott thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Mott misses.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Mott avoids it with no problem.
Mott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Mott misses with a hook.
Mott throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Mott's cut.
That's time! Mott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mott throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mott throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Mott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mott throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mott throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Mott moves his leg out of the way.
Mott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mott on the side of the head. #T1#
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mott.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
McDonald drops Mott with a beautiful combination! Mott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!
Oh Mott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald counters with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mott misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a big right hand! Oh Mott is in trouble here! McDonald follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
TR48: 420 Blunt Force Trauma
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Skelly is out of range.
Skelly tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Skelly tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skelly misses with a straight left.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skelly. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Skelly shoots in.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skelly throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Skelly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Skelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bill Skelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skelly drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Skelly looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range. #T1#
Skelly fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skelly fails with the takedown
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Skelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Skelly misses.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Skelly has a takedown stuffed.
Skelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a hook but Skelly blocks it.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
Skelly attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
Skelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
#T2#
Skelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Skelly avoids it with no problem.
Skelly looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skelly misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Skelly moved out of range nicely.
Skelly with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Skelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skelly throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald slips under a jab from Skelly.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
A head kick by Skelly misses
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skelly shoots and misses
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Skelly is rocked!#T3##CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Oh Skelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald slows down the pace here.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skelly seems to have got his legs back now.
Skelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonald to keep the fight standing.
McDonald digs a right hand into Skelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skelly's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skelly backwards.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Skelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Skelly tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skelly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a crisp right that sends Skelly to the canvas! McDonald follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
TR37: OMG, Back At It Again
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Poontapa is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
Poontapa wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Poontapa just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Poontapa is predictable there
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Poontapa.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poontapa.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poontapa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poontapa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poontapa defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Poontapa counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Poontapa moved out of range.
Poontapa throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Poontapa.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Poontapa fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Texas Poontapa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Poontapa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poontapa lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Poontapa.
Poontapa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Poontapa scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Poontapa there.
Poontapa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
McDonald throws a hook but Poontapa blocks it.
It looked like Poontapa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poontapa throws a body shot but no joy.
Poontapa scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Poontapa keeps the fight on the outside.
Poontapa falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
As Poontapa backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Poontapa manages to avoid it all.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Poontapa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Poontapa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
Poontapa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poontapa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poontapa misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Poontapa walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.#T3#
Jab by McDonald.#CUT2#It looks like Texas Poontapa has been cut.
Poontapa avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald slips a jab from Poontapa.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Poontapa.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Poontapa's head but Poontapa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poontapa is looking to counter punch.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Poontapa ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poontapa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Poontapa misses with a body shot.
Poontapa cracks McDonald with a good jab.
Poontapa fails to land with a series of punches.
Poontapa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald misses with a hook.#CL#
Poontapa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald is pushing Poontapa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poontapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald tries to circle away but Poontapa has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Texas Poontapa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Texas Poontapa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poontapa thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald slips a jab from Poontapa.
Poontapa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Poontapa slips the punch.
Poontapa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Poontapa drops McDonald with a beautiful combination! McDonald stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Poontapa is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.#CL#
Poontapa drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poontapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poontapa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poontapa lands a shoulder strike.
Poontapa tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poontapa's elbow.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Poontapa.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land. #T1#
A body shot lands from McDonald.
Poontapa tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald tries a body shot but Poontapa blocks it.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Poontapa keeps him there for the moment.
Poontapa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Poontapa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poontapa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Poontapa misses with some punches.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poontapa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poontapa has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poontapa has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
McDonald stalls.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poontapa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Poontapa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poontapa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
Poontapa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Poontapa.
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!
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Poontapa.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Poontapa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poontapa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poontapa is working McDonald over against the cage.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poontapa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Poontapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Poontapa's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Poontapa blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands a left hand.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to work over Poontapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Poontapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Poontapa.
Poontapa lands with a right to the head.
Poontapa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poontapa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
Poontapa can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poontapa lands a right hand.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poontapa or not.
Texas Poontapa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald can't break the clinch.
Poontapa effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald gets through Poontapa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poontapa tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Poontapa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Poontapa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poontapa has time to react.
Poontapa slips a straight right by McDonald.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poontapa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Poontapa throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Poontapa looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Poontapa lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poontapa misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Texas Poontapa is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poontapa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Poontapa tries to clinch
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poontapa throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poontapa connects with a looping right hand.
Poontapa misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poontapa!
