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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Smakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Smakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamish McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smakota wants to clinch.
Smakota shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Smakota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smakota off to one side.
McDonald gets a clinch.
Smakota prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
Smakota fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Smakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
McDonald jumps guard but Smakota turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smakota tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smakota walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smakota is looking to clinch.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smakota stuffs the takedown.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Smakota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smakota stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smakota shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smakota's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smakota tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smakota somewhat.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smakota thumps McDonald with a low kick.
Smakota looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Smakota instigates a clinch.
Smakota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smakota to keep the fight standing.
Smakota stalling.
Smakota jumps guard but McDonald stands there with Smakota around his waist. Smakota gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smakota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smakota wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smakota walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smakota doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
Smakota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Smakota ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smakota is breathing heavily.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Smakota tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smakota misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smakota's knee momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smakota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Smakota taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
Smakota stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald gets control of Smakota's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smakota lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald prevents Smakota from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smakota tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Smakota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
As McDonald tries to get set, Smakota tries to push him back and clinch up but McDonald manages to avoid the attempt.
Smakota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Smakota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Smakota as McDonald shoots in.
Smakota tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonald manages to circle out of the way.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smakota tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smakota to the ground. Smakota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smakota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smakota off to one side.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smakota.
Smakota fails to land the takedown.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Smakota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Smakota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smakota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Smakota, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Smakota.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smakota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smakota looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Smakota persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smakota but Smakota pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smakota dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Smakota's head and hops out.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Smakota throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Smakota to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smakota's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smakota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smakota won't allow McDonald to get back to his feet.
McDonald has his feet on Smakota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smakota sprawls well. Smakota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Smakota closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smakota fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Smakota's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smakota throws McDonald to one side and escapes!
McDonald shoots and misses
and Smakota counters with a stiff right hand.
Smakota shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamish McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Smakota. Smakota maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smakota drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Smakota to the mat.
Smakota wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Smakota throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Smakota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald won't allow Smakota to get back to his feet.
Smakota is trying to keep McDonald in close.
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 Alexander Smakota will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smakota fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Smakota has him pressed against the cage.
Smakota has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Smakota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smakota has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Smakota breaks from the clinch.
Smakota tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smakota is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Smakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smakota or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald, which made it look bad.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smakota can't fight it off and eventually McDonald manages to take the fight to the floor. Smakota looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Smakota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smakota being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Smakota keeps moving.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Smakota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smakota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smakota closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Smakota turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smakota stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
Smakota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Smakota sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smakota darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smakota tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smakota lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Smakota breaks the clinch.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smakota shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Smakota on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smakota tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Smakota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smakota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smakota 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Smakota!
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energy
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RATING
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