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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Busy Living. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
29 - 25 - 1 |
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165 cm
30
155 lbs
9 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lickertwat is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lickertwat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Lickertwat is working away.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lickertwat defending well though.
McDonald throwing shots but Lickertwat is blocking nicely.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lickertwat gets back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lickertwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
Lickertwat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Lickertwat wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lickertwat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Lickertwat's legs - danger averted.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald postures up in Lickertwat's guard and throws a big left but Lickertwat blocks it.
McDonald throws a strike but Lickertwat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lickertwat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Lickertwat trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lickertwat is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald 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.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lickertwat's guard.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lickertwat is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat is holding on to half guard well.
Lickertwat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald passes to full mount!
McDonald blocks Lickertwat's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McDonald looking to control but Lickertwat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lickertwat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Lickertwat is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald 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 scores with a takedown into Lickertwat's guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald stands and throws Lickertwat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lickertwat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDonald.
Lickertwat tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Lickertwat is having none of it.
Lickertwat is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Lickertwat is working away.
Lickertwat actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lickertwat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Lickertwat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald is thwarting Lickertwat's attempts to control the position.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lickertwat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lickertwat is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lickertwat keeps working.
McDonald throwing shots but Lickertwat is blocking nicely.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Ronnie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lickertwat!
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lickertwat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lickertwat and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lickertwat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
Lickertwat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lickertwat is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lickertwat tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Lickertwat wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
Lickertwat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Lickertwat trying to control here.
Lickertwat is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Lickertwat is having none of it.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lickertwat is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Lickertwat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
Lickertwat walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
Lickertwat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lickertwat drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lickertwat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald controlling Lickertwat's posture.
Let's hope that McDonald 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 wants to sweep here but Lickertwat controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Lickertwat is proving a slippery customer.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald is pulling down on Lickertwat's head to control his posture.
Lickertwat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lickertwat slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
AL Lickertwat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lickertwat thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lickertwat is working for a submission of some sort.
Lickertwat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lickertwat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lickertwat trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lickertwat fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Lickertwat's head back.
McDonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lickertwat eats them both and turns towards McDonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Lickertwat's guard.
Lickertwat is rocked!
Lickertwat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oh Lickertwat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Lickertwat seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lickertwat wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald pushes down on Lickertwat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
Ronnie McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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