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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ger McDonnell (ranked 1347 p4p, 1523 weight class) and Sickwat Dan (ranked 141 p4p, 164 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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10 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sickwat Dan !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Dan throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan clinches up against the cage.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonnell.
Dan slowing the pace effectively.
McDonnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dan .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan is trying to stall.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dan misses with the head strike.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dan .
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dan throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Dan slips a jab from McDonnell.
Dan drives through and clinches with McDonnell against the cage.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dan 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 shot in the inside from Dan .
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Dan misses its intended target.
Dan throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Dan catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell cracks Dan with an open hand slap.
A jab from Dan finds it's way through McDonnell's defenses.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dan ! But no joy.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dan .
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Dan slips the punch.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dan misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
Dan falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonnell counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Dan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As McDonnell backs off Dan throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Dan pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range and Dan settles back down.
Dan wants to clinch.
Dan checks the leg kick.
Dan needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonnell as he avoids it easily.
Dan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dan throws a head kick that misses.
Dan dives in and scores a takedown into McDonnell's guard.
Dan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Dan from controlling successfully.
Dan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Dan .
McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dan 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonnell under the eye.
Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
Sickwat Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dan tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Dan misses the target.
McDonnell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dan .
McDonnell swings for the body but Dan moves out of range.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Dan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dan swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Dan throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
Dan misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
McDonnell gets tackled into the cage by Dan . Dan maintains the clinch.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dan controls his hands.
McDonnell presses Dan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from McDonnell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonnell as Dan tries to tie him up.
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Dan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Dan is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Dan unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dan looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
Dan goes for a double leg but McDonnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDonnell continues to drive forward.
As Dan looks to move away, McDonnell throws a big counter combo but Dan just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from McDonnell as Dan shoots in.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Dan moves out of range.
McDonnell swings for the body but Dan moves out of range.
Dan misses with a wild combination.
Dan clinches with his opponent.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Dan 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McDonnell.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
Dan throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell with a jab.
Dan tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Dan slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dan takes one to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonnell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonnell throws a jab when Dan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dan under the eye.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the head.
Dan throws a one two combo.
Dan dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ger McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan .
Dan throws a big shot that misses.
Dan misses with a takedown attempt
and Dan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Dan 's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Dan .
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell slips a jab from Dan .
Dan throws a head kick that misses
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan is looking to clinch.
McDonnell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Dan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dan also avoids with ease.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Dan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan staying out of range there.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Dan moves out of range easily.
Dan tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dan .
Dan throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Dan shoots for a takedown but McDonnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Dan defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
Dan moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
Dan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Dan didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell cracks Dan with a good jab.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell looks to land a combination. Dan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dan .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Dan 's head but Dan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away.
A head kick by Dan misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Dan misses.
Dan slips a jab from McDonnell.
A shot to the body from Dan misses
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Dan saw that one coming.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dan misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Dan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell connects with the punch.
Dan misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a low kick as Dan jumps back.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Dan .
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Dan 's head back.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.
Dan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Dan seems unphased.
Dan misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Dan down.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
A slow jab from Dan misses its intended target.
Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Dan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dan throws a good cross that connects.
Dan gets the takedown into side control.
Dan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonnell keeps working.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.
McDonnell stops Dan from passing to mount.
An elbow from Dan crashes against the mat.
Dan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonnell, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
A relieved looking Ger McDonnell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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