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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mack Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Craig David - Rise and Fall kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Craig David has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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192 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mack Donalds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donalds scores with a nice strike.
Donalds misses with a hook.
Donalds lands a nice looking body shot.
David moves out of range of the leg kick from Donalds.
Donalds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donalds throws out a leg kick but David moves out of range and Donalds only half commits.
Donalds throws a low kick but David avoids it.
David takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donalds swings for the body but David moves out of range.
Donalds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donalds connects with the punch.
David needs to keep his hands up - Donalds had a free shot at his head there.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donalds tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donalds to the ground. Donalds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donalds circles away from the clinch attempt.
David looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mack Donalds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Donalds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donalds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donalds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Donalds misses.
David fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donalds avoids it really well and circles away.
Mack Donalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
A jab from Donalds finds it's way through David's defenses.
Donalds lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
David with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donalds to score with a decent uppercut.
Donalds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donalds stuns David with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
David is trying desperately to land a takedown but Donalds is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for David.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds with a nice cross.
Donalds looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
Donalds throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
Donalds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donalds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Donalds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donalds misses with a straight right.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donalds.
David shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donalds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donalds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donalds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
David closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mack Donalds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Donalds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donalds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
David needs to keep his hands up - Donalds had a free shot at his head there.
Donalds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donalds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Donalds lands an impressive looking overhand right. David doesn't seem phased though.
Donalds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donalds circles away from the clinch attempt.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donalds lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
Donalds cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donalds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
David looks gassed!
Nice cross by Donalds.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
Donalds cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds cracks David with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donalds cracks David with a good jab.
Donalds scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.
Donalds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
Jab from Donalds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from David.
David takes one to the side of the head.
Donalds lands a nice shot that snaps David's head back.
David blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donalds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Donalds finds it's target.
David takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donalds jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donalds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donalds wants it to stay on the feet.
Donalds cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Donalds scores with a nice right hand.
Donalds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Donalds circles away.
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donalds defends it nicely.
Donalds lands a nice hook to David's body. David takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donalds lands a body shot.
David tries for a takedown but Donalds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mack Donalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
David is breathing heavily.
Donalds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds connects with the punch.
Donalds lands a right hook to the body.
David takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donalds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donalds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
Craig David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donalds lands a right hook to the body.
David takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donalds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
Donalds connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
Donalds throws a series of strikes that have David backpedaling.
Donalds lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David drops his hands momentarily and Donalds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donalds works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Donalds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donalds.
David shoots in for a double leg but Donalds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donalds connects with a body shot.
Donalds connects with a body shot.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Donalds duly obliges.
Donalds works the jab nicely.
David walks into a straight right hand from Donalds.
Donalds tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donalds punishes David's body with a nice straight punch.
Donalds works over David's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donalds catches David with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donalds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donalds scores with a nice right hand.
Donalds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donalds.
Donalds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donalds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donalds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. David doesn't seem bothered though.
David has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donalds wants to slow David down by chopping away at his legs.
David fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donalds avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds lands with a nice body punch.
Donalds tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David drops his hands momentarily and Donalds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donalds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed David momentarily.
Donalds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donalds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donalds jabs David right on the nose. David blinks but takes it well.
Donalds lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donalds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. David doesn't seem bothered though.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
Donalds lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
A shot to the liver by Donalds. Beautiful body shot.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1-2. Donalds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donalds lands with an overhand left.
Donalds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donalds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donalds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donalds.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donalds swivels and escapes.
Donalds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donalds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donalds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
David drops his hands momentarily and Donalds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donalds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Donalds with a nice cross.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donalds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donalds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donalds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donalds!
Donalds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donalds connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donalds misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
Donalds lands with an uppercut that bounces David off the ropes and back into rage.
Donalds throws a combination. David tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Donalds misses.
Donalds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but David might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donalds has got the better of the exchanges.
David gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
David walks into a stiff left hand from Donalds.
Donalds lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donalds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donalds lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
Mack Donalds is winning the standup battle so far.
Donalds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
David shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mack Donalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
Nice cross by Donalds.
A nice combination there by Donalds.
David tries to clinch but Donalds is having none of it.
Donalds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donalds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donalds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
David tries to move into range but Donalds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Donalds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds throws a one two combo.
David looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donalds works over David's head and body with a nice combination.
David has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donalds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mack Donalds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donalds scores with a jab.
Donalds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donalds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1-2. Donalds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by David or perhaps it was just good defense by Donalds which made him look bad.
Craig David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donalds lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Donalds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donalds 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Donalds!
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energy
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hype
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