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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toby Sorkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Macdonald (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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135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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150 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Sorkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Reece Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Macdonald avoids the head kick by Sorkin.
Macdonald tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sorkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sorkin can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Macdonald.
Macdonald 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.
Sorkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macdonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macdonald is pressed up against the cage. Sorkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macdonald down to the mat. Macdonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Macdonald has a takedown stuffed.
Sorkin cracks the inside of Macdonald's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Sorkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sorkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macdonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macdonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sorkin did well to prevent Macdonald getting side control.
Sorkin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Macdonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Sorkin back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to work over Sorkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macdonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Macdonald has eaten all the pies!
Macdonald stalls.
Macdonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sorkin.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorkin avoids the damage to the body.
Macdonald misses with a punch to the body.
Sorkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macdonald working Sorkin over with knees to the body.
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
Macdonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sorkin up against the cage.
Macdonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorkin's efforts to push away.
Sorkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Macdonald.
Macdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Macdonald lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorkin is trying to break the clinch but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Sorkin tries to circle away but Macdonald has him pinned against the cage.
Macdonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macdonald tries to throw a body punch but Sorkin avoids it by throwing Macdonald back against the cage.
Macdonald prevents Sorkin from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sorkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macdonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorkin's efforts to push away.
Macdonald misses with the head strike.
Sorkin tries to break the clinch but Macdonald is controlling the position.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sorkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macdonald.
Sorkin is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald prevents Sorkin from breaking the clinch.
Macdonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Macdonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sorkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonald won't allow it.
Macdonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sorkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonald won't allow it.
Sorkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macdonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sorkin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Macdonald blocks an elbow strike.
Macdonald cracks Sorkin with a nice body shot.
Macdonald misses with an elbow strike.
Sorkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macdonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorkin backwards.
Macdonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sorkin can't break the clinch.
Sorkin wants to break free but Macdonald has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald wants the takedown. Sorkin is fighting it off but Macdonald persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sorkin's guard against the cage.
Macdonald throwing strikes from guard but Sorkin blocks nicely.
Sorkin is looking to stand up but Macdonald isn't so interested in that idea.
Macdonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macdonald stands up over Sorkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macdonald trying to control but Sorkin is working from the bottom.
Sorkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Macdonald throwing strikes from guard but Sorkin blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Macdonald dominated that round.
That's time! Sorkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sorkin throws a leg kick but Macdonald checks it.
Macdonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Macdonald scores with a takedown into Sorkin's guard.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macdonald wants to control from the top but Sorkin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Sorkin has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Macdonald passes Sorkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sorkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Macdonald trying to control from half guard but Sorkin is working away.
Macdonald trying to work for an americana but Sorkin has managed to regain full guard.
Macdonald landing some decent shots from guard.
Sorkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sorkin pulls Macdonald in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macdonald passes Sorkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Macdonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sorkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macdonald.
Sorkin is looking for a sweep. Macdonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macdonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorkin sees it coming and defends easily.
Macdonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sorkin defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald stops Sorkin from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sorkin throws a sloppy head kick and Macdonald moves out of range easily.
Macdonald shoots in and drives through. Sorkin sprawls well.
Macdonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Macdonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sorkin is looking to clinch but Macdonald is avoiding it.
Macdonald drives through with a takedown into Sorkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sorkin kicks Macdonald off and gets to his feet.
Sorkin misses with an uppercut.
Sorkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macdonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macdonald tries to counter with a clinch but Sorkin shakes him off and moves away.
Sorkin misses with a head kick.
Macdonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald shoots in and gets a takedown into Sorkin's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macdonald trying to control but Sorkin is working from the bottom.
Sorkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorkin tries to strike from the bottom.
Macdonald stops Sorkin from standing up.
Macdonald stays in close to Sorkin's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reece Macdonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Macdonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sorkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Macdonald is in Sorkin's guard.
Sorkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macdonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macdonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macdonald is pushing down on Sorkin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorkin is fighting to maintain full guard but Macdonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macdonald is taking a breather. Sorkin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sorkin wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald is controlling the pace.
Sorkin trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Macdonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Macdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sorkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macdonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Macdonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sorkin is just riding it out for now. Macdonald eventually gives up the hold.
Macdonald wants to pass to mount but Sorkin is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is thwarting Sorkin's attempts to control the position.
Macdonald is trying to control. Sorkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sorkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sorkin gets back to full guard.
Sorkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Sorkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sorkin looking to control.
Sorkin keeping moving, preventing Macdonald from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sorkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macdonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Sorkin.
Sorkin throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macdonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Sorkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sorkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Macdonald circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sorkin throws a head kick but Macdonald moves out of range.
Sorkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Toby Sorkin.
I think Macdonald 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Macdonald!
Reece Macdonald made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.
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pop
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mgr
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