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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 3161 p4p, 313 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 3453 p4p, 336 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Get Busy Living. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
20 - 32 - 0 |
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165 cm
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148 lbs
36 - 35 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
20 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into Smoochie Wallace's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smoochie Wallace keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald stops Smoochie Wallace from standing up.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smoochie Wallace wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if McDonald 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.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smoochie Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Smoochie Wallace is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smoochie Wallace's head.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald with the ground and pound but Smoochie Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smoochie Wallace is keeping the position for now.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smoochie Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoochie Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoochie Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Smoochie Wallace moves out of range easily.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smoochie Wallace under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Smoochie Wallace there.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Smoochie Wallace tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smoochie Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoochie Wallace cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
A punch lands to the side of Smoochie Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald lands a head kick!
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Smoochie Wallace works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
Smoochie Wallace jabs at McDonald's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Smoochie Wallace's guard.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald prevents Smoochie Wallace from getting back to his feet.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Smoochie Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Smoochie Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoochie Wallace can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Smoochie Wallace from controlling successfully.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
Smoochie Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Smoochie Wallace prevents McDonald from getting back to his feet.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smoochie Wallace tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Smoochie Wallace does it's job there.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smoochie Wallace on the side of the head.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Smoochie Wallace gets a double leg takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but Smoochie Wallace passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Smoochie Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
McDonald is controlling Smoochie Wallace's posture.
McDonald looking to control.
Ronnie McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smoochie Wallace postures up.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Smoochie Wallace controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDonald blocks the body kick.
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smoochie Wallace. That one must have hurt.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smoochie Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smoochie Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smoochie Wallace works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McDonald is trying to control. Smoochie Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smoochie Wallace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smoochie Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald throwing shots but Smoochie Wallace is blocking nicely.
Smoochie Wallace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Smoochie Wallace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Smoochie Wallace.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a good, hard body kick but McDonald shrugs it off.
A jab from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Smoochie Wallace gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws a strike but Smoochie Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald pulls Smoochie Wallace in close to his closed guard and prevents Smoochie Wallace from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Smoochie Wallace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald tries to roll over but Smoochie Wallace keeps him under control.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping control of the position.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smoochie Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyroil Smoochie Wallace.
Well McDonald 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronnie McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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