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Event:
GC 283
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by McDonnell.
Cleary looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cleary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleary.
McDonnell tests Cleary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cleary.
Cleary misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleary will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cleary moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Cleary darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Cleary scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonnell wants to control but Cleary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonnell trying to hold on to Cleary's head to control him but Cleary postures up.
Cleary is looking to take a break and control but McDonnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonnell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cleary.
Cleary throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonnell has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
McDonnell is refusing to be controlled, as Cleary sits in half guard.
McDonnell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cleary wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Cleary. #SUB2#
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cleary seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Cleary wants to free his trapped foot but McDonnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell is working hard here to advance position.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is defending well.
McDonnell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonnell holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cleary working some strikes from top position.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleary passes McDonnell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonnell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cleary throwing strikes but missing.
Cleary makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary works over McDonnell with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary connects with a couple of short punches.
Cleary keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonnell's head.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Cleary.
#TD#
McDonnell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cleary tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonnell is in Cleary's guard.#SUB2#
Cleary throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDonnell uses it to pass to side control.
Cleary is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McDonnell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonnell works his way to his opponent's back.
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!#SUB#
McDonnell looking for the choke from the back.
Cleary breaks McDonnell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Cleary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cleary working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonnell's head.#T1#
Cleary postures up and lands a big shot to McDonnell's brow.
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from McDonnell.
Cleary wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Cleary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cleary lands a couple of digs.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cleary is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonnell trying to control the position.
#T2#
Cleary wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell is trying to control the position but Cleary postures up. #SUB#
McDonnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleary defends well.
Cleary won't allow McDonnell to sweep him here.
Cleary makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonnell is keeping the position for now.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleary is in close to McDonnell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cleary is stalling in the full guard.
Cleary is working McDonnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
McDonnell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cleary makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonnell wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
McDonnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cleary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleary scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cleary wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell 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.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Cleary tries to pass.
McDonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleary is one step ahead there.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonnell has wrist control.#SUB#
McDonnell is looking for a triangle but Cleary pushes his legs off easily.
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 Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
McDonnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cleary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonnell defends it easily.
McDonnell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cleary's guard.
Cleary has a hand on McDonnell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDonnell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cleary tries to reverse the position but McDonnell maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cleary tries to lock up and control but McDonnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cleary working to try and regain half guard.
Cleary looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
McDonnell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cleary tries to roll but McDonnell sticks to his back.
McDonnell is trying to stick to Cleary's back but Cleary is turning into McDonnell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonnell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cleary.
Cleary lands a couple of digs.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
McDonnell has an active guard here but Cleary has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cleary is working for a kimura but McDonnell is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonnell is looking to control Cleary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonnell avoid being mounted?
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
McDonnell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cleary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cleary's back!#T3##SUB#
McDonnell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cleary is in real trouble here. McDonnell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cleary is tapping out! McDonnell wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory McDonnell!
In his post fight interview, Rory McDonnell gave a big smile as he said 'Free OJ!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
McDonnell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chantha's guard.
Chantha is wriggling around but McDonnell manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Chantha is trying to control McDonnell's posture. McDonnell takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Chantha! McDonnell is rotating here... this could be the end... Chantha is out! McDonnell has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
Bun Chantha was interviewed post fight and said 'thank'.
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Event:
MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Alexius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alexius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonnell trying to control here.
Alexius wants to stand but McDonnell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McDonnell is pressing down on Alexius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonnell has an active guard here but Alexius has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Alexius has control of the leg. #T1#
McDonnell trying to control but Alexius postures up.
Alexius passes into side control, despite McDonnell's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Alexius stands up and beckons McDonnell to his feet.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Alexius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonnell tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Alexius tries to stand but McDonnell is controlling his head.
Alexius in the domination position with McDonnell hanging on.
McDonnell tries to improve position but can't.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.
McDonnell looking for a sweep but Alexius has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alexius wants to stand but McDonnell is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T3#
McDonnell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexius wants to stand up but McDonnell is controlling the position.
McDonnell moves into full guard.
Alexius tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
McDonnell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexius wanted to stand there but McDonnell had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexius doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
#TD2#
Alexius shoots in and gets a takedown into McDonnell's guard.#SUB#
McDonnell looking for a guillotine here but Alexius defends easily.
McDonnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Alexius gets a clinch.
McDonnell taking a breather.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
Alexius misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonnell taking a breather.#TD2#
Alexius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McDonnell regains guard immediately.
McDonnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
McDonnell is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell trying to advance position but Alexius counters by regaining guard.
McDonnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bessarion Alexius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonnell is controlling him.
Alexius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexius wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexius is looking to stand up but McDonnell isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Alexius wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is defending well. #SUB#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back.
McDonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexius is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McDonnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexius wants to stand up but McDonnell is controlling the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonnell!
McDonnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius 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!
#R3#
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Alexius rushes McDonnell and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Alexius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McDonnell is trying to keep an underhook but Alexius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McDonnell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonnell has his hands on Alexius's head, controlling the position.
McDonnell wants to sweep here but Alexius controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alexius is now in half guard. #SU2#
Alexius gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bessarion Alexius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alexius misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Alexius in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Alexius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Alexius jumps guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonnell looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Alexius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alexius tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McDonnell.
Alexius trying to control the pace.
Alexius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
McDonnell is looking to control Alexius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonnell avoid being mounted?
Alexius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonnell trying to control but Alexius postures up.
Alexius is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexius is trying to control. McDonnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alexius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Alexius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crunch! McDonnell slams his shin into Alexius's torso.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexius blocks the leg kick.
Alexius tries to counter with a clinch but McDonnell shakes him off and moves away.
Alexius wants to clinch.
Alexius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexius avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
Alexius doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonnell tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##TD2#
Alexius gets control of McDonnell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexius wants to stand and escape but McDonnell is having none of it.
Alexius keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexius is wriggling around but McDonnell manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessarion Alexius!
Our winner, Bessarion Alexius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garibaldi slips under a jab from McDonnell.
Garibaldi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonnell stuns Garibaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonnell cracks Garibaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garibaldi is looking to chop away at McDonnell's legs.
Garibaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
As McDonnell backs away, Garibaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Garibaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi lands a head kick!
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A cross from Garibaldi lands.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Garibaldi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garibaldi.
Some wild striking there from McDonnell.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to land a body kick but Garibaldi moved away.
Garibaldi is looking to counter punch.
Garibaldi blocks a leg kick.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Garibaldi avoids it.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick but McDonnell checks it.
Garibaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
Garibaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.#T2##TD2#
McDonnell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garibaldi to the mat! Garibaldi manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garibaldi pulls McDonnell in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonnell from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Garibaldi has his foot on McDonnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonnell works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Garibaldi trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Garibaldi working for submissions but it's allowed McDonnell to get to half guard.
