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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir John MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itof Meyachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyachev has chosen Pussy by Rammstein as his entrance music. Itof Meyachev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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174 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir John MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itof Meyachev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyachev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyachev is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meyachev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meyachev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meyachev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meyachev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacDonald turns into him and now he's in Meyachev's guard.
MacDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meyachev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meyachev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MacDonald is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Meyachev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MacDonald's back instead.
MacDonald is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Meyachev is persistently looking for the submission but MacDonald is defending it well.
MacDonald has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
MacDonald trying to control the position but Meyachev manages to sink in the hooks.
MacDonald turns into Meyachev and is now in his guard.
MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacDonald trying to control but Meyachev is working from the bottom.
Meyachev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meyachev wants to sweep but no luck.
Meyachev looking for a guillotine here but MacDonald defends easily.
MacDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyachev is retaining full guard.
MacDonald trying to control but Meyachev is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Sir John MacDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDonald works Meyachev's body with a nice hook.
MacDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev scores a takedown into full mount!
Meyachev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacDonald turns into him and now he's in Meyachev's guard.
Meyachev looks gassed!
Meyachev keeping full guard, as MacDonald tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyachev working for a triangle but MacDonald defends it easily.
Meyachev keeping full guard, as MacDonald tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald advances to half guard.
MacDonald wants to pass to mount but Meyachev is defending the position.
Meyachev is looking to improve his position.
MacDonald is trying to control. Meyachev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacDonald trying to mount his opponent but Meyachev defends it.
Meyachev is pressing down on MacDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meyachev is looking for a triangle but MacDonald pushes his legs off easily.
Meyachev keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
Meyachev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MacDonald is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Meyachev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MacDonald's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itof Meyachev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from MacDonald lands but Meyachev takes it in his stride.
MacDonald looks to land a combination but Meyachev avoids it well.
MacDonald swinging wilding here.
Meyachev shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Meyachev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyachev tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev moves in looking to clinch but MacDonald pushes him off.
MacDonald tries to land a leg kick but Meyachev saw it coming and moves away.
Meyachev fails with the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by MacDonald as he connects with a hook.
MacDonald lands an overhand right.
MacDonald leaves Meyachev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sir John MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itof Meyachev.
MacDonald tests Meyachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meyachev moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev is trying to drag MacDonald to the mat but MacDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meyachev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meyachev is breathing heavily.
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Meyachev avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meyachev.
Meyachev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Meyachev.
MacDonald jabs at Meyachev's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyachev's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald works over Meyachev's head and body with a nice combination.
MacDonald connects with a body shot.
Meyachev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by MacDonald there.
Meyachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a one two combo.
MacDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by MacDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands a with a good body shot.
MacDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Itof Meyachev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.
MacDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyachev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meyachev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from MacDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir John MacDonald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MacDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald lands a head kick!
MacDonald throws a good cross that connects.
MacDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacDonald jabs at Meyachev's body.
MacDonald thuds his right hand into Meyachev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meyachev's sensitive parts.
Meyachev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sir John MacDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyachev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacDonald lands with a right hand.
MacDonald scores with a kick to the body.
Meyachev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald cracks Meyachev with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald connects with a high kick.
MacDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. MacDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyachev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Meyachev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacDonald dips to his left and cracks Meyachev with an uppercut!
MacDonald lands a nice hook to Meyachev's body. Meyachev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald lands a front kick.
Meyachev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Meyachev shoots in for a takedown but MacDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meyachev takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyachev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacDonald thuds a left hand into Meyachev's body.
Sir John MacDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Meyachev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meyachev takes one on the button.
MacDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meyachev's head backwards.
MacDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Itof Meyachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyachev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meyachev is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyachev tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Meyachev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir John MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacDonald 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Sir John MacDonald!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Sir John MacDonald!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Sir John MacDonald!
Sir John MacDonald wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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