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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAlister kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ylvis - The Fox . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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286 lbs
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275 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAlister misses with a low kick.
Makers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McAlister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makers, as that shot connected.
McAlister clinches.
McAlister jumps guard but Makers stands there with McAlister around his waist. McAlister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McAlister jumps guard but Makers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makers throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlister.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makers throws an elbow but misses.
Makers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McAlister is trying to pull guard but Makers has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McAlister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makers misses with a punch to the body.
McAlister is trying to force a seperation but Makers has the dominant position.
McAlister jumps guard and drags Makers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McAlister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makers defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister wants to sweep here but Makers controlling him for the moment.
Makers wants to get up but he can't break McAlister's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Makers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McAlister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McAlister 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makers won't allow McAlister to sweep him here.
McAlister is trying to keep Makers in close.
Makers trying to stand up but can't free himself from McAlister's guard.
McAlister keeping moving, preventing Makers from controlling successfully.
Makers stopping the sweep attempt from McAlister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister controls Makers momentarily but Makers frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from McAlister misses.
Makers slips a jab from McAlister.
McAlister moves into the clinch.
Makers has a couple of punches blocked by McAlister.
McAlister tries to pull guard but Makers won't allow it.
Makers pushes McAlister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McAlister fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makers throws a head punch that misses.
McAlister manages to pull guard.
Makers won't allow McAlister to sweep him here.
Makers wanted to stand there but McAlister had control of the position.
McAlister wants to sweep here but Makers controlling him for the moment.
McAlister trying to control the position.
Makers tries to free his leg and advance position but McAlister is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makers stopping the sweep attempt from McAlister.
Makers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McAlister's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duncan McAlister will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McAlister lands with a shot to the body.
McAlister moves into the clinch.
McAlister is trying to pull guard but Makers has him pressed against the cage.
McAlister tries to throw a body punch but Makers avoids it by throwing McAlister back against the cage.
McAlister jumps guard and drags Makers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McAlister trying to control the position.
Makers is looking to stand up but McAlister won't let him.
McAlister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Makers stands up from McAlister's guard - Makers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Duncan McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from McAlister misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McAlister.
McAlister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makers circles away quickly and effectively.
Makers throws a looping overhand right but McAlister ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Makers.
Makers slips a jab and a cross from McAlister.
Makers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McAlister lands a jab to the nose.
McAlister clinches up with Makers and pushes him back against the cage.
Makers misses with some punches.
Makers scores with a shoulder strike.
McAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makers misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers tries to work over McAlister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McAlister is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McAlister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
McAlister is trying to pull guard but Makers has him pressed against the cage.
Makers pushes McAlister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McAlister misses with some punches.
Makers misses with some punches.
McAlister fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McAlister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McAlister blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers throws a head punch that misses.
Makers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McAlister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makers just stands there and leans against the cage.
McAlister is trying to pull guard but Makers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McAlister is trying to pull guard but Makers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McAlister breaks the clinch.
Makers's corner calls for a 1-2. Makers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAlister moves away.
The fighters circling - McAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McAlister darts in and clinches Makers up against the cage.
McAlister blocks an uppercut.
McAlister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Makers fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makers.
McAlister wants to get back to striking at distance but Makers won't allow it.
McAlister gets control of Makers's arms and successfully pulls guard. McAlister will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makers won't allow McAlister to sweep him here.
McAlister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McAlister is trying to control the position but Makers postures up.
Makers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Duncan McAlister wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab from Makers misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duncan McAlister will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Makers cracks a nice hook into McAlister's ribs.
Makers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAlister drives through and clinches with Makers against the cage.
McAlister blocks a body shot from Makers.
Makers throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlister.
Makers lands with a left to the head.
McAlister tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makers smiles and moves away.
Makers ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
Makers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAlister, pushing him back against the cage.
McAlister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlister's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on McAlister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Makers.
McAlister jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makers walks away with a smile on his face. McAlister gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McAlister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAlister lands with an overhand left.
McAlister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makers moves out of range of the leg kick from McAlister.
A swing and a miss from McAlister.
Makers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlister.
Makers takes a swing at McAlister's ribcage but misses.
McAlister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McAlister instigates a clinch.
McAlister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makers lands a nice hook to McAlister's body. McAlister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McAlister's hands.
Duncan McAlister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlister forces Makers back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makers.
McAlister fails to pull guard.
McAlister blocks an elbow strike from Makers.
A frustrated look appears on McAlister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mark Makers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makers lands an uppercut.
I was talking to McAlister's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makers misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makers misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makers throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlister.
A head punch on the inside from Makers fails to land.
Makers missing with knees to the body.
Makers tries to land knees in the clinch but McAlister avoids the damage to the body.
Makers misses with a punch on the inside.
Makers throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister jumps guard but Makers stands there with McAlister around his waist. McAlister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makers tries a body shot but McAlister blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Makers.
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as McAlister controls the action.
Makers lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McAlister blocks an uppercut.
Makers misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Makers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McAlister 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McAlister!
After winning the bout, Duncan McAlister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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