Garibaldi is refusing to be controlled, as McDonnell sits in half guard.
McDonnell is looking to stall here but Garibaldi recovers full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonnell looking to sit in guard and control but Garibaldi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonnell trying to control the position.
Garibaldi won't allow McDonnell to sweep him here.
Garibaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garibaldi tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Garibaldi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Garibaldi moves out of range.
It looked like Garibaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell motions for Garibaldi to come forward. McDonnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.#TD2#
McDonnell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garibaldi is trying to defend but McDonnell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garibaldi manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garibaldi keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
Garibaldi looking to control.
McDonnell trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rory McDonnell has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonnell advances position into side control!#T3#
Garibaldi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garibaldi is pressing down on McDonnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonnell is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonnell has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Garibaldi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Garibaldi!
McDonnell can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Garibaldi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
McDonnell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garibaldi off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
McDonnell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Garibaldi trying to control but not successfully.
Garibaldi is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the head.
Garibaldi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Garibaldi throws a shot to the body.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
McDonnell moves into range and clinches up with Garibaldi.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garibaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from McDonnell. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Garibaldi moves out of range.
#CL2#
McDonnell forces Garibaldi back against the cage and clinches.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonnell jumps guard but Garibaldi stands there with McDonnell around his waist. McDonnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Garibaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a right hand to the body.
Garibaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Garibaldi has McDonnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Garibaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Garibaldi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Garibaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garibaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
McDonnell is rocked!#KD#
Garibaldi drops McDonnell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McDonnell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Garibaldi finish him?
Garibaldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garibaldi dips a shoulder and cracks McDonnell with a mighty uppercut! McDonnell falls back against the cage and Garibaldi unloads with a barrage of strikes! McDonnell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garibaldi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Garibaldi!
An out of breath Michael Garibaldi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC Live 49
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kvirkvelia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonnell's guard.#SUB2#
McDonnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvirkvelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvirkvelia content to stall in guard here.
McDonnell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McDonnell is looking for a triangle but Kvirkvelia pushes his legs off easily.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Kvirkvelia from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a shoot takedown. McDonnell fights it but they end up in guard.
Kvirkvelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB2#
McDonnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvirkvelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvirkvelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kvirkvelia 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kvirkvelia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head. #T3#
Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown but McDonnell circles away easily
and Kvirkvelia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kvirkvelia fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice shot that snaps McDonnell's head back.
Kvirkvelia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kvirkvelia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
McDonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kvirkvelia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem phased though.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Kvirkvelia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonnell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Kvirkvelia misses with a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
McDonnell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvirkvelia tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
Kvirkvelia slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kvirkvelia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kvirkvelia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kvirkvelia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kvirkvelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonnell is pressing down on Kvirkvelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvirkvelia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
McDonnell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvirkvelia sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvirkvelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Levan Kvirkvelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonnell is keeping the position for now.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kvirkvelia scores with a jab.
McDonnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
McDonnell throws a low kick, looking for Kvirkvelia's leg but Kvirkvelia calmly moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kvirkvelia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Kvirkvelia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kvirkvelia throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia dives in and grabs McDonnell's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonnell pushes down on Kvirkvelia's head and hops out.
Kvirkvelia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kvirkvelia if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from McDonnell.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kvirkvelia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonnell looks to land a body kick but Kvirkvelia moved away.
McDonnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kvirkvelia's hands.
A left lands for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Kvirkvelia.
#T4#
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Kvirkvelia.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kvirkvelia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kvirkvelia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonnell!
McDonnell is not content to let Kvirkvelia control the position.
McDonnell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McDonnell seems a little lost for a moment, as Kvirkvelia dominates the positioning.
McDonnell gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from McDonnell #CL#
and Kvirkvelia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body punch.
Kvirkvelia tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell gets underhooks to prevent Kvirkvelia's takedown attempt.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Kvirkvelia avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell stalls.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell keeps control of Kvirkvelia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Kvirkvelia tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Kvirkvelia back against the cage.
McDonnell tries to work over Kvirkvelia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kvirkvelia throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
A short left from Kvirkvelia. #T1#
McDonnell can't get the takedown.
McDonnell tries to work over Kvirkvelia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a takedown.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvirkvelia works on McDonnell's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Kvirkvelia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvirkvelia goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonnell prevents it.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Kvirkvelia. #BC#
Kvirkvelia manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Kvirkvelia lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonnell won't be happy with that.
Kvirkvelia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonnell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Kvirkvelia tries to advance to mount but McDonnell denies him.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia is looking to take a break and control but McDonnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kvirkvelia controlling the position from side mount.
McDonnell gets back to half guard.
Kvirkvelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDonnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvirkvelia working the head and body with strikes.
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but McDonnell defending well.
Kvirkvelia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonnell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kvirkvelia manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Kvirkvelia controlling the pace for now.
McDonnell regains half guard.
Kvirkvelia trying to mount his opponent but McDonnell defends it.
Kvirkvelia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kvirkvelia 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Kvirkvelia!
During a confident post fight interview, Levan Kvirkvelia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rory McDonnell (ranked 1238 p4p, 169 weight class) and Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2526 p4p, 327 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonnell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bloc Party - Ares (Remix). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schmeiser's choice of entrance music: David vs Monsanto. Percy Schmeiser told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rory McDonnell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeiser forces McDonnell back against the cage and clinches.
McDonnell is looking for a takedown.
McDonnell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schmeiser after a bit of a struggle.
Schmeiser goes for a takedown attempt but McDonnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schmeiser moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDonnell working a defensive guard here.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonnell working for a triangle but Schmeiser defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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.
McDonnell looking for a guillotine here but Schmeiser defends easily.
Schmeiser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeiser preventing the sweep.
Schmeiser's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Schmeiser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schmeiser preventing the sweep.
McDonnell is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Schmeiser 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.
McDonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmeiser is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmeiser pulls his head out easily.
Schmeiser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but McDonnell defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
Schmeiser's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser is looking to advance position but McDonnell won't allow it.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Schmeiser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Schmeiser might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonnell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmeiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schmeiser is thwarting McDonnell's attempts to control the position.
Schmeiser wants to control but McDonnell is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell gets full guard.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonnell being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Schmeiser is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser stands and throws McDonnell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonnell (0) vs (3) Schmeiser
A lull in the action here as Schmeiser stalls from top position.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
Schmeiser controls the position.
McDonnell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmeiser controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
Schmeiser content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schmeiser wants to control but McDonnell is keeping him busy.
McDonnell is trying to escape the position but Schmeiser is controlling the position.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser is staying tight to McDonnell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schmeiser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonnell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schmeiser taking a break here but McDonnell is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell trying to control but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmeiser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmeiser is working away from the top position though.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonnell actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser prevents McDonnell from improving his position.