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Poontapa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poontapa tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poontapa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald scores with a three punch combo!
Texas Poontapa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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!
A combination from Poontapa does no damage.
A left and a right from Poontapa both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a right hand that Poontapa ducks under and follows up with a left that Poontapa also avoids with ease.
Poontapa checks a leg kick.
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poontapa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Poontapa like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Poontapa from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald!
Texas Poontapa spoke after the fight, saying 'That guys a dick. I was supposed to be undefeated.'. |
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Event:
TR28: Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Munhoz with an uppercut!
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munhoz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munhoz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munhoz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald cracks Munhoz with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald catches Munhoz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1##KD2#
McDonald drops Munhoz with a beautiful combination! Munhoz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Alex Munhoz has been cut.
Munhoz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Munhoz is rocked!
Munhoz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Munhoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munhoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munhoz slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Munhoz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munhoz seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munhoz takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Munhoz takes one to the chin there.
Munhoz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by McDonald.#CL2#
McDonald forces Munhoz back against the cage and clinches.
Munhoz stalling.
#T3##TD#
Munhoz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position.
Munhoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munhoz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munhoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Munhoz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Munhoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munhoz controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Munhoz has wrist control.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munhoz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McDonald wants to stand and escape but Munhoz is having none of it.
Munhoz advances to half guard.
Munhoz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Munhoz trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McDonald really wants to buck Munhoz off and get back to his feet.
Munhoz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munhoz is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Munhoz is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Munhoz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munhoz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munhoz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands with a hook. Munhoz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Munhoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald works Munhoz's body with a nice hook.
McDonald misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Munhoz counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
McDonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Munhoz moves to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Munhoz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but McDonald won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Munhoz off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Munhoz! |
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Event:
Rogues Invade On Saturday 5
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Poontapa misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Poontapa. #CL#
Poontapa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald tries to break free but Poontapa pushes him back against the cage.
Poontapa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poontapa misses with a body punch.
Poontapa misses with some punches.
A short left from Poontapa.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poontapa misses with some punches.
Poontapa presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poontapa lands a left hand.
Poontapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poontapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald is stalling here.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Poontapa tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Poontapa back against the cage.
Poontapa prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from Poontapa fails to land.
A short right from Poontapa.
Poontapa tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Poontapa has double underhooks.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poontapa.
Poontapa misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald tries to work over Poontapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poontapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
A body shot lands from Poontapa.
Poontapa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poontapa blocks a body shot from McDonald.
A right handed body shot lands from Poontapa.
Poontapa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poontapa misses with the head strike.
Poontapa misses with a body punch.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poontapa.
Poontapa can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
Poontapa stalling.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Poontapa controls his hands.
Poontapa can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Poontapa.
Poontapa throws a head punch that misses.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poontapa backwards.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald is pushing Poontapa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Poontapa is working McDonald over against the cage.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Poontapa.
Poontapa is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Poontapa breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Poontapa has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage. #T4#
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poontapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poontapa.
McDonald misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Poontapa fails to land.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poontapa as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Poontapa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poontapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald has Poontapa pressed against the cage.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Poontapa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Poontapa pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Poontapa lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Poontapa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poontapa tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Poontapa back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Poontapa avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Poontapa misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Poontapa.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poontapa is keeping busy.#T1#
Poontapa misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Poontapa has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Poontapa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poontapa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Poontapa.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Poontapa has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Poontapa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald just leaning against Poontapa, taking a breather.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Poontapa. #T2#
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poontapa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Poontapa.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald tries a body shot but Poontapa blocks it.
Poontapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Poontapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Poontapa is stalling here.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Poontapa is controlling the position.
Poontapa lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Poontapa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poontapa fails to land.
Poontapa lands a shot to the body.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald is leaning against Poontapa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Poontapa.
Poontapa blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poontapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald has Poontapa pressed against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poontapas head.
Poontapa being controlled against the cage.
McDonald looking to stall.
#T4#
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poontapa blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poontapa tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Texas Poontapa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Poontapa lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald tries to stall but Poontapa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Texas Poontapa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Poontapa instigates a clinch.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poontapa.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Poontapa.
A short uppercut from Poontapa.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Poontapa's ribcage. Poontapa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Poontapa.
Poontapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poontapa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
Poontapa working aggressively here.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poontapa scores with a shoulder strike.
Poontapa prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Poontapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Poontapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poontapa swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poontapa lands a body punch.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poontapa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poontapa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald is stalling here.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McDonald.
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Poontapa.
