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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Ottway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Mc Donald!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Donald clobbers Ottway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ottway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mc Donald scores with a nice strike.
Ottway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mc Donald cracks Ottway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ottway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ottway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ottway tries for a takedown but Mc Donald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ottway tries to clinch but Mc Donald is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Mc Donald.
Nice jab there from Mc Donald.
John Ottway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Donald digs a good hook to Ottway's body.
Ottway fails with the takedown.
Ottway has Mc Donald up against the cage in a clinch.
Ottway lands a shoulder strike.
Ottway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mc Donald looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Donald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ottway is trying to improve his position.
Mc Donald is trying to get an arm triangle but Ottway is defending well.
Mc Donald is looking to take a break and control but Ottway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mc Donald tries for a kimura but Ottway is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Donald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mc Donald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottway has one foot on Mc Donald's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mc Donald cracks a nice hook into Ottway's ribs.
Ottway moves in looking to clinch but Mc Donald pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mc Donald as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ottway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Mc Donald scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Mc Donald as Ottway shoots in.
Ottway is looking to clinch but Mc Donald is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ottway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mc Donald scores with a hook to the body. Ottway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mc Donald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mc Donald scores with a one two! Ottway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mc Donald enables Ottway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mc Donald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ottway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottway stands up over Mc Donald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Ottway distracts Mc Donald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ottway chips away with some ground and pound.
Ottway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ottway stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Donald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway looking to pass the guard.
Mc Donald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mc Donald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Donald.
Ottway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mc Donald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mc Donald's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mc Donald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Mc Donald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mc Donald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ottway tries to clinch up.
Mc Donald lands a jab.
Ottway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Donald sprawls well. Mc Donald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ottway gets slowly back to his feet.
Ottway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Mc Donald there.
Mc Donald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mc Donald tries to keep at a distance but Ottway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mc Donald looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway tightens his grip and picks Mc Donald up, before dumping him to the ground. Mc Donald manages to land in guard.
Ottway lands a couple of decent looking shots.
John Ottway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mc Donald trying to control the position.
Mc Donald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mc Donald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ottway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Donald's head.
Mc Donald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mc Donald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottway is aware though and is defending well.
Ottway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ottway shoots in looking for a takedown but Mc Donald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Donald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Mc Donald scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Mc Donald.
A combination from Mc Donald does no damage.
Mc Donald is breathing heavily.
Ottway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mc Donald sprawls well initially but Ottway persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ottway prevents Mc Donald from improving his position.
Ottway trying to pass the guard but Mc Donald defending well.
Ottway lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ottway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mc Donald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottway passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ottway drops an elbow to the side of Mc Donald's head.
Mc Donald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottway scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mc Donald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ottway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mc Donald controls Ottway momentarily but Ottway frees himself.
Mc Donald 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.
Mc Donald keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway scoring with some ground and pound.
Mc Donald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mc Donald controls Ottway momentarily but Ottway frees himself.
Mc Donald 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.
Ottway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ottway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Donald looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mc Donald's head.
Ottway makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mc Donald should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ottway working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mc Donald is working an open guard so Ottway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ottway dominated that second round.
That's time! Ottway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ottway bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mc Donald is trying to control Ottway's posture but Ottway avoids it.
Ottway working the ground and pound.
Ottway stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mc Donald gets tackled into the cage by Ottway. Ottway maintains the clinch.
Ottway jumps guard.
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!
Mc Donald drops back looking for a leg! Ottway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ottway manages to kick Mc Donald off! Mc Donald jumps back into Ottway's guard.
Mc Donald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottway will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Donald trying to control but Ottway is working from the bottom.
Mc Donald pushes down on Ottway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mc Donald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mc Donald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ottway wants to get back to full guard.
Mc Donald is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mc Donald seems to be looking for submissions.
Mc Donald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mc Donald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ottway is just riding it out for now. Mc Donald eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottway pushes Mc Donald off looking to stand but Mc Donald dives back in and keeps control.
Ottway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mc Donald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mc Donald's back!
Ottway is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ottway gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ottway gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ottway apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mc Donald tries to avoid it but Ottway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mc Donald to the ground. Mc Donald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ottway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mc Donald swats away the attempt to clinch by Ottway.
Nice uppercut there from Mc Donald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottway takes one to the chin there.
Mc Donald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ottway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ottway looks for a takedown but Mc Donald sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ottway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Donald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mc Donald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Mc Donald.
Mc Donald with a nice cross.
Mc Donald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ottway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mc Donald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ottway is in Mc Donald's guard.
Mc Donald working for a triangle but Ottway defends it easily.
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!
Ottway working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mc Donald's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottway landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ottway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mc Donald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mc Donald 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ottway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ottway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ottway with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ottway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ottway 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ottway!
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energy
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