McDonnell trying to get back to full guard but Schmeiser takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonnell (0) vs (6) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonnell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonnell! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonnell (2) vs (6) Schmeiser
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Schmeiser wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McDonnell is now in half guard.
Well,McDonnell is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schmeiser gets back to full guard.
Schmeiser controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
McDonnell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeiser.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position but McDonnell postures up.
Schmeiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schmeiser holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonnell is pushing down on Schmeiser's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmeiser is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonnell has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is pressing down on McDonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
McDonnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmeiser is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmeiser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonnell (2) vs (8) Schmeiser
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser looking to sit in guard and control but McDonnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonnell (4) vs (8) Schmeiser
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser wins on points by 8 to 4.
Percy Schmeiser really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Gustin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
Gustin wants to clinch.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gustin just manages to avoid it.
McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustin doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustin manages to avoid it.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
Gustin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
McDonnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
McDonnell closes the distance and clinches.
McDonnell lands a right hand.
Gustin throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell. #BC2#
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Gustin is rocked!
McDonnell seems to be stalking Gustin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gustin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 4
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaczjarg misses the shot to the body.
Kaczjarg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaczjarg throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
Kaczjarg tries to land a leg kick but McDonnell saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell throws a jab when Kaczjarg was well out of range.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaczjarg misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Kaczjarg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaczjarg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaczjarg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaczjarg finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head. #T1#
Kaczjarg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like McDonnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaczjarg looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Kaczjarg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Kaczjarg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Kaczjarg does no damage.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaczjarg. That did some damage!
Kaczjarg misses with a straight left.
McDonnell connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Adrian Kaczjarg has been cut.
Kaczjarg throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaczjarg doesn't seem phased though.
Kaczjarg scores with a shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Kaczjarg's ribs.
Kaczjarg misses with a body shot.
#CL#
McDonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kaczjarg's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell pushes Kaczjarg back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell presses Kaczjarg against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaczjarg backwards.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaczjarg looks winded!
McDonnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Kaczjarg's head.
Kaczjarg throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a body punch.
Kaczjarg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McDonnell lands with a right to the head.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
McDonnell lands with a left to the head.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Kaczjarg's head.
Kaczjarg trying to stall but McDonnell improves his position.
Kaczjarg has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
Kaczjarg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaczjarg wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonnell won't allow it.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaczjargs head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonnell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaczjarg taking a breather.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
Kaczjarg is trying to force a seperation but McDonnell has the dominant position.
A short right from McDonnell on the inside.
Kaczjarg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell keeps control of Kaczjarg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaczjarg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell slows down the pace here.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaczjarg backwards. #T4#
McDonnell is struggling to control the position.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
McDonnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Kaczjarg controls the action.
Kaczjarg throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaczjarg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaczjarg up against the ropes.
McDonnell has Kaczjarg pressed against the ropes.
McDonnell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaczjarg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaczjarg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaczjarg just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell lunges at Kaczjarg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaczjarg's hand.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell works the jab nicely.
McDonnell clobbers Kaczjarg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaczjarg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Kaczjarg is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaczjarg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaczjarg misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Kaczjarg is rocked!
Kaczjarg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaczjarg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A combination from Kaczjarg does no damage.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaczjarg moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
Kaczjarg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaczjarg stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaczjarg throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Kaczjarg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaczjarg lands a jab to McDonnell's midsection.
McDonnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaczjarg to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Kaczjarg down.
Adrian Kaczjarg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaczjarg looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell throws a nice head kick!
McDonnell throws a head kick but Kaczjarg moves out of range.
#T2#
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaczjarg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaczjarg misses with a body punch
and McDonnell counters with a solid body kick.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the head.
Kaczjarg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaczjarg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaczjarg misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaczjarg misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaczjarg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaczjarg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and McDonnell counters with a beautiful hook that drops Kaczjarg to the mat! Will Kaczjarg be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent McDonnell to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Kaczjarg is up. He looks OK to continue.
Kaczjarg is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?#T3#
Kaczjarg throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Kaczjarg goes down! McDonnell rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Kaczjarg is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rory McDonnell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rory McDonnell waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DARE ABSOLUTE
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell thuds a left hand into Saravakos's body.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Saravakos moved away.
Saravakos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Saravakos moves out of range.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Saravakos counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
Saravakos tries to land a front kick but McDonnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Saravakos should have avoided that one.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Saravakos as McDonnell shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from McDonnell.
Saravakos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell throws a right hand that misses
and Saravakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saravakos walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Saravakos didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Saravakos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell throws a right hand that misses
and Saravakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saravakos keeps McDonnell at a distance using the push kick.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saravakos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saravakos throws a leg kick
and McDonnell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Saravakos's belly button to the back.
Saravakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saravakos throws a head kick that misses.
Saravakos walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonnell.
Saravakos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Saravakos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonnell's calf.
Nice jab there from Saravakos. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Saravakos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
Saravakos connects with a body shot that sends McDonnell's belly button to the back.
A combination from Saravakos does no damage.
And McDonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Saravakos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonnell.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Spiros Saravakos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravakos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Saravakos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saravakos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Saravakos ducks down to avoid it.
Saravakos checks a low kick from McDonnell.#T3#
Saravakos throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Saravakos looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saravakos takes a step back to recover.
Saravakos connects with an inside leg kick.
Saravakos blocks the body kick.
Saravakos throws a low kick, looking for McDonnell's leg but McDonnell calmly moves out of range.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravakos.
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Saravakos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saravakos is looking to wear down McDonnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saravakos moves out of range of the body kick.
Saravakos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Saravakos misses its intended target. #T4#
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saravakos checks the leg kick.
McDonnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
McDonnell shoots and misses
and Saravakos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saravakos swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Saravakos blocks a leg kick.
Saravakos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saravakos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Saravakos's head but Saravakos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Saravakos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spiros Saravakos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
letting Saravakos counter with a right hand.
Saravakos misses with a low kick.
And McDonnell responds with a good body kick, but Saravakos manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Saravakos saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saravakos misses with the combination.
Saravakos lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saravakos tries to land a leg kick but McDonnell saw it coming and moves away.
Saravakos throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Rory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saravakos is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
Saravakos throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McDonnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonnell is taking a breather. Saravakos 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.
McDonnell is trying to control the action in half guard but Saravakos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Saravakos controlling the position for now.
Saravakos is looking for a sweep. McDonnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saravakos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saravakos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonnell being controlled here momentarily.
McDonnell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saravakos wants to sweep but no luck.
Saravakos is trying to control the position but McDonnell postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McDonnell rushes Saravakos and presses him up against the cage.
Saravakos lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
Saravakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saravakos working aggressively here.
McDonnell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saravakos up against the cage.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saravakos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonnell pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Saravakos avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
#T3#
McDonnell with a nice cross.
