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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Hollyfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doug McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Hollyfield's head but Hollyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Hollyfield moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald throws a body punch but Hollyfield moves out of range.
McDonald 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.
Hollyfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollyfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Hollyfield pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hollyfield throws an elbow but misses.
Hollyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Doug McDonald has been cut.
Hollyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollyfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Hollyfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
Hollyfield tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Hollyfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hollyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves out of range as Hollyfield throws a body kick.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Hollyfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Hollyfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hollyfield doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Hollyfield's head back.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Hollyfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollyfield wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hollyfield thinking.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Hollyfield ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doug McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug McDonald'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.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald takes a swing at Hollyfield's ribcage but misses.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollyfield slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hollyfield.
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Hollyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollyfield checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield misses with a low kick.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hollyfield if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald throws a head kick but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hollyfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Doug McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hollyfield moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald tries a body shot but Hollyfield blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hollyfield has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Hollyfield controls the action.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Hollyfield controls the action.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from McDonald.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Hollyfield is blocking nicely.
Hollyfield has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald pushes Hollyfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Hollyfield avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollyfield.
Hollyfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Hollyfield with a nice body shot.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Hollyfield in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollyfield trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hollyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald throws a body punch but Hollyfield moves out of range.
McDonald takes a swing at Hollyfield's ribcage but misses.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hollyfield tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hollyfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hollyfield.
McDonald pushes off an throws an elbow but Hollyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hollyfield has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Hollyfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hollyfield takes a shot to the head.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Hollyfield.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonald.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Hollyfield missing with knees to the body.
Hollyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Hollyfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
Hollyfield lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Hollyfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McDonald working Hollyfield over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollyfield trying to land knees to the body.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
Doug McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from McDonald.
Hollyfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hollyfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Hollyfield won't want to take too many of those.
Hollyfield dodges an elbow strike from McDonald.
Hollyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Hollyfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hollyfield trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Hollyfield stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McDonald really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug McDonald's cut.
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.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Hollyfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hollyfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald tries to land a body kick
and Hollyfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Hollyfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald swings for the body but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Hollyfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Hollyfield moved away.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Hollyfield ducks down to avoid it.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollyfield moves away.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield avoids the head kick by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Hollyfield jumps back.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollyfield manages to avoid it.
Hollyfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hollyfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollyfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald throws a hook but Hollyfield avoids it easily.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Hollyfield steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonald. That one must have hurt.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hollyfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hollyfield backwards.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollyfield tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollyfield pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hollyfield fails to land.
Hollyfield effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Doug McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug McDonald's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald swings for the body but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Hollyfield avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the body.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
Hollyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hollyfield wants to stall.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Hollyfield has McDonald pressed against the cage.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McDonald misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollyfield.
McDonald wants to break free but Hollyfield has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield avoids a wild elbow strike from McDonald.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hollyfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hollyfield tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Hollyfield back against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Hollyfield shrugs off.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Hollyfield trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
Hollyfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Hollyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollyfields head.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Doug McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald avoiding damage as Hollyfield throws knees to the body.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield throws an elbow but it misses.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Hollyfield in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
Hollyfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollyfield avoids a wild elbow strike from McDonald.
Hollyfield effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
Hollyfield controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
Tyson Hollyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollyfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Hollyfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Hollyfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Hollyfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hollyfield on the side of the head.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hollyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug McDonald! Doug McDonald retains his featherweight title!
Doug McDonald very nearly forgot to thank Ganja's Warehouse (Laundering) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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