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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Mcdonel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Mcdonel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Mcdonel !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccarone misses with a head kick.
Maccarone tries to clinch but Mcdonel moves out of range.
Mcdonel avoids the head kick by Maccarone.
Maccarone has a takedown stuffed.
Mcdonel stuffs the takedown.
Mcdonel scores with a jab to the body.
Maccarone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Maccarone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maccarone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcdonel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcdonel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maccarone trying to get back to full guard but Mcdonel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Maccarone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone tries to buck Mcdonel off but he can't manage it.
Mcdonel is looking to stand but Mcdonel has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Mcdonel avoids the attempt from Maccarone to control.
Maccarone tries to reverse the position but Mcdonel maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonel wants to control the action but instead Maccarone gets a body lock and reverses into Mcdonel 's guard! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone content to stall in guard here.
Mcdonel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charlie Maccarone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maccarone fails with the takedown.
Maccarone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdonel misses with a takedown attempt - Maccarone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maccarone controlling the position well.
Maccarone is trying to stand.
Mcdonel wants to stand but Maccarone has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maccarone is trying to maintain the position but Mcdonel is very close to passing his half guard.
Maccarone has one foot on Mcdonel 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone checks the leg kick.
Maccarone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maccarone throws a nice head kick!
Mcdonel swats away the attempt to clinch by Maccarone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcdonel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maccarone.
Mcdonel looks for the body kick but Maccarone saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maccarone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charlie Maccarone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maccarone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcdonel .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Mcdonel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maccarone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maccarone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcdonel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maccarone misses with a body kick.
Maccarone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcdonel was well out of range. Poor timing from Maccarone.
Maccarone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mcdonel lands the left hand.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maccarone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonel tries to clinch up but Maccarone circles away and keeps his distance.
Maccarone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdonel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maccarone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonel 's waist but Mcdonel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maccarone off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Maccarone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonel throws a head kick but Maccarone moves out of range.
Maccarone moves forwards but Mcdonel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charlie Maccarone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcdonel moves out of range of the body kick.
Maccarone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcdonel defends it nicely.
Mcdonel takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcdonel lands a takedown into guard.
Mcdonel trying to control the position from guard on top but Maccarone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maccarone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdonel manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcdonel trying to keep a closed guard but Maccarone is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel kicks Maccarone off and gets to his feet.
Mcdonel fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonel moves into range and clinches up with Maccarone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maccarone jumps guard but Mcdonel stands there with Maccarone around his waist. Maccarone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcdonel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maccarone has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdonel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcdonel is trying to break the clinch but Maccarone has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maccarone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcdonel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maccarone has gone for a leg lock! Mcdonel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maccarone's guard.
Maccarone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcdonel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maccarone.
Mcdonel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maccarone to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel swats away the attempt to clinch by Maccarone.
Mcdonel tries to close the distance and clinch but Maccarone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maccarone stuffs the takedown.
Maccarone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maccarone wants to clinch up but Mcdonel keeps it at a distance.
Maccarone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcdonel defends it nicely.
Mcdonel dips to his left and cracks Maccarone with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maccarone is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mcdonel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcdonel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcdonel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcdonel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maccarone swivels and escapes.
Mcdonel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maccarone is out of range.
Maccarone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcdonel !
Jesse Mcdonel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcdonel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcdonel fails with a takedown attempt.
Maccarone shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonel sprawls well. He's pushed Maccarone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcdonel . Maccarone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcdonel moves into range and clinches up with Maccarone.
Maccarone can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonel jumps into guard, dragging Maccarone to the mat.
Maccarone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcdonel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcdonel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcdonel !
Maccarone regains half guard.
Maccarone trying to control here.
Maccarone wants to get back to full guard.
Maccarone pushes Mcdonel off and gets back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcdonel scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonel but Mcdonel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdonel throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick from Mcdonel misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maccarone shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonel sprawls well. He's pushed Maccarone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Maccarone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Mcdonel . No joy for Maccarone on that attempt.
Maccarone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maccarone wants to clinch.
Mcdonel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mcdonel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maccarone's head.
Charlie Maccarone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone throws an off balance right hand
and Mcdonel counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcdonel scores with a four punch combination!
Maccarone tries to clinch there but Mcdonel circles away.
Maccarone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maccarone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maccarone is rocked!
Maccarone shoots for a takedown but Mcdonel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcdonel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcdonel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Maccarone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcdonel tries to close the distance and clinch but Maccarone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maccarone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcdonel .
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!
Maccarone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcdonel connects with a right hand. Maccarone shakes it off.
Mcdonel slaps away a takedown attempt from Maccarone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Maccarone's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mcdonel dives in looking to finish as Maccarone flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mcdonel 's strikes! Mcdonel is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Maccarone's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Maccarone was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Mcdonel !
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energy
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hype
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