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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick McDonald (ranked 3106 p4p, 4190 weight class) and Conrad Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conrad Frost!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frost misses with a straight right.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Conrad Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Frost.
McDonald digs a good hook to Frost's body.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Conrad Frost has been cut.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Frost throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so McDonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Frost is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
Frost holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Come on McDonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald just leaning against Frost, taking a breather.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Frost.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conrad Frost's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost misses with a looping right.
A big left from Frost misses.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Frost throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
McDonald slips under a jab from Frost.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Derrick McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Frost misses.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost misses the jab.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Frost with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
McDonald defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Conrad Frost's cut even more.
Frost throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Frost is looking for the big counter here.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips a jab from Frost.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Frost avoids it well and moves away.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Frost is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald cracks Frost with a nice body shot.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frost trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frost into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conrad Frost'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. This is the final round!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Frost throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Frost missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Frost takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost misses with a double jab.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Frost is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frost can't break the clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frost up against the cage.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Frost working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Frost's ribcage. Frost let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McDonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frost.
Frost is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
Derrick McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Conrad Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick McDonald!
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