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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor McDonald will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McDonald!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Booth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Booth fails to land the takedown.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Booth is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald tries to stall but Booth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
McDonald taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booth after a bit of a struggle.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Booth back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leonardo Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor McDonald.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
Booth misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald is trying to drag Booth to the mat but Booth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two 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.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Booth is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trevor McDonald.
Booth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Booth.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Booth manages to get underhooks.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald has Booth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Booth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Booth tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Booth gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Booth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
Booth tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
Booth tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Booth back against the cage.
McDonald wants a takedown.
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.
Booth lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
Booth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Booth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Booth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Booth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Booth has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Booth dominated that round.
That's time! Booth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Booth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Booth.
Booth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to control Booth's arms but Booth gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Booth.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Booth missing with knees to the body.
McDonald wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to stall but Booth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Booth is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Booth.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Booth.
Booth missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Booth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
Leonardo Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor McDonald.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Booth.
Booth can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Booth tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
Booth is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Booth down to the mat. Booth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Booth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
Booth tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald wants to counter the offense by Booth and move into the clinch position.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald rushes Booth and presses him up against the cage.
Booth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Booth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Booth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
Booth misses with some punches.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald is looking to control Booth's arms but Booth gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Booth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Booth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Booth with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Booth postures up.
Booth stands up and waves to McDonald to follow him.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pushes Booth up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Booth obliges.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Booth.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Booth.
McDonald is looking to control Booth's arms but Booth gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Booth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald wants a takedown.
Leonardo Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor McDonald.
Booth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Booth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald has Booth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Booth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Booth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Booth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Booth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booth has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
Booth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Booth.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Booth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Booth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booth.
Booth has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald tries to stall but Booth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four 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.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow.
Booth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Booth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth missing with knees to the body.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Booth.
McDonald has Booth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Booth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trevor McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booth gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booth tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald taking a breather.
Leonardo Booth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Booth tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Booth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Booth!
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