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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronny McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNeil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McNeil pushes MacDonald away with a front kick.
MacDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. McNeil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacDonald fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but McNeil circles away.
A combination from McNeil does no damage.
A jab lands there for McNeil.
McNeil slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but McNeil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNeil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McNeil. Those never looked like landing.
Ronny McNeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNeil drives through and clinches with MacDonald against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil decides to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MacDonald stopping the sweep attempt from McNeil.
MacDonald stays in close to McNeil's body and controls the position.
MacDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNeil is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rory MacDonald just wasn't active enough.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McNeil lands a two punch combo.
MacDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McNeil looks to score with a jab to the body but MacDonald is just out of range.
McNeil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNeil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McNeil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McNeil connects with an inside leg kick.
McNeil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McNeil is looking to slow MacDonald down with leg kicks.
McNeil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McNeil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacDonald shoots and misses
and McNeil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNeil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. MacDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNeil darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDonald is trying to maintain the position but McNeil is very close to passing his half guard.
McNeil wants to stand up but MacDonald has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald is looking to control McNeil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacDonald avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny McNeil 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.
McNeil feints a jab promting MacDonald to slip. McNeil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McNeil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNeil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McNeil misses with a wild combination.
McNeil lands a jab to the nose.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for MacDonald. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McNeil tries to clinch up.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNeil but McNeil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNeil misses with the combination.
Rory MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil moves into the clinch successfully.
McNeil breaks the clinch.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McNeil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McNeil tries to stand but MacDonald is controlling from the bottom.
MacDonald wants to sweep here but McNeil controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNeil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
McNeil showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNeil manages to get himself to full guard.
MacDonald passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald is pressing down on McNeil's thigh, looking to free his foot. McNeil is holding on for now.
McNeil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacDonald is pressing down on McNeil's thigh, looking to free his foot. McNeil is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDonald. That did some damage!
MacDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McNeil wants to clinch up but MacDonald keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny McNeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNeil.
MacDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNeil tries to avoid it but MacDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNeil to the ground. McNeil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for MacDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacDonald fails with the takedown
and McNeil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McNeil throws a one two combo.
McNeil is looking to clinch.
MacDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McNeil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for MacDonald!
McNeil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil trying to control but MacDonald is having none of it.
MacDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McNeil tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McNeil content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that McNeil has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rory MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
MacDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald wants to control but McNeil is having none of it.
MacDonald tries to buck McNeil off but he can't manage it.
MacDonald wants to control but McNeil is having none of it.
McNeil sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronny McNeil has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ronny McNeil wasn't active enough on the ground.
MacDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeil scores with a nice right hand.
McNeil throws a nice looking combination but MacDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ronny McNeil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McNeil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny McNeil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McNeil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny McNeil!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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