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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 Cent - Ready for War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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169 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Waters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Waters.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Waters counters with a two punch combo.
Waters connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waters manages to avoid it.
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waters looking for a sweep. Not yet Waters, not yet.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Waters's brow.
McDonald distracts Waters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Waters controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Waters is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
Waters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Waters blocks nicely.
Waters has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Waters is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Waters has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald postures up in Waters's guard and throws a big left but Waters blocks it.
McDonald thows a big elbow that misses.
Waters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald is in close to Waters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald throws and elbow that misses. Waters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Waters!
Waters trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Waters.
Waters wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Waters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waters wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
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.
Waters passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waters wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Waters trying to control the pace.
McDonald missing with punches from the bottom.
Waters is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald avoids the head kick by Waters.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Waters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waters avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald digs a good hook to Waters's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Waters quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Waters tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Waters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waters tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Waters's hands, connecting with Waters's forehead.
Waters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Waters's hands, connecting with Waters's forehead.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Waters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Waters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Waters has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Waters blocks nicely.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Waters blocks nicely.
Waters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Waters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Waters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Waters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Waters is controlling well.
Waters drops an elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Waters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waters controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Waters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dwayne Waters just wasn't active enough.
McDonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waters's half guard.
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Waters defends the submission attempt.
Waters taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
Waters trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
Waters moves into full guard.
Waters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Morris McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Waters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Waters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald thows a big elbow that misses.
Morris McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Waters pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald works over Waters with some ground and pound from guard.
Waters trying to control the position.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Waters's brow.
McDonald 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.
Waters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waters is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dwayne Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Waters is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Waters trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Morris McDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
Waters throws a shot to the body.
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waters misses the shot to the body.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Waters rather than just go for the knockout.
Waters scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Waters off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Waters lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Waters.
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Waters quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald controlling the pace.
Waters is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waters is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDonald is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris McDonald has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters misses with a low kick.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris McDonald!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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