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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Mcdough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DAVID VILLEGAS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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299 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Mcdough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DAVID VILLEGAS!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VILLEGAS fails with an attempt to clinch.
VILLEGAS is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcdough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by VILLEGAS.
Mcdough throws a head kick but VILLEGAS moves out of range.
Mcdough wants to clinch but VILLEGAS slips to the side
and VILLEGAS counters with a shoot takedown. Mcdough fights it but they end up in guard.
VILLEGAS stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdough 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.
VILLEGAS must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
VILLEGAS prevents Mcdough from getting back to his feet.
Mcdough avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VILLEGAS preventing the sweep.
Mcdough controls VILLEGAS momentarily but VILLEGAS frees himself.
VILLEGAS wants to stand but Mcdough has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdough preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VILLEGAS wants to clinch
and Mcdough moves into the clinch.
VILLEGAS ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. VILLEGAS no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VILLEGAS seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcdough stands up from VILLEGAS's guard - Mcdough perhaps looking for a knockout.
VILLEGAS looks to clinch
and Mcdough counters by clinching up.
VILLEGAS wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcdough pressing his opponent against the cage.
VILLEGAS lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VILLEGAS lands a shot to the body.
Mcdough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but VILLEGAS has him pressed against the cage.
VILLEGAS wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcdough has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdough tries to work over VILLEGAS's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
VILLEGAS managing to block the knees to the body from Mcdough.
Mcdough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
VILLEGAS shoots and misses
and Mcdough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
VILLEGAS throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcdough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcdough tries to clinch up but VILLEGAS circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcdough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
VILLEGAS throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcdough throws and low kick but VILLEGAS moves out of range easily.
Mcdough is breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by VILLEGAS.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdough is trying to buck VILLEGAS off.
Mcdough is not content to let VILLEGAS control the position.
Mcdough tries to improve position but can't.
VILLEGAS trying to control the position but Mcdough is working away.
VILLEGAS sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mcdough is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
VILLEGAS trying to control the position but Mcdough is working away.
Mcdough on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcdough tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
VILLEGAS wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcdough, who protects the arm well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
VILLEGAS scores with a nice strike.
VILLEGAS fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcdough sprawls well initially but VILLEGAS persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
VILLEGAS keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VILLEGAS throwing shots but Mcdough is blocking nicely.
Mcdough is trying to control but VILLEGAS passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAVID VILLEGAS dominated that round.
That's time! Mcdough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VILLEGAS shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcdough counters with a series of strikes. VILLEGAS will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcdough fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcdough circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcdough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcdough pushes VILLEGAS up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcdough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcdough lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as VILLEGAS backs up against the cage.
Mcdough throws a body punch but VILLEGAS moves out of range.
VILLEGAS doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcdough counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as VILLEGAS blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VILLEGAS with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcdough counters with a big head kick but VILLEGAS shrugs it off.
Douglas Mcdough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DAVID VILLEGAS.
VILLEGAS doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcdough counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcdough.
Mcdough controlling the action here for a moment.
VILLEGAS wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcdough breaks the clinch.
VILLEGAS keeps Mcdough at a distance using the push kick.
VILLEGAS tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcdough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcdough stuffs the takedown.
VILLEGAS misses with a two punch combination.
Mcdough lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdough tries to clinch up but VILLEGAS circles away and keeps his distance.
VILLEGAS shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcdough tries to clinch up.
VILLEGAS tries for a takedown but Mcdough circles away easily
and Mcdough counters with a solid body kick.
Mcdough lands a slapping body shot.
VILLEGAS fails with the takedown.
VILLEGAS with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcdough counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Mcdough.
VILLEGAS drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcdough can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VILLEGAS tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcdough smiles and moves away.
VILLEGAS scores a takedown into full mount!
Mcdough is desperately trying to improve his position but VILLEGAS has a good base and remains in mount.
VILLEGAS working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mcdough holds on to VILLEGAS around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdough wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by VILLEGAS.
Mcdough wants to hold on but VILLEGAS pushes him away.
VILLEGAS throws some wild stikes that Mcdough manages to avoid easily.
Mcdough wants to control but VILLEGAS is having none of it.
VILLEGAS trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdough is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Mcdough dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
VILLEGAS shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcdough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcdough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcdough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mcdough. No joy for VILLEGAS on that attempt.
Mcdough throws a body kick the misses
and VILLEGAS counters with a left and a right that stings Mcdough.
VILLEGAS looks for a takedown but Mcdough sprawls well.
Douglas Mcdough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DAVID VILLEGAS.
VILLEGAS closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcdough circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdough has closed the distance and engaged VILLEGAS in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Mcdough to work.
Mcdough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcdough is looking to wear down VILLEGAS with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VILLEGAS misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
VILLEGAS shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcdough as he avoids it easily.
Mcdough misses with a jab, cross combination.
VILLEGAS tries to clinch up.
Mcdough drives through and clinches with VILLEGAS against the cage.
VILLEGAS wants a takedown.
Mcdough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
VILLEGAS falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcdough moves into the clinch.
Mcdough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but VILLEGAS has him pressed against the cage.
VILLEGAS is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VILLEGAS is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
VILLEGAS drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcdough gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcdough breaks from the clinch.
VILLEGAS fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
VILLEGAS looks for a takedown but Mcdough sprawls well.
Mcdough tries to clinch but fails miserably
and VILLEGAS counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
VILLEGAS is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcdough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcdough works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcdough is looking to sweep but instead, VILLEGAS has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdough looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcdough is looking for a sweep. VILLEGAS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
VILLEGAS sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcdough defending well though.
VILLEGAS prevents Mcdough from standing back up.
VILLEGAS throwing shots but Mcdough is blocking nicely.
Mcdough tries to get to full guard but VILLEGAS has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VILLEGAS misses with a takedown
and Mcdough counters by moving into the clinch.
VILLEGAS ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. VILLEGAS no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DAVID VILLEGAS has got the better of the ground game so far.
VILLEGAS striking off his back but it's not causing Mcdough any problems.
VILLEGAS trying to control the position.
Mcdough trying to control the position from guard on top but VILLEGAS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdough drops back looking for a leg! VILLEGAS is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and VILLEGAS manages to kick Mcdough off! Mcdough jumps back into VILLEGAS's guard.
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 Douglas Mcdough.
I think Mcdough 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DAVID VILLEGAS!
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