Saravakos has been working on his balance at White Eagle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McDonnell.
A good leg kick by Saravakos.
Saravakos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Saravakos throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Saravakos slaps the foot to one side.
Saravakos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saravakos throws a good cross that connects.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the body.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Saravakos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Saravakos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravakos works McDonnell's body with a nice hook.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
McDonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonnell showed some decent athleticism there.
Saravakos trying to control here.
Saravakos gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Saravakos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Saravakos takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saravakos is out of range.
Saravakos moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell has a takedown stuffed.
Saravakos moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Saravakos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
McDonnell keeps Saravakos at a distance using the push kick.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Saravakos ducked under it nicely.
Saravakos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Saravakos counters with a leg kick.
Saravakos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saravakos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravakos throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Saravakos is looking to score with low kicks.
Saravakos misses with a body shot.
#T2#
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Saravakos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saravakos wants to slow McDonnell down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saravakos.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saravakos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Saravakos avoids it.
McDonnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Saravakos.
Saravakos digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Saravakos. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Saravakos throws a low kick, looking for McDonnell's leg but McDonnell calmly moves out of range.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.#TD2#
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saravakos's guard.
Saravakos is pressing down on McDonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spiros Saravakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonnell trying to control but Saravakos is working from the bottom.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Saravakos trying to control the position.
McDonnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saravakos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDonnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonnell wants to pass the guard but Saravakos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown but Saravakos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell wins by unanimous decision!
Rory McDonnell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell cracks Ladd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Ladd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonnell feints a jab promting Ladd to slip. McDonnell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ladd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Ladd as he checks the leg kick.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
Jab from Ladd.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ladd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Ladd takes it in his stride.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ladd! But no joy.#CL#
McDonnell has closed the distance and engaged Ladd in a clinch.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Ladd.
Come on McDonnell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ladd is trying to break free.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Ladd tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ladd is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
McDonnell sizes up Ladd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ladd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonnell swings for the body but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ladd misses with a hook.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Ladd's body. Ladd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ladd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Ladd counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ladd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
Ladd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonnell doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Ladd. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell tries to clinch there but Ladd circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ladd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ladd checks a leg kick.
Ladd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
McDonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonnell showed some decent athleticism there.
Ladd tries to roll over but McDonnell keeps him under control.#T4#
Ladd is looking to escape.#SUB#
McDonnell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonnell is thwarting Ladd's attempts to control the position.
Ladd is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonnell from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ladd scrambles back to his feet.
Ladd moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ladd connects with a nice looking jab.
Ladd lands a head shot.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Ladd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Ladd blocks the low kick.
Ladd throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell dives in and grabs Ladd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ladd pushes down on McDonnell's head and hops out.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Ladd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ladd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ladd blocks a low kick nicely.
Ladd throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
Ladd connects with a jab.
Ladd swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ladd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd misses with a straight left.
And McDonnell counters with a quick kick to the body but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonnell. Ladd shrugs it off though.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ladd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Ladd jabs at McDonnell's body.
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!
McDonnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ladd's head.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Ladd.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell slips a jab from Ladd.
McDonnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ladd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
McDonnell clobbers Ladd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ladd jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd with a jab.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ladd counters with a left to the body.
Ladd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ladd checks a leg kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses.
Ladd lands with a good body shot.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Ladd smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
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!
Ladd throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Ladd avoids a kick to the body.
McDonnell shoots for a double leg takedown but Ladd sprawls well. He's pushed McDonnell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ladd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory McDonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ladd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd slips a straight right by McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonnell throws a jab when Ladd was well out of range.
Ladd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ladd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ladd blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
#CL#
McDonnell has Ladd up against the cage in a clinch.
Ladd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Ladd.
McDonnell lands with a hook. Ladd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
A jab from Ladd misses.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Ladd saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ladd avoids it easily.
McDonnell connects with a jab.#T1#
McDonnell ducks right into an uppercut from Ladd.
Ladd lands the left hand.#CL#
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
I was talking to McDonnell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ladd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ladd lands a body punch. #BC#
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ladd scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ladd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ladd.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Ladd avoids it.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Ladd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.#T2#
Ladd throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ladd blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
McDonnell misses with a hook
enabling Ladd to counter with a crisp jab.
Ladd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
McDonnell rushes Ladd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladd's efforts to push away.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladd's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell. #T3#
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell prevents Ladd from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ladd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ladd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but McDonnell keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.
Ladd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ladd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling him.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ladd wants to break free but McDonnell has control.
A head punch on the inside from Ladd fails to land.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ladd tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Ladd back against the cage. #TD#
McDonnell tightens his grip and picks Ladd up, before dumping him to the ground. Ladd manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ladd working a defensive guard here.
Ladd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ladd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
McDonnell tests Ladd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ladd throws a right and a left that McDonnell avoids nicely.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses
and Ladd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ladd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonnell advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rory McDonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ladd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB#
McDonnell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ladd is surviving well by controlling McDonnell's body position as best he can.
Ladd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ladd is squirming around, avoiding McDonnell's attempts to control the action.
Ladd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ladd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonnell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ladd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonnell is thwarting Ladd's attempts to control the position.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Ladd is working from the bottom. #T3#
McDonnell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd trying to control but McDonnell postures up.
#SUB#
McDonnell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladd has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ladd.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
McDonnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Ladd misses.
McDonnell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ladd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Ladd saw that one coming.
Ladd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ladd blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Ladd moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonnell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ladd, which made it look bad.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Ladd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ladd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonnell scrambles back to his feet.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd with a hook.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
Ladd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a thumping low kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.#T1#
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Ladd in his tracks momentarily.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ladd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Ladd throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
McDonnell cracks Ladd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell thuds his shin into the meat of Ladd's side.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
McDonnell looks to throw a body kick
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Ladd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Ladd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ladd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Ladd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Ladd semi-blocks.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Ladd lands.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
McDonnell instigates a clinch. #TD#
McDonnell jumps guard and drags Ladd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Ladd tries to pass. #SUB#
McDonnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ladd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ladd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ladd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonnell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ladd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rosco Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd throwing shots but McDonnell is blocking nicely.
McDonnell is trying to maintain the position but Ladd is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Ladd 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.
#SUB2#
Ladd is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
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 Rory McDonnell.
I think McDonnell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rosco Ladd!
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DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
McDonnell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ladd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonnell preventing the sweep.
Ladd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ladd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonnell tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladd is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Ladd.
McDonnell throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonnell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
McDonnell pushing down on Ladd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonnell 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.
Ladd trying to hold on to McDonnell's head to control him but McDonnell postures up.
McDonnell controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell is trying to control. Ladd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ladd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ladd looking for a guillotine here but McDonnell defends easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ladd controls McDonnell momentarily but McDonnell frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ladd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ladd's knee momentarily.
