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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Callard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Callard blocks the leg kick.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald counters with a body kick.
Callard digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
Callard is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Callard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Callard lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Callard.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callard.
Rob Callard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonald jabs at Callard's body.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Callard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Callard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Callard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callard throws out the jab.
Callard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Callard misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Callard saw that one coming.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Callard.
Callard tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Callard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Callard blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Callard lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Callard throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Callard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Callard as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
Callard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Callard.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callard.#T2#
Callard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Callard. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Callard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Callard lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Callard moved out of range nicely.
McDonald moves out of range as Callard strikes.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Callard at a distance.
Callard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Callard cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callard manages to avoid it.#T3#
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callard moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Callard looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Callard is defended easily by McDonald.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callard.
Callard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callard. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Callard saw that one coming.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callard.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Callard loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Callard throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Callard.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Callard misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses the jab.
Callard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Callard avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A counter left hand to the body from Callard misses its target.
Callard with a jab.
Callard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callard moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Callard's body.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Callard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Callard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Callard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald slips a jab from Callard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callard 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.
McDonald misses with a straight right. #TD#
Callard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Callard wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Callard. #SUB#
Callard seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callard's back!
McDonald has the hooks in. Callard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Callard looking very determined here, making life difficult for McDonald.
Callard tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Callard wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free.
Callard is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McDonald. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T2#
Callard manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Callard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Callard is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Callard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Callard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Callard landing with the ground and pound.
Callard throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Callard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Callard trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Callard 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.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Callard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Callard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callard wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Callard takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Callard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Callard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Callard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callard misses with a wild body shot.
Callard tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Callard throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callard lands with a good body shot.
Callard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rob Callard is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Callard. #CUT#
That has opened up Maurice McDonald's cut even more.
Callard lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
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#
McDonald throws a body punch but Callard moves out of range.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Callard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Callard.
Callard lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Callard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald punishes Callard's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Callard coming out on top.
Nice cross by Callard.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Callard moved out of range.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with a hook. Callard ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Callard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Callard takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callard misses with a looping right.#T1#
Callard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald is looking to slow Callard down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Callard.
Callard throws a big shot that misses.
Callard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callard ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
An attempted straight right counter from Callard misses the target.
McDonald throws a body punch but Callard moves out of range.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Callard.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Callard stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Callard as he connects with a hook.
Callard blocks a jab.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Callard catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Callard. Beautiful body shot.
Callard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Callard swinging wildly here.
Callard swings widly with a right hand
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Callard throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Callard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Callard.
Callard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Callard.
Callard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Callard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Callard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maurice McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Callard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
Callard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Callard counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses the jab.
Callard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Callard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Callard misses with an uppercut.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callard.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
Callard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Callard!
Callard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Callard.
Callard avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Callard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Callard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Callard works the jab nicely.
Callard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Callard lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Callard.
Callard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Callard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Callard, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Callard!
An out of breath Rob Callard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald. #CUT#
It looks like Santos Ryan has been cut.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McDonald! Ryan is out on his feet! McDonald rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ryan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ryan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice McDonald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryouchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryouchi somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryouchi.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryouchi. Ryouchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Ryouchi has been cut.
Ryouchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryouchi. Ryouchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryouchi tries to clinch up.#TD#
Ryouchi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!
Ryouchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ryouchi tries to score with some ground and pound. McDonald controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ryouchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald has one of Ryouchi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
McDonald defending against the ground and pound.
McDonald prevents Ryouchi from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryouchi tries to stand but McDonald is controlling his head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald tries to bench press Ryouchi off him but Ryouchi keeps the position.
Ryouchi trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #SUB#
Ryouchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryouchi tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD2#
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Ryouchi tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Ryouchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ryouchi is rocked!#T3#
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Ryouchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Ryouchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ryouchi tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! McDonald wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice McDonald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Pritchard throws a body shot but no joy.
Pritchard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Pritchard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Pritchard has been cut.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Pritchard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald lands a jab to Pritchard's midsection.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Pritchard's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pritchard with a nice cross.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pritchard throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Maurice McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Pritchard is rocked!
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Pritchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald slips a straight right by Pritchard.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Pritchard's ribs.
McDonald steps in with a hook that catches Pritchard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McDonald follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pritchard looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice McDonald!
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Event:
AD355:Lindgren Vs Bailey Sr.
