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Event:
UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
MacDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesage.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.
Lesage tries to clinch up
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
Lesage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
MacDonald cracks Lesage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacDonald has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lesage to stand back up!#ROC2#Lesage is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brody MacDonald! |
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Event:
UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like MF Jones has been cut.
Jones cracks MacDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of MacDonald's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones cracks MacDonald with an open hand slap.
MacDonald walks into a jab.
Jones circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops MacDonald to the canvas! MacDonald doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jones keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MF Jones! |
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Event:
MMAH 108
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Samba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Samba.
Samba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacDonald throws a good cross that connects.
Samba missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Samba misses with a jab to the body
and MacDonald rattles Samba with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Samba tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. MacDonald dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Samba stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald! |
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Event:
MMAH 98
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
MacDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Supko misses its intended target.
MacDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacDonald moves forwards but Supko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacDonald.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by MacDonald there.
MacDonald scores with a jab. Supko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target. #KD2#
MacDonald lands a big right hand that sends Supko crashing to the mat! MacDonald stays standing though and waves Supko back to his feet!
MacDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
MacDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supko.
MacDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Supko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Supko ducks down to avoid it.
MacDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Supko to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Supko's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Supko looks to throw the jab but MacDonald is out of range.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko staying out of range there.
Supko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacDonald.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supko misses the jab.
Supko throws a hook to the side of MacDonald's head but MacDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDonald. #T2#
MacDonald moves out of range as Supko strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Supko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
Supko throws a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Supko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
MacDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko jabs MacDonald right on the nose. MacDonald blinks but takes it well.
MacDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Supko takes one on the button.
Supko slips a jab from MacDonald.#T3#
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supko lands with a right hand.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Supko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target.
Jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Supko ducks right into an uppercut from MacDonald.
A combination from MacDonald does no damage.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Supko moved 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!
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Supko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Supko throws a shot to the body.
Supko with a hook.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Supko slips a straight right by MacDonald.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Supko slips a jab from MacDonald.
Supko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Supko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Supko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Supko slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
MacDonald 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.
Supko throws a right and a left that MacDonald avoids nicely.
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 Ksawery Supko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supko.
A little feinted left hand from Supko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. MacDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Supko is rocked!
Supko avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
A big right from Supko misses.
MacDonald scores with the left hand. Supko knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Supko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Supko seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supko.
Supko dodges the punch combination from MacDonald.
A cross from Supko lands.#T1#
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald throws a right hand that Supko ducks under and follows up with a left that Supko also avoids with ease.
Supko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Supko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Supko thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Supko.
MacDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald misses with a straight left. #T2#
MacDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Supko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Supko's corner calls for a 1-2. Supko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Supko moved out of range.
Supko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
A jab from Supko misses.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Supko ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supko counters with a three punch combo that has MacDonald backing up. MacDonald nods at Supko to acknowledge the strikes.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Supko. #T3#
MacDonald throws a hook but Supko blocks it.
Supko lands with a cross.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko scores with a nice right hand.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald misses with a body punch
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supko was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Supko scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supko cracks a nice hook into MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
MacDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Supko misses.
MacDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacDonald scores with a body shot.
MacDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Supko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Supko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brody MacDonald'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Supko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supko throws out a loose jab but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald moves forwards but Supko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Supko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Supko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacDonald moves forwards but Supko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacDonald throws out the jab.
MacDonald takes a swing at Supko's ribcage but misses.
Supko misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Supko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Supko looks to land a combination but MacDonald avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from MacDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
MacDonald digs a good body shot into Supko's ribs.
MacDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Supko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald slips under a jab.
MacDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supko throws a big counter combination but MacDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Supko misses with a head kick.
Supko throws a one two combo.
Supko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Supko slips under a jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Supko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
Supko sizes up MacDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Supko throws the left hand but MacDonald avoids the punch easily.
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supko lands an overhand right.
MacDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Supko.
Supko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Supko.#T3#
MacDonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Supko eats them both and turns towards MacDonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
MacDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ksawery Supko is winning the standup battle so far.
Supko misses with an uppercut. MacDonald saw that one coming.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Supko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supko throws a lazy uppercut
letting MacDonald counter with a right hand.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a nice uppercut.
Supko throws a one two combo.
MacDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald cracks a nice hook into Supko's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supko catches MacDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Supko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
A jab from MacDonald does it's job there.
Supko connects with a body shot.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Supko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDonald can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Supko.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supko moves away.
MacDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ksawery Supko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supko slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ksawery Supko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Supko 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksawery Supko! |
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Event:
MMAH 91
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Slivers saw that one coming.
MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slivers.
MacDonald throws a nice looking combination but Slivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Slivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slivers misses with an uppercut
and MacDonald counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Slivers has been cut.
Slivers misses with a double jab.
MacDonald slips a straight right by Slivers.
MacDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
Slivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slivers misses with a looping right.
MacDonald drops Slivers with a naaaaasty hook - Slivers is in real trouble here! MacDonald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald! |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Traynor ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Traynor with a series of wild strikes but Traynor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Traynor.
