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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shujinko Kuei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 cm
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shujinko Kuei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kuei.
Kuei lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Kuei as McDonald shoots in.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuei scores with a nice strike.
Kuei misses with a straight left.
Kuei throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Kuei tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuei lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Kuei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuei lands an overhand right.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald moves out of range as Kuei strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kuei.
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuei sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Kuei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuei tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing shots but Kuei is blocking nicely.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half 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!
Kuei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuei sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Kuei dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Kuei is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuei blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith McDonald 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.
Kuei throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuei stuffs the takedown.
Kuei throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Kuei jumps back.
Kuei throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
Shujinko Kuei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuei throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuei connects with a single shot there.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Shujinko Kuei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith McDonald.
Kuei throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuei's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
Kuei connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuei enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald passes Kuei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kuei defends the submission attempt.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuei has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuei sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuei blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuei looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuei is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Kuei cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Kuei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shujinko Kuei is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuei lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Kuei.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Kuei is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuei scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuei lands an overhand right.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Shujinko Kuei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuei scores with a body shot.
Kuei scores with a nice strike.
Kuei throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald moves out of range as Kuei strikes.
Kuei sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shujinko Kuei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith McDonald.
Kuei misses with a straight right.
Kuei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuei scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuei.
Kuei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shujinko Kuei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Kuei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Kuei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuei.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Kuei, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Kuei against the cage but Kuei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuei throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuei misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuei throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald moves out of range as Kuei strikes.
Kuei scores with a hook.
Kuei misses with a looping right.
Kuei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuei throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shujinko Kuei 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith McDonald!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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