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Brown checks it #TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald controlling Brown's posture.
Brown postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Brown 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.#T1#
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald prevents Brown from improving position.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Brown takes a little break here. McDonald wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Brown is working McDonald over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown throws an elbow but McDonald slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown is trying to move to mount but McDonald reverses beautifully and ends up in Brown's guard.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVR##T4#
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
Brown working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonald to regain full guard.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald.
McDonald gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Brown has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McDonald.
McDonald trying to get back to his feet but Brown is in full control for now.
Brown lands strikes to the head. #T1#
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McDonald is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble!
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown unloading with bombs!#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brown loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McDonald scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Brown land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Brown stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD352: Doolittle Vs Long
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
De Villefort avoids the body shot from McDonald.
De Villefort avoids the body shot from McDonald.
De Villefort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
De Villefort tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Villefort taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Villefort landing knees to the body.
De Villefort throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
De Villefort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
De Villefort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Villefort.
De Villefort lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Villefort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
De Villefort working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Villefort lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Villefort has McDonald pressed against the cage.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, De Villefort scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've been informed that De Villefort has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from De Villefort.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Villefort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by De Villefort.
#T2#
McDonald lands a body shot.
De Villefort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald wants to stall.
De Villefort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Villefort is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
De Villefort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from De Villefort.
De Villefort tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing De Villefort back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Villefort.
De Villefort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Villefort.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of De Villefort's head.
De Villefort takes a shot to the head.
De Villefort misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from De Villefort as the two fighters clinch.
De Villefort scores with a shoulder strike.
De Villefort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from De Villefort.
De Villefort tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Villefort lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but De Villefort avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
De Villefort tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Villefort avoids the head kick by McDonald.
De Villefort avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and De Villefort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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?
De Villefort checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald takes a swing at De Villefort's ribcage but misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - De Villefort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from De Villefort finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
De Villefort flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but De Villefort saw it coming and moves away.
De Villefort lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Villefort manages to avoid it.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Villefort.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. De Villefort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Villefort looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Villefort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Villefort misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
De Villefort misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Villefort scores with a spinning back kick!
De Villefort moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noirtier De Villefort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Villefort connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Villefort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Villefort slips a jab from McDonald.
Nice cross by McDonald.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Villefort.
De Villefort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick but De Villefort moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Villefort throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but De Villefort is out of range.
De Villefort moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noirtier De Villefort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Villefort throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Villefort misses the target. #T1#
McDonald slips under a jab from De Villefort.
McDonald staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
De Villefort scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
letting De Villefort counter with a right hand.
McDonald thumps De Villefort with a low kick.#CL2#
De Villefort gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Villefort works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
De Villefort lands a nice uppercut.
De Villefort lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from De Villefort.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Villefort using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noirtier De Villefort seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Villefort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Villefort tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
De Villefort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald working aggressively here.
#T2##BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
De Villefort lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Villefort lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
De Villefort buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Villefort moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as De Villefort blocks the leg kick.
De Villefort lands a jab to the nose.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Maurice McDonald's cut is getting worse.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Villefort counters with a big right hand! Oh McDonald is in trouble here! De Villefort follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noirtier De Villefort!
Noirtier De Villefort 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:
AD347: Donkey Kong
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Lundin moves away and avoids it.
Lundin misses with a kick to the body.
Lundin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
Lundin moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Lundin.
Lundin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lundin.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
Lundin 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 misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundin lands with a nice body kick.
Lundin lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Lundin missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lundin.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lundin.
#T1#
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
As McDonald backs away, Lundin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lundin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lundin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Lundin gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Lundin.
Lundin misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Lundin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lundin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lundin can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Lundin misses with a body punch.
#T2#
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Lundin is working McDonald over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
Lundin misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lundin.
Lundin swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Lundin.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Lundin.
Lundin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lundin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lundin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lundin throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Lundin misses with a leg kick.
Lundin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lundin.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lundin throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Lundin against the cage.
#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lundin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Lundin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Lundin moves out of range easily.
Lundin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Lundin 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!
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lundin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundin throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Lundin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lundin throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Lundin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lundin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lundin - that will leave a mark!
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lundin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Lundin connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Lundin.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lundin rather than just go for the knockout.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Lundin avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Lundin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lundin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McDonald swings for the body but Lundin moves out of range.
Lundin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lundin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lundin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lundin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Lundin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald takes a swing at Lundin's ribcage but misses.
