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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budo Tung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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168 cm
25
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Macdonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Budo Tung! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Macdonald tries a low kick but Tung avoids it. Tung is looking to clinch. Macdonald throws a front kick aimed at Tung's knee but Tung avoids it well. Macdonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tung cracks Macdonald with a good jab. Macdonald throws a right hand that Tung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tung also avoids with ease. Tung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tung moves into the clinch. Macdonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Tung has him pressed against the cage. Macdonald wants to stall.
Macdonald looking for a takedown. Tung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tung is keeping busy. Tung leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald has a couple of punches blocked by Tung.
Tung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms. Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tung is keeping busy. Tung leaning his opponent against the cage. Tung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macdonald can't break the clinch.
Tung working Macdonald over with knees to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Macdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The crowd are getting on Tung's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Tung blocks a body shot from Macdonald. Tung has Macdonald pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Budo Tung. Macdonald misses with a hook. A punch combination from Macdonald misses. Macdonald tries to bum rush Tung with a series of wild strikes but Tung uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Macdonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tung clinches up against the cage. A knee to the head by Tung.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Tung forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tung holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Macdonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Macdonald trying to control the position but instead, Tung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Macdonald into the cage. Tung with a knee to the head.
Tung leaning his opponent against the cage. Macdonald is trying to drag Tung to the mat but Tung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
Tung looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Tung misses with a knee strike.
Macdonald tries a body shot but Tung blocks it.
Tung slowing the pace effectively. Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Tung has him pressed against the cage. Macdonald tries to pull guard but Tung holds him up against the cage and eventually Macdonald drops back down to his feet.
Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Tung has him pressed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Macdonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
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! Macdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tung avoids it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Budo Tung dominated that round. That's time! Macdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macdonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tung has time to react. Macdonald rushes Tung and presses him up against the cage. Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Tung avoids the damage to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Tung.
Macdonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Macdonald tries for a takedown but Tung manages to get underhooks.
Tung connects with a knee to the head.
Tung landing knees to the head.
Tung scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Macdonald tries to work over Tung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tung will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macdonald up against the cage. Tung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tung smiles and moves away.
Tung has closed the distance and engaged Macdonald in a clinch.
Tung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Macdonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tung to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Macdonald is trying to break free. Tung just leaning against Macdonald, taking a breather. Tung lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tung as Macdonald tries to tie him up. Macdonald has had enough of the clinch but Tung keeps him there for the moment. A knee to the head by Tung.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tung avoids it. Macdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tung is defending well. Tung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Macdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Tung has double underhooks. Tung stops a takedown attempt from Macdonald.
Macdonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tung pulls him back up using the underhooks. Tung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tung misses with a knee to the head. Macdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tung smiles and moves away.
Tung misses with the combination.
Tung instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Macdonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Macdonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Macdonald. Macdonald drives through and clinches with Tung against the cage.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Tung gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the cage. Macdonald is looking for a takedown. Tung connects with a knee to the head.
Tung lands a knee to the head.
Tung connects with a knee to the head.
Tung connects with a knee to the head.
Tung lands a knee to the head.
Budo Tung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Come on Tung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tung tries a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks it.
Tung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macdonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald has Tung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Macdonald can't break the clinch.
Macdonald is trying to pull guard but Tung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Macdonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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! Macdonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Budo Tung 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tung fails in his attempt to clinch. Macdonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macdonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tung checks the leg kick. Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Tung misses with the combination.
Tung instigates a clinch. Tung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tung stalling in the clinch.
Tung looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Macdonald can't get the takedown.
Tung with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A knee to the head by Tung.
Macdonald has Tung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
Macdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Tung shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Macdonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tung just stands there and leans against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Macdonald tries to pull guard but Tung won't allow it.
Macdonald is trying to force a seperation but Tung has the dominant position. Tung tries a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macdonald trying to stall but Tung improves his position.
Macdonald goes for a takedown attempt but Tung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macdonald rushes Tung and presses him up against the cage. Tung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macdonald.
Stalling in the clinch from Tung.
Macdonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tung leaning against his opponent.
Tung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms. Tung landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tung landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Tung.
Tung misses with a knee to the head. Macdonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Macdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Tung has double underhooks. Tung with a knee to the head.
Macdonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tung after a bit of a struggle. Tung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
Tung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macdonald's face.
Tung tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Tung misses with a knee to the head. Tung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macdonald's efforts to push away. Tung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Macdonald fails to land. Tung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Tung holds him up against the cage and eventually Macdonald drops back down to his feet.
Macdonald letting Tung take a breather here. Macdonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tung after a bit of a struggle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tung tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Michael Macdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Tung avoids the damage to the body. Macdonald is trying to break the clinch but Tung is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! Budo Tung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Budo Tung! A very excited looking Budo Tung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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