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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ecstasy Of Gold. Doug McDonald will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Kimble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimble throws out the jab.
Kimble blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Doug McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Kimble.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Kimble moved away.
Kimble tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kimble misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Kimble looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Kimble's head but Kimble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimble moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Kimble misses.
Kimble misses with an uppercut.
Kimble moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kimble is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kimble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald prevents Kimble from moving into mount.
Kimble wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Kimble.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Kimble tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kimble advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Kimble raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kimble punching from mount but McDonald doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Kimble goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McDonald turns into him and now he's in Kimble's guard.
Kimble wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimble manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kimble with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Kimble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kimble 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.
Kimble blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kimble in his tracks.
Kimble checks a leg kick.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimble lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Kimble has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kimble shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Kimble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimble is defended easily by McDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimble throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimble takes one on the button.
Kimble throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimble makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kimble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kimble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kimble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doug McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald tests Kimble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Kimble misses
and Kimble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimble avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Kimble moves out of range.
Kimble connects with a body shot.
Kimble misses with a hook.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Kimble.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
Kimble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimble trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Kimble content to stall in guard here.
Kimble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Kimble isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald 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.
Kimble is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
Kimble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doug McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 misses with the combination.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Kimble's head.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kimble has time to react.
Jab by Kimble.
Kimble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Kimble shoots in but no luck this time.
Kimble slips a straight right by McDonald.
Horrible takedown by Kimble or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Kimble counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Kimble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kimble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kimble, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Kimble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimble off to one side.
Doug McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimble.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kimble checks a leg kick.
Kimble on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kimble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Kimble down.
Kimble takes one on the button.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimble misses the target.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald throws a push kick but Kimble slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimble just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Kimble shoots in.
Kimble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald motions for Kimble to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kimble takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimble.
Kimble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimble.
Kimble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimble.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Kimble throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Kimble's head but Kimble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimble.
Kimble takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Kimble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimble pulls his head out easily.
John Kimble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimble moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McDonald really dominated that round.
That's time! Kimble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Kimble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kimble gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald throws a push kick but Kimble slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Kimble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimble motions for McDonald to come forward. Kimble throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Kimble gets the takedown into side control.
Kimble working away.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimble wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kimble keeps him under control.
Kimble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimble is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
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!
Kimble is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Kimble works to advance to full mount. McDonald defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McDonald tries to improve his position but instead Kimble has taken his back!
Kimble trying to control momentarily.
Kimble is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDonald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDonald for a finish.
Kimble working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
Kimble trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimble is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimble throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kimble had his way with Doug McDonald in that round.
That's time! Kimble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimble.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimble moves away.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimble.
Kimble scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimble.
McDonald lands with a right hand.
Kimble throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Kimble sees coming a mile off.
Kimble shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Kimble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald sizes up Kimble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Kimble's legs.
Kimble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kimble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kimble misses with a straight left.
McDonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kimble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimble.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald tries a low kick but Kimble avoids it.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Kimble off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble misses with a straight right.
Kimble will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Kimble tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
Kimble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Kimble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimble pulls his head out easily.
Kimble trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
Kimble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDonald is staying active underneath Kimble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimble is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kimble tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimble got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimble has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
McDonald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kimble pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimble is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
Kimble trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Kimble.
I think Kimble has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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hype
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