Lundin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lundin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lundin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Lundin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lundin's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Lundin.
#T1#
McDonald slips under a jab.
Lundin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Lundin counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
Lundin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lundin moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Lundin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cody Lundin is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Lundin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Lundin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!#CL#
Lundin has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Lundin trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lundin into the cage.
Lundin lands a body punch. #T2#
McDonald slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald is leaning against Lundin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lundin blocks an uppercut.
Lundin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundin backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Lundin misses with the head strike.
McDonald blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Lundin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Lundin has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lundin fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Lundin working aggressively here.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald avoiding damage as Lundin throws knees to the body.
McDonald trying to stall but Lundin improves his position.
Lundin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lundin misses with the head strike.
Cody Lundin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
Lundin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
Lundin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Lundin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lundin struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Lundin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lundin misses with a body punch.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
Lundin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
#KD2#
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Lundin tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Lundin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lundin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by McDonald - that's a beauty! Lundin is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even McDonald can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maurice McDonald!
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Event:
AD343: Super Luigi
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicoletti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nicoletti tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Nicoletti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicoletti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nicoletti tries to clinch up.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Nicoletti moves out of range easily.
Nicoletti just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicoletti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletti avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Nicoletti is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicoletti.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Nicoletti's knee but Nicoletti avoids it well.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maurice McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicoletti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicoletti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
Nicoletti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maurice McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattia Nicoletti.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicoletti 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.#TD2#
Nicoletti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Nicoletti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicoletti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nicoletti throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicoletti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Nicoletti from controlling successfully.
Nicoletti throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Nicoletti.#SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nicoletti has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicoletti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicoletti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicoletti 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#
Nicoletti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Nicoletti.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Nicoletti is controlling well.
#T4#
Nicoletti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicoletti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nicoletti with the ground and pound but McDonald uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nicoletti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nicoletti throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald pulls Nicoletti in to control the position.
Nicoletti preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicoletti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald pulls Nicoletti in close to prevent any damage.
Nicoletti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nicoletti is looking to stall here but McDonald recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maurice McDonald 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicoletti.
Nicoletti misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicoletti manages to avoid it.
Nicoletti throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicoletti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nicoletti tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Nicoletti tries to clinch up.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicoletti throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletti scores with a nice body kick.
Nicoletti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nicoletti tries to clinch up.
Nicoletti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicoletti tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Nicoletti slips under a jab.
Nicoletti throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicoletti throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick but Nicoletti moves out of range.
Nicoletti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nicoletti misses with a low kick.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicoletti takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Nicoletti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nicoletti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nicoletti thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Nicoletti sits in half guard.
Nicoletti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nicoletti with the ground and pound but McDonald uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Nicoletti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nicoletti wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Nicoletti being controlled here momentarily.
Nicoletti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nicoletti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nicoletti connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicoletti prevents McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Nicoletti passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nicoletti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head. #T3#
Nicoletti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicoletti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nicoletti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti throws a big right hand that misses.
Nicoletti trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Nicoletti throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Nicoletti stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nicoletti trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Mattia Nicoletti has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Nicoletti.
McDonald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nicoletti.
Nicoletti working away.
Nicoletti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McDonald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nicoletti.
Nicoletti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nicoletti working the body and head with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
McDonald regains half guard, as Nicoletti was trying to land strikes.
Nicoletti is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattia Nicoletti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice McDonald's cut.
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#
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicoletti fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicoletti throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Nicoletti is out of range.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicoletti on the side of the head.
Nicoletti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald sizes up Nicoletti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicoletti is looking to land body kicks.
Nicoletti throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily. #T1#
McDonald blocks the body kick.
Nicoletti throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicoletti.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Nicoletti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Nicoletti.
Nicoletti tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Nicoletti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nicoletti throwing strikes but McDonald manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nicoletti is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Nicoletti manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
Nicoletti manages to get to full guard.
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!
Nicoletti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nicoletti is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nicoletti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Nicoletti tries to pass.
Nicoletti looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
McDonald is working Nicoletti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald won't allow Nicoletti to sweep him here.
Nicoletti keeps trying to improve his position.
Nicoletti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald prevents Nicoletti from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald controlling the pace.
Nicoletti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nicoletti trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nicoletti looking for a kimura from the bottom but McDonald passes into side control!
Nicoletti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicoletti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice McDonald!
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