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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jorge Mcdonald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Baboon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baboon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baboon has hold of one of Mcdonald's legs. Mcdonald is fighting the takedown attempt but Baboon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Baboon preventing the sweep.
Baboon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baboon stands up over Mcdonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baboon working some strikes from top position.
Mcdonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baboon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Baboon is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baboon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baboon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcdonald keeping full guard, as Baboon tries to pass.
Baboon is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcdonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baboon is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baboon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baboon swings widly with a right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a nice body shot.
Baboon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcdonald wants to control but Baboon postures up.
You can see the frustration on Mcdonald's face as Baboon controls the position.
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mcdonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcdonald is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald is not content to let Baboon control the position.
Baboon is staying tight to Mcdonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baboon cracks Mcdonald with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcdonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baboon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Baboon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcdonald to see if he's OK.
Mcdonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baboon lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baboon is staying tight to Mcdonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baboon scores with a couple of short elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Baboon 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.
Mcdonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches.
Baboon can't get the takedown.
Baboon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mcdonald is trying to break the clinch but Baboon is controlling him.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Baboon has him pressed against the cage.
Baboon wants the takedown. Mcdonald is fighting it off but Baboon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcdonald's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baboon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baboon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baboon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Baboon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mcdonald has momentary wrist control but Baboon slips an elbow through the middle.
Baboon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcdonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcdonald has escaped and now he's on top!
Baboon kicks Mcdonald off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baboon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mcdonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Baboon clinches with his opponent.
Baboon tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcdonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baboon is looking for a takedown.
Jorge Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Baboon.
Baboon lands a takedown into guard.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baboon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baboon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baboon landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baboon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baboon working some strikes from top position.
Baboon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baboon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcdonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baboon, into his guard.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luis Baboon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baboon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mcdonald is now in half guard.
Baboon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Baboon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luis Baboon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Baboon misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baboon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.
Baboon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Baboon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Baboon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcdonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcdonald wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mcdonald looks to move to half guard but instead Baboon has passed into mount! Damn!
Baboon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baboon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baboon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcdonald is looking to escape.
Baboon controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baboon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baboon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcdonald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Baboon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdonald can't escape the position.
Mcdonald is working hard here to advance position.
Baboon controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baboon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mcdonald is rocked!
Baboon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcdonald's face.
Oh Mcdonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baboon postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mcdonald badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Baboon around the waist but Baboon pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Baboon is the winner by TKO! Baboon jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Baboon!
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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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