#CUT2#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Traynor counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Traynor finds it's target.
MacDonald misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Traynor counters by clinching up.
Traynor prevents a body shot from MacDonald. #BC2#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traynor scores with a three punch combo!
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Traynor clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Traynor scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor lands a nice uppercut.
Traynor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Traynor has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traynor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head. #BC2#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the body
enabling Traynor to counter with a crisp jab.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traynor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Traynor slips under a jab from MacDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Traynor with a nice cross.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a right hand to the body.
MacDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Traynor saw that one coming.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Traynor misses.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Traynor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacDonald on the side of the head.
Traynor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traynor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traynor connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#Jeez, Brody MacDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Traynor slips under a jab.
Traynor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Traynor and MacDonald goes tumbling to the canvas! Traynor follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#MacDonald is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brody MacDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Traynor!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Gray cracks MacDonald with a good jab.
No joy there for MacDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gray.
Gray scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from MacDonald.
MacDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alex Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDonald moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from MacDonald misses
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gray lands a glancing blow to the side of MacDonald's head.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
MacDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacDonald misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Gray lands with a shot to the body.
Gray throws an overhand right that lands on MacDonald's shoulder, as MacDonald tries to avoid the shot.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gray misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from MacDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gray swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald scores with a nice strike.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
MacDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gray thuds a left hand into MacDonald's body.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray scores with a hook.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray digs a good hook to MacDonald's body.
Gray stuns MacDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
Gray defending well as MacDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Gray throws a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacDonald throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacDonald lands a jab to Gray's midsection.#T3#
Gray scores with a nice right hand.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Gray lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Gray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray lands with a shot to the body.
Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
MacDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacDonald on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Gray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
MacDonald avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gray works MacDonald's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by MacDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacDonald.#CUT#It looks like Alex Gray has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Gray lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Gray's cut.
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#
Gray misses with a right hand
enabling MacDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
MacDonald slips a straight right by Gray.
Alex Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray jabs at MacDonald's body.
Gray scores with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Gray moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from MacDonald.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A short left from Gray.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald wants to break free but Gray has control.
Gray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald tries to break free but Gray pushes him back against the cage.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
MacDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
MacDonald lands with a right to the head.
Gray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Gray has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Gray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Gray.
MacDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A short left from Gray. #T2#
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
MacDonald looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Gray - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Gray.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Gray has double underhooks.
Alex Gray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gray works on MacDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray digs a right hand into MacDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDonald's gas tank.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray digs a right hand into MacDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDonald's gas tank.
MacDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
A body shot lands from Gray.
#BC2#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gray scores with a hook to the body. MacDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gray jabs at MacDonald's body.#T4#
Gray scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of MacDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
MacDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Gray rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
MacDonald takes a shot to the head.
MacDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Gray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
MacDonald is trying to stall.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Gray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gray jabs MacDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Gray.
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the body from Gray misses
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray dips to his left and cracks MacDonald with an uppercut!
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!
Gray jabs MacDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gray scores with the left hand. MacDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by MacDonald.
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray connects with a looping right hand.
Gray scores with a jab to the body.
Gray cracks MacDonald with a good jab.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacDonald misses the body punch
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacDonald.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald misses with a combination
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
MacDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald swinging wildly here.
Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped MacDonald's head back.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Gray rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
#BC2#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray scores with a sloppy right hand. MacDonald should have avoided that one.
Gray stuns MacDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray lunges at MacDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacDonald's hand.
Gray moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.
MacDonald throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray connects with a body shot that sends MacDonald's belly button to the back.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacDonald has time to react.#CL2#
Gray closes the distance and pushes MacDonald back into the cage.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray digs a right hand underneath MacDonald's ribcage. MacDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Gray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray has MacDonald pressed against the cage, preventing MacDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Gray blocks a body shot from MacDonald.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray is working MacDonald over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gray 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gray! |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Mullen takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacDonald.
Mullen stalls.
Mullen lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
Mullen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullen lands with an uppercut that bounces MacDonald off the cage and back into range.
Mullen tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
MacDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
Mullen ducks right into an uppercut from MacDonald. #CL#
Mullen rushes MacDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mullen breaks the clinch.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Mullen has been cut.#T1#
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Mullen moved out of range nicely.
MacDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.#CL#
Mullen has MacDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Mullen has him pinned against the cage.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullen won't allow it.
#BC#
Mullen breaks from the clinch.
Mullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Mullen's head.
Mullen tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range.
Mullen scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Mullen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC#
Mullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Mullen.
MacDonald lands with a straight right. Mullen didn't see that one coming.
MacDonald throws the left hand but Mullen avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Mullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacDonald cracks Mullen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Mullen is rocked!
Mullen falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacDonald counters with a huge left! Mullen is in big trouble! He's backing up but MacDonald isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mullen from any more damage. A dominating finish by MacDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald! |
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