Ladd avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a cross.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ladd checks a leg kick.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range. #T3#
Ladd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
A shot in the inside from Ladd.
Ladd can't break the clinch.
McDonnell pushes Ladd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
McDonnell jumps guard.
McDonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonnell, not yet.
Ladd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ladd won't allow McDonnell to sweep him here.
Ladd is fighting to break McDonnell's control of his arms but McDonnell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonnell, not yet.
McDonnell controls Ladd momentarily but Ladd frees himself. #T4#
Ladd tries to stand but McDonnell is controlling from the bottom.
Ladd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonnell 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.#SUB#
McDonnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ladd defends well.
Ladd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ladd wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonnell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ladd swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
McDonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
McDonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ladd working hard to break the clinch.
McDonnell works on Ladd's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
Ladd working hard to break the clinch.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to land a combination but Ladd avoids it well.
Ladd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McDonnell throws the kick towards the body but Ladd avoids it.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ladd misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ladd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ladd looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.#CL#
McDonnell rushes Ladd and presses him up against the cage.
Ladd tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell tries to work over Ladd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ladd is trying to force a seperation but McDonnell has the dominant position.
Ladd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ladd lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell takes one to the chin there.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown but Ladd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Ladd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ladd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ladd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd works McDonnell's body with a nice hook.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ladd can do to turn this around?
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
#T3#
McDonnell lands a front kick.
Ladd lands a nice shot that snaps McDonnell's head back.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Ladd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No joy there for McDonnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonnell slips a jab from Ladd.
McDonnell wants to clinch up but Ladd keeps it at a distance.
Ladd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ladd connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell works the jab nicely.
Ladd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
Nice body kick there by McDonnell.
Ladd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ladd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Ladd moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd lands with a cross.
It looks like McDonnell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Ladd.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Ladd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell swings for the body but Ladd moves out of range.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ladd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonnell is looking to take a break and control but Ladd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonnell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ladd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McDonnell is just content to waste time from the top position. Ladd takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ladd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rory McDonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonnell tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladd is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ladd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ladd keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
Ladd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ladd keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ladd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McDonnell. #T3#
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonnell cracks Ladd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonnell's head.
Ladd swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ladd is out of range.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
McDonnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Ladd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Rosco Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ladd on the side of the head.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
McDonnell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ladd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Bushido 69: Middleweight GP R2
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Wright slams his shin into McDonnell's torso.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonnell or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McDonnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Wright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell shoots for a takedown but Wright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Wright clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
McDonnell is rocked!
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
McDonnell seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wright - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
McDonnell throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Wright lands a big uppercut and McDonnell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDonnell looks OK. Wright waves McDonnell back to his feet!
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Wright moved away.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends McDonnell's belly button to the back.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ira Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonnell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from McDonnell misses
and Wright counters with a big right hand! Oh McDonnell is in trouble here! Wright follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ira Wright!
Ira Wright retains his welterweight title!
Ira Wright 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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Event:
DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Lobtov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
Lobtov slips a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Lobtov.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lobtov.
Lobtov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell tests Lobtov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lobtov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Lobtov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell slips a jab from Lobtov.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Lobtov throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
Lobtov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobtov manages to avoid it.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lobtov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lobtov connects with a body shot that sends McDonnell's belly button to the back.
McDonnell catches Lobtov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Lobtov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobtov just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Lobtov misses the target.
McDonnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Lobtov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Lobtov.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lobtov is looking for a counter combo.
McDonnell connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrey Lobtov has been cut.
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lobtov checks a leg kick nicely.
Lobtov lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Lobtov checks it.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lobtov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Lobtov is wise to it.
Lobtov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Lobtov backs off McDonnell throws a huge counter combo but Lobtov manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lobtov scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobtov misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Lobtov seems unphased.
Lobtov blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Lobtov ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lobtov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Lobtov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonnell jabs at Lobtov's body.
Lobtov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Lobtov avoids it.
It looked like Lobtov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Lobtov ducked under it nicely.
Lobtov misses with a double jab.
McDonnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobtov misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lobtov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Lobtov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Lobtov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Lobtov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonnell sizes up Lobtov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobtov lands a body shot.
#CL2#
McDonnell instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey Lobtov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobtov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lobtov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lobtov throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
Lobtov defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Lobtov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on McDonnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lobtov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Lobtov scores with the left hand. McDonnell knows he should have avoided that one.
Lobtov lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonnell off the cage and back into range.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Lobtov should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
That's time! Lobtov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
McDonnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Lobtov's head.
Lobtov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Lobtov.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobtov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lobtov. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lobtov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Lobtov keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Lobtov's ribs.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobtov.
A little feinted left hand from Lobtov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Lobtov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lobtov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lobtov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lobtov misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lobtov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Lobtov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lobtov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Lobtov's body.
#T3#
Lobtov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a nice body shot.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lobtov's head backwards.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Lobtov moves out of range easily.
Lobtov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell misses with a jab to the body
and Lobtov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lobtov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Lobtov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Rory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.#T1#
Lobtov misses with a few strikes there.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lobtov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonnell.
Lobtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobtov.
A shot to the body from Lobtov misses
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Lobtov.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Lobtov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobtov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lobtov misses with a straight right.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
McDonnell forces Lobtov back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
McDonnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lobtov or not.
Lobtov fails to pull guard.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobtov blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lobtov up against the cage.
Lobtov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
Lobtov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lobtov blocking some punches.
Lobtov jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lobtov around his waist. Lobtov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
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!
#R5#
Lobtov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobtov.
Danga de danga de dang - Lobtov scores with a four punch combination!
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a hook but Lobtov blocks it.
Lobtov moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
Lobtov throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
McDonnell scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lobtov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
Lobtov walks into a stiff left hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobtov is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Andrey Lobtov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lobtov misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Lobtov down.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Lobtov moves out of range.
Lobtov throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
McDonnell tries a low kick but Lobtov avoids it.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonnell cracks Lobtov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
Lobtov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
Lobtov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lobtov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobtov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Lobtov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jab from McDonnell.
Lobtov scores with a nice strike.
Lobtov throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rory McDonnell made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Andrey Lobtov spoke after the fight, saying 'Mama always says, Fights are like a box of chocolates,...u never know what u gonna get...'.
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Event:
DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Phol misses the jab.
Phol throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Phol tries to work over McDonnell's front leg with a kick but McDonnell checks it.
McDonnell is looking to counter the offense by Phol and move into the clinch.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
McDonnell pushes Phol up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonnell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phol after a bit of a struggle.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Phol breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell scores with the left hand. Phol knows he should have avoided that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phol - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Phol misses with a leg kick.
Phol throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from McDonnell.
