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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Worner (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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196 cm
24
168 lbs
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225 cm
25
265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Mcdonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Worner! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcdonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving. Worner 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. Mcdonald stands up from Worner's guard - Mcdonald perhaps looking for a knockout. Mcdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Worner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcdonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Worner's head. Mcdonald shoots for a takedown but Worner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Worner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcdonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mcdonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worner on the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Worner wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Worner is looking to stand up but Mcdonald won't let him. Worner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mcdonald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdonald, not yet. Worner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Worner content to stall in guard here. Worner throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mcdonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Worner defends it easily. Worner trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenny Worner wasn't active enough on the ground. Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcdonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Worner tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Worner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice takedown defense from Worner. No joy for Mcdonald on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt. Mcdonald is breathing heavily. Mcdonald stuffs the takedown. Worner throws a body kick that misses and Mcdonald counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Worner closes the distance and pushes Mcdonald back into the cage. Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Worner holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcdonald drops back down to his feet.
Worner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Mcdonald postures up in Worner's guard and throws a big left but Worner blocks it. Worner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Worner is looking to stand up but Mcdonald isn't so interested in that idea. Worner pushes a forearm under Mcdonald's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mcdonald is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Worner!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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