Poontapa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Texas Poontapa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Poontapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poontapa tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Poontapa back against the cage.
Poontapa prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Poontapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald can't break the clinch.
McDonald tries to circle away but Poontapa has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald tries to work over Poontapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poontapa has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
#T3#
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poontapa.
McDonald tries to circle away but Poontapa has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poontapa backwards.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Poontapa has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.#T4#
McDonald tries a body shot but Poontapa blocks it.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poontapa prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poontapa.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poontapa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Poontapa pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Texas Poontapa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poontapa, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Poontapa!
Texas Poontapa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR14:Got Questions, Now Answer
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Killer.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer taking a breather.
Good body shot from Killer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Killer tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Killer lands a right hand. #T2#
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Killer is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and McDonald has denied him.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Killer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Killer.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from McDonald.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
McDonald tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Killer clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald digs a right hand into Killer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killer's gas tank.
Killer prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzz Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Killer misses with the head strike.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a left hand.
Killer presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
Killer lands a left hand.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Killer lands a left hand.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDonald has Killer pressed against the cage.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Killer looking to stall.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Killer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer lands the left hand.#CL2#
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Killer has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald wants to break free but Killer has control.
McDonald looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Killer prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killer is keeping busy.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
McDonald can't break the clinch.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Killer prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Killer lands a left hand.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Killer stalls. #T4#
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Killer has McDonald pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Killer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz Killer.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nicholas McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer misses with a left hand
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicholas McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Killer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Nice shot by Killer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer! |
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Event:
Rouges Invade On Saturday 3
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Skelly slips the punch.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald throws a right hand that Skelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Skelly also avoids with ease.
Skelly tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Skelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bill Skelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Skelly moves into the clinch.
McDonald just leaning against Skelly, taking a breather.
Skelly wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Skelly tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Skelly drops back down to his feet.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Skelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skelly or not.
Skelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
Skelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skelly is struggling to control the position.
Skelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skelly swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skelly wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Skelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skelly trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skelly into the cage.
Skelly takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Skelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Skelly.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Skelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skelly throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Skelly misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Skelly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald pulls Skelly in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McDonald defending well as Skelly loads up on a big left hand.
Skelly misses with a looping right.#T3##CL#
Skelly clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Skelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald stuns Skelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skelly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Skelly moves into the clinch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skelly fails to pull guard.
Skelly throws an elbow that misses.
Skelly is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skelly throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.#CL#
Skelly forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
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!
A body shot lands from McDonald.
#BC#
Skelly manages to break the clinch.
McDonald lands with a cross.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Skelly moves away and avoids it.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Skelly pushes him off.
Skelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skelly off to one side.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Skelly moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Skelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skelly misses with a takedown
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
Skelly shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skelly.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skelly's hands.
A cross from McDonald lands.#TD#
Skelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Skelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDonald has one foot on Skelly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skelly throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald cracks Skelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Skelly closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald can't break the clinch.
Skelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald cracks Skelly with a nice body shot.
Skelly tries to pull guard but McDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Skelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skelly working aggressively here.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
Skelly trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skelly into the cage.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skelly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Skelly is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skelly tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Skelly back against the cage.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Skelly.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Skelly throws a head punch that misses.
Skelly tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skelly takes a shot to the head.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#Skelly is rocked!#CL2#
McDonald rushes Skelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Skelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skelly throws an elbow but misses.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skelly backwards. #T3#
McDonald is leaning against Skelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skelly.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Skelly's ribcage. Skelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Come on McDonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDonald pushes Skelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skelly seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skelly.
McDonald tries to counter with a clinch but Skelly shakes him off and moves away.
Skelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Skelly misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Skelly misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a huge left! Skelly is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDonald isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Skelly from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
TR04: Gunshots or Firework?!
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot trying to control the position.
McDonald distracts Rot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Rot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.#T1#
Rot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald cracks Rot with a solid left hand.#T2#
McDonald postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rot covers up, he's hurt! McDonald keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McDonald and the ref steps in to end the fight! McDonald can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Aspect there.
Aspect misses with the body kick#CL2#
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDonald. #BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Aspect misses.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Aspect tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aspect .
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aspect . Aspect obviously looking to wear him down.
Aspect takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range.
Aspect misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Aspect pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
Aspect takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aspect gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aspect on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald cracks Aspect with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Aspect is rocked!
McDonald throws an overhand right that drops Aspect like a sack of potatoes! McDonald dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald! |
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