Phol throws a leg kick #TD#
and McDonnell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDonnell looking to pass the guard.
Phol is looking to stand up but McDonnell isn't so interested in that idea.
Phol pulls McDonnell in close to prevent any damage.
McDonnell postures up.
#T2#
McDonnell advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Who's going to make the next move?
Phol struggling a bit here.
Phol tries to improve position but can't.
McDonnell throws a strike aimed at the side of Phol's head but Phol avoids it well.
Phol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McDonnell happy to just control the position for now.
McDonnell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonnell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Phol!#T3#
McDonnell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phol is looking to escape.
McDonnell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Phol is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonnell has a good base and remains in mount.
Phol wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McDonnell.
Phol sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonnell not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4##SUB#
McDonnell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phol defends it well.
Phol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phol.
McDonnell throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Phol keeps moving.
Phol keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
McDonnell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phol wants to sweep here but McDonnell controlling him for the moment.
Phol keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDonnell moves out of range as Phol strikes.
McDonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phol tries a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
Phol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
Phol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonnell checks it well.
As Phol backs away, McDonnell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King Phol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phol swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phol moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol misses with a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
Phol lands with a nice body punch.
Phol throws a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
Phol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
Phol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
McDonnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
King Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phol looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
King Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Phol with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Phol. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
McDonnell shoots and misses
and Phol counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
A big left from Phol misses.
Phol is looking to chop away at McDonnell's legs.
McDonnell throws a good cross that connects.
Phol misses with a body shot
and McDonnell counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Phol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phol cracks the inside of McDonnell's front leg.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol misses with a hook.
And McDonnell counters with a quick kick to the body but Phol blocks it.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Phol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Phol dips to his left and cracks McDonnell with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.#T3#
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
McDonnell is rocked!
Phol throws a shot to the body.
Phol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh McDonnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
McDonnell seems to have got his legs back now.
Phol scores with a push kick.
Phol moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
Phol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonnell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phol counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Phol!
King Phol is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Savkov.
Savkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonnell tries to avoid it but Savkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonnell to the ground. McDonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savkov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.#TD#
Savkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonnell's half guard.
Savkov is nestled in close to McDonnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov is nestled in close to McDonnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell manages to get to full guard.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Savkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonnell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Savkov is looking to defend but McDonnell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Savkov! McDonnell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Savkov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
Rory McDonnell gave a mention to Swixx in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Kicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kicker throws a combination that misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicker throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonnell, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonnell pushes Kicker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonnell stalling in the clinch.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kicker.
A short uppercut from Kicker. #TD2#
McDonnell pulls guard effortlessly.
Kicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kicker wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
McDonnell trying to control the position here.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kicker trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Kicker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kicker is sitting in close to McDonnell's body. McDonnell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kicker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kicker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonnell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Swixx for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated James Kicker had this to say: 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.
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Event:
D41 Galvao Vs Jacquard
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell slips a jab from Anderson.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dustin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonnell thinks about the counter body kick.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.#T1#
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
McDonnell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
McDonnell counters with a body kick.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends McDonnell's belly button to the back.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Anderson.
McDonnell lands with an overhand left.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from McDonnell misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
McDonnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
And McDonnell responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Anderson misses. #T3#
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Anderson out cold! What a finish! McDonnell is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Rory McDonnell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
D38 Castillo Vs McPetteri
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bud scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell tests Bud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bud is looking to counter punch.
Bud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body kick from Bud.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bud misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bud misses with a low kick.
Bud throws a body kick that misses.
Bud looks to throw a body kick
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bud looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bud checks a low kick from McDonnell.
Bud fakes the leg kick and cracks McDonnell in the body.
Kona Bud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McDonnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Bud checks it
and Bud counters with a straight right hand.
Bud connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonnell tried to score with a low kick but Bud checks it.
Bud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bud connects with a body shot.
Bud scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Bud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bud throws a body kick that misses.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Bud.
Bud thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Bud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Bud.#T2#
Bud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bud swings widly with a right hand
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Bud misses with a kick to the body
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bud's knee momentarily.
Bud throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
McDonnell misses with the combination.
McDonnell throws a solid leg kick but Bud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonnell.
Donk. Bud catches McDonnell right on the button with a cross.
McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kona Bud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bud throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bud misses the target.
McDonnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
Bud prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
Bud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell works on Bud's body with a couple of short punches.
Bud is trying to force a seperation but McDonnell has the dominant position.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Bud.
A nice left hand lands by Bud.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Bud.
Bud prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonnell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kona Bud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory McDonnell.
Bud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bud misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Bud.
McDonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bud is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonnell is leaning against Bud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
McDonnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDonnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
McDonnell working for submissions but it's allowed Bud to get to half guard.
McDonnell is staying active underneath Bud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Bud has control of the leg.
McDonnell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bud's back!#SUB2#
Bud showing good submission defense here.
Bud is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kona Bud will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonnell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bud - the referee stops the clock and McDonnell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bud. McDonnell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bud blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Bud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bud lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bud loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonnell blocks the leg kick.
McDonnell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bud scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
McDonnell takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bud.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Bud blocks it.
#T1#
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Bud.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buds head.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell lands a shot to the body.
Bud lands an uppercut.
McDonnell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bud.
McDonnell is trying to drag Bud to the mat but Bud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bud blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
McDonnell prevents Bud from breaking the clinch.
Bud misses with a body punch.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bud backwards.
McDonnell fails to pull guard.
Bud tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
McDonnell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kona Bud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory McDonnell.#T2#
Bud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Bud counters with a leg kick.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bud's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bud throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by McDonnell as he checks the leg kick.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Bud is wise to it.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Bud sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonnell throws out a leg kick but Bud moves out of range and McDonnell only half commits.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bud throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Bud avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
#T3#
Bud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bud misses the jab.
Bud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bud.
Bud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bud.
Bud misses with a straight right.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bud misses with a body punch
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Bud off the cage and back into range.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
Bud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell avoids a kick to the body.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bud misses with a hook.
Bud takes one to the chin there.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bud. That did some damage!
Kona Bud is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell moves out of range as Bud strikes.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Bud slaps the foot to one side.
Bud lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bud.
Bud misses with the body kick
and McDonnell counters with a nice kick to the body.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Bud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Kona Bud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bud pushes McDonnell away with a front kick.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
letting Bud counter with a right hand.
Bud lands a slapping body shot.
Bud throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bud throws a body kick that misses
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Bud was not able to check.
McDonnell throws a chopping leg kick but Bud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bud blocks the body kick.
Bud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Bud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bud.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
Bud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bud misses with the body kick
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Bud moves out of range.
Bud misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Bud.
Bud throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bud backing away here, and McDonnell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bud with a nice cross.
Bud misses with a looping right.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
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!
Bud digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Bud drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bud throws a lazy body kick
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bud throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bud throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
A big left from Bud misses.
Bud throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bud lands with a nice body kick.
Bud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Bud misses with a looping left.
Bud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
McDonnell closes the distance and clinches.
Bud tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Bud back against the cage.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonnell lands with a right to the head.
Bud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bud tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Bud back against the cage.
McDonnell gets through Bud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
McDonnell has clasped his hands together around Bud's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bud tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Well, with McDonnell on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bud is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
McDonnell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonnell has his arm under Bud's chin here. Game over son! McDonnell squeezes tightly and Bud is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
McDonnell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but McDonnell is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz wants to control but McDonnell is keeping him busy.
McDonnell trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
McDonnell tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
McDonnell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
McDonnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Cruz stalling.
McDonnell trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
#SUB#
McDonnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonnell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonnell wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Cruz digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
McDonnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.#T3#
McDonnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rory McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz looks winded!
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cruz up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs McDonnell from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cruz's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rafael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is it; can't be losing to subpar competition. I'm outta here '.
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Event:
DFC 30: New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Offord moves out of range.
Offord throws a leg kick that misses.
Offord stalks McDonnell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonnell's face. McDonnell staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
Offord lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
McDonnell rushes Offord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell is trying to pull guard but Offord has him pressed against the cage.
Offord working aggressively here.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Offord backwards. #T1#
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Offord.
McDonnell is struggling to control the position.
McDonnell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Offord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
Offord wants to break free but McDonnell has control.
McDonnell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Offord gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory McDonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell taking a breather.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Offord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Offord has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Offord misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McDonnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Offord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Offord. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Offord misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Offord looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body
and Offord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Offord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Offord lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.#T3#
Offord misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Offord swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Offord didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from McDonnell sends Offord down but not out. McDonnell dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Offord is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell slows the pace down.
Offord is still in real trouble! Can McDonnell finish him?
Offord tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
McDonnell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Offord is looking for a sweep.
Offord struggling a bit here.
Offord is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Offord can do anything to dispel that myth.
Offord is trying to improve his position.#T4#
McDonnell wants to control but Offord is keeping him busy.
McDonnell just content to control the position.
Offord can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
McDonnell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Offord tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Offord is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
McDonnell just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Offord misses the body punch
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Offord in his tracks momentarily.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Offord takes one to the side of the head.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a solid body kick.
McDonnell tries to clinch up but Offord circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Offord can do to turn this around?
McDonnell fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Offord.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell dives in and grabs Offord's left leg, looking for a takedown. Offord pushes down on McDonnell's head and hops out.#T1#
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Offord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Offord misses
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell cracks Offord with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Offord doesn't seem phased though.
Offord misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Offord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Offord lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offord stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory McDonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Offord.
Offord scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
McDonnell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell shoots for a takedown but Offord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonnell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Offord counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from McDonnell finds it's way through Offord's defenses.
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Offord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Offord.
Offord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Offord tries to get set, McDonnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Offord manages to avoid the attempt.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
McDonnell jabs at Offord's body.
Offord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Offord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Offord 's knee.
McDonnell slips a jab from Offord.
McDonnell throws the kick towards the body but Offord avoids it.
Offord takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Offord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Offord blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
#T4#
Offord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Offord throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Offord was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Offord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Offord moves out of range easily.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Offord to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by McDonnell.
Offord moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell throws a front kick aimed at Offord's knee but Offord avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonnell.
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Offord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Offord semi-blocks.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
Offord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Offord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as McDonnell shoots in.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Offord.
#T1#
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Offord misses with a body shot.
McDonnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Offord misses the jab.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Offord.
Offord throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
Offord throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Offord misses with a body punch
#KD#
and McDonnell counters with a head kick that drops Offord - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #CUT#
That has opened up Eric Offord's cut even more.
Offord is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonnell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonnell's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offord gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Offord is looking to control McDonnell but McDonnell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Offord just sinks the hooks in.
Eric Offord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Offord is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonnell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonnell wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offord thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Offord doesn't have the hooks in and McDonnell manages to turn into his guard.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Offord keeps moving.
Offord trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
Offord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonnell.
Offord has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Offord trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Offord is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offord swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Offord keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
McDonnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offord is keeping the position for now.
Rory McDonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Offord keeps moving.
McDonnell is looking to work some ground and pound but Offord has wrist control.
McDonnell looking to pass the guard.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Offord.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Offord trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Offord throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Offord swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Offord misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonnell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Offord throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offord lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonnell off the cage and back into range.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonnell 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rory McDonnell waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
McDonnell with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt tries a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonnell's head.
Hunt jabs McDonnell right on the nose. McDonnell blinks but takes it well.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
McDonnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it.
Jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
McDonnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
McDonnell misses with a leg kick.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
McDonnell sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and McDonnell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
McDonnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonnell is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
McDonnell passes into half guard.
McDonnell is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonnell prevents Hunt from improving his position.#SUB2#
McDonnell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
McDonnell prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
McDonnell is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jab by McDonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDonnell with a hook.#CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
McDonnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Good body shot from McDonnell.
Hunt working aggressively here.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonnell.#T1#
McDonnell avoids a kick to the body.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Hunt.
A big right from Hunt misses.
McDonnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDonnell tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.#T2#
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Hunt.
McDonnell throws a fast counter high kick but Hunt manages to duck under it in time.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt tries to move into range but McDonnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonnell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell throws a fast counter high kick but Hunt manages to duck under it in time.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
McDonnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Hunt.#T3#
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt thumps McDonnell with a low kick.#CL#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
McDonnell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
McDonnell looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
Hunt lands a right hand.
McDonnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonnell gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.#TD2#
McDonnell gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt moves into full guard.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonnell looking to pass the guard.
McDonnell keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonnell trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
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 Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
McDonnell lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt connects with the punch.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
McDonnell tries to clinch up.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Hunt.
McDonnell jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonnell throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
McDonnell connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.#ROC#
McDonnell is rocked!
Hunt throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
McDonnell keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick.
McDonnell seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
McDonnell tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
McDonnell manages to pull guard.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonnell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Hunt 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.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
McDonnell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonnell pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt wants to stand but McDonnell is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell feints the counter takedown.
McDonnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
McDonnell pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rory McDonnell just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
McDonnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonnell with a hook.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt cracks the inside of McDonnell's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunt takes a step back to recover.
McDonnell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell counters with a body kick.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
Hunt avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Hunt clinches up with McDonnell and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but McDonnell improves position. #TD2#
McDonnell pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt won't allow McDonnell to sweep him here.
Hunt trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
McDonnell is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
McDonnell can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
McDonnell moves into full guard.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt stays in close to McDonnell's body and controls the position.
McDonnell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonnell. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell counters with a body kick.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt had his way with Rory McDonnell in that 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!
#R5#
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonnell is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Hunt.
#T1#
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonnell in his tracks.
McDonnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
McDonnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonnell misses with a hook.#T2#
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
McDonnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
McDonnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Hunt moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
As McDonnell backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt wins by unanimous decision!
Pave Hunt retains his middleweight title!
Rory McDonnell spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats Pave. Guess that's it for our rivalry and me as a Middleweight. '.
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Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Hunt.#CL2#
McDonnell has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
McDonnell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
McDonnell wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDonnell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonnell from advancing to side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonnell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt trying to hold on to McDonnell's head to control him but McDonnell postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt misses with a low kick.#CL2#
McDonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hunt.
McDonnell lands with a left to the head.
McDonnell tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
Hunt presses McDonnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
McDonnell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McDonnell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McDonnell gets his way!
Hunt is trying to stand back up.
McDonnell biding his time, controlling Hunt.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
McDonnell looking for the RNC.
McDonnell gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control. #SUB2#
McDonnell goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Hunt escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
McDonnell is trying to stand.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and McDonnell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
McDonnell tries to advance to mount but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
McDonnell is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Rory McDonnell has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
McDonnell decides to stand back up.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and McDonnell counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that. #T2#
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonnell.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
McDonnell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Hunt.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but McDonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonnell's hands.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pave Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hunt misses with a body kick.
McDonnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Hunt looks for the body kick but McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
#T4#
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Hunt tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a right hand.
McDonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonnell can turn it around.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonnell thinks about the counter body kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonnell checks it well.
A lazy body kick from Hunt
and McDonnell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it. #CL2#
McDonnell gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt backing away here, and McDonnell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
As McDonnell tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but McDonnell manages to avoid the attempt.
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Hunt slips under a jab from McDonnell.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt with a hook.
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by McDonnell.
Hunt wants to clinch.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
Hunt feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
McDonnell tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. McDonnell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
And McDonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs. #T4#
Hunt swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonnell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell slips a jab from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pave Hunt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Hunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg. #T1#
Some wild striking there from McDonnell.
That kick from Hunt tenderised McDonnell's leg. McDonnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Hunt in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
Hunt tries to clinch but McDonnell moves away
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into McDonnell's torso.
McDonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Hunt tries to land a front kick but McDonnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
McDonnell is rocked!
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Hunt.
McDonnell seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell is trying to stall.
McDonnell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
McDonnell working aggressively here.
#TD2#
McDonnell pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McDonnell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
McDonnell being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell wants to control the position but Hunt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
McDonnell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break McDonnell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McDonnell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
McDonnell is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonnell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonnell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
McDonnell is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonnell moves into full guard.
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 Pave Hunt.
I think McDonnell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
The fight ends as a draw!
Pave Hunt retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
DFC 19: Revival
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Parasenko throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parasenko's knee momentarily.
McDonnell thumps Parasenko with a low kick.
Parasenko throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
McDonnell with a jab.
Parasenko misses with a left hand
and McDonnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Parasenko really felt that one!
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parasenko misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Parasenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parasenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parasenko misses with a lunging right hand
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand. #T1#
Parasenko misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
McDonnell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Parasenko looks winded!#CL#
McDonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parasenko taking a breather.
McDonnell pushes Parasenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parasenko takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell slows down the pace here.
A short right from McDonnell.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parasenko up against the cage.
Parasenko throws an elbow that misses.
Parasenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonnell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Parasenko can turn it around.#T2#
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell has Parasenko pressed against the cage.
#BC#
McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonnell cracks the inside of Parasenko's front leg.
Parasenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
McDonnell with a hook.
Parasenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parasenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.#KD#
McDonnell drops Parasenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Parasenko looks back up at him and smiles so McDonnell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Parasenko is rocked!
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Parasenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Parasenko tries to avoid it.
Parasenko is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
Parasenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
Parasenko misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
Parasenko is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McDonnell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Parasenko crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Parasenko's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory McDonnell!
After the big win, Rory McDonnell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
NIGHT OF CHAMPS
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcDonnell.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonnell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell lands a nice looking body kick.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
McDonnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonnell in his tracks.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Hunt.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonnell in his tracks.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but McDonnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt lands with a cross. #ROC#
McDonnell is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
Pave Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target. #T3#
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell seems to have recovered his senses.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy body kick from Hunt
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by McDonnell.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by McDonnell.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
McDonnell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt misses the jab.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonnell doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonnell if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a hook.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell connects with a jab.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonnell. Hunt shrugs it off though.
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 Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
McDonnell looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from McDonnell misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has McDonnell backing up. McDonnell nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of McDonnell's side.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt misses with a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Hunt throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but McDonnell persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt throws a leg kick but McDonnell checks it.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonnell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell slips a jab from Hunt.
McDonnell throws a big counter head kick but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
McDonnell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Crunch! McDonnell slams his shin into Hunt's torso.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Hunt blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
McDonnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hunt looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonnell's head.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.#T1#
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Hunt lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.#T2#
Hunt throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
McDonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Hunt throws a leg kick but McDonnell checks it.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
McDonnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McDonnell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Hunt misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Hunt.
McDonnell tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt had his way with Rory McDonnell in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
McDonnell tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
Hunt misses the jab.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt checks a low kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Hunt digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Hunt swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Hunt punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hunt feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonnell works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonnell is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell is looking for the big counter here.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt. #T3#
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
McDonnell thinks about the counter body kick.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Rory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell feints the counter takedown.
McDonnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
#T4#
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into McDonnell's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD#
Hunt lands a big head kick that sends McDonnell tumbling to the mat! Hunt takes a step backwards and waves McDonnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
And McDonnell responds with a good body kick, but Hunt manages to step out the way in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
DFC 11: Reid vs. Date
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Killua scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killua. Killua obviously looking to wear him down.
Killua throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killua swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Killua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killua just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killua's sensitive parts.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
Killua tries to counter with a clinch but McDonnell shakes him off and moves away.
Killua misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Killua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killua throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
Killua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killua ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Killua scores with a one two! McDonnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
Killua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Killua moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
Killua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killua scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Killua sees coming a mile off.
Killua moves to clinch but McDonnell breaks away
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonnell with a hook.
McDonnell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killua counters with a body kick that stops McDonnell in his tracks momentarily.
Killua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Killua sees coming a mile off.
Zoldyck Killua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Killua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Killua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killua misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Killua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
#BC#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
#T4#
Killua cracks the inside of McDonnell's front leg.
Killua connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Killua moves out of range easily.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Killua moves into the clinch.
McDonnell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killua has McDonnