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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackmore comes to the cage accompanied by Sometimes My Opponent Feels Like Screaming. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blackmore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
Blackmore misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald cracks Blackmore with a good jab.
It looks like Ritchie Blackmore has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blackmore.
Blackmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blackmore sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blackmore throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackmore.
Blackmore is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
Blackmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackmore misses with a body shot.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackmore throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackmore throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore misses with a double jab.
Blackmore misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackmore misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Blackmore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackmore misses with a takedown
and Blackmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackmore avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Nate McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald lands a head kick. Blackmore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a combination that misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackmore. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Blackmore's head but Blackmore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackmore lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Blackmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackmore throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackmore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Blackmore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blackmore fails to land the takedown.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blackmore counters with a solid body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blackmore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald defending well as Blackmore loads up on a big left hand.
Blackmore moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackmore tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ritchie Blackmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Blackmore sees coming a mile off.
Blackmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Blackmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackmore is defended easily by McDonald.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackmore.
Blackmore dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Blackmore slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackmore throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
Blackmore misses with a body shot.
Blackmore misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a double jab
so Blackmore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackmore scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackmore preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackmore manages to get himself to full guard.
Blackmore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Blackmore throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blackmore looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackmore, not yet.
Blackmore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
Blackmore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackmore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
Blackmore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blackmore defending well though.
Blackmore misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Blackmore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Blackmore's cut.
That's time! Blackmore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blackmore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
Blackmore looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Blackmore as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Blackmore.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nate McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackmore blocks a head kick by McDonald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackmore.
Blackmore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a solid leg kick but McDonald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blackmore.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackmore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Blackmore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blackmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackmore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDonald counters with a series of strikes. Blackmore will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Blackmore's leg but Blackmore calmly moves out of range.
Blackmore is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blackmore does no damage.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Blackmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackmore lands a two punch combo.
Blackmore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Blackmore throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Blackmore tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackmore throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackmore tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
A head kick by Blackmore misses
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackmore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackmore throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate McDonald really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Blackmore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Blackmore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blackmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Blackmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackmore misses with a few strikes there.
Blackmore misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
A jab from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackmore misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackmore slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blackmore's head backwards.
McDonald cracks Blackmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blackmore is rocked!
McDonald swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Blackmore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
McDonald cracks Blackmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Blackmore takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackmore looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackmore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald tries to bum rush Blackmore with a series of wild strikes but Blackmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackmore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackmore is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmore misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate McDonald dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Blackmore'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blackmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Blackmore misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Blackmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Blackmore throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackmore counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blackmore with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Blackmore.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackmore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackmore fails with the takedown.
McDonald lands a left and a right that send Blackmore crashing to the mat, dazed. McDonald thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ritchie Blackmore's cut is getting worse.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Blackmore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blackmore seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Blackmore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackmore avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Nice cross by Blackmore.
Blackmore swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Blackmore ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald scores with a one two! Blackmore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Blackmore throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Blackmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ritchie Blackmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate McDonald! Nate McDonald retains his middleweight title!
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