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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by I got a feeling - Black Eyed Peas. The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: the Offspring - Beheaded. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Davis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is looking to land body kicks.
Davis stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis misses with a body kick.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.
Davis throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Duke Davis has been cut.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis wants to clinch.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duke Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Davis misses with a straight left.
McDonald gets a clinch.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Davis pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Davis looks gassed!
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonald as Davis tries to tie him up.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis is working an open guard so McDonald takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davis misses with a straight left.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
McDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davis's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Davis closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
and McDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Davis closes the distance looking to clinch
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Ronald McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davis, up you get!
Davis swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Davis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by McDonald.
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Davis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald 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.
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!
Davis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Davis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davis hang on?
Davis really wants to buck McDonald off and get back to his feet.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davis looks a forlorn figure.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
McDonald won't let Davis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
McDonald breaks from Davis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis is trying to buck McDonald off.
McDonald lands a nice forearm strike.
McDonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDonald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDonald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a one two combo.
Ronald McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard.
Ronald McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
McDonald postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
McDonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
Davis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
McDonald cracks Davis with a big elbow.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Davis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davis to see if he's OK.
Davis parries the strikes from McDonald easily there. McDonald is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davis to see if he's OK.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Davis is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davis on the side of the head.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
McDonald wants the takedown. Davis is fighting it off but McDonald persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Davis's guard against the cage.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDonald won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
McDonald pushes Davis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis wants to break free but McDonald has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonald.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davis tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Davis avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis is trying to break free.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis misses with a body shot
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Davis.
McDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald has Davis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDonald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Davis tumbling to the mat - McDonald dives into Davis's guard.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald had his way with Duke Davis in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Davis misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davis!
McDonald looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
The referee warns Davis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
McDonald working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
Davis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald landing punches.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
McDonald cracks Davis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald breaks from Davis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Davis trying desperately to get to his feet.
McDonald unloading with bombs!
Davis trying desperately to get to his feet.
McDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
Davis is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ronald McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis is trying to stand.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McDonald working Davis over with strikes here.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Duke Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:42
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:42
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald is the new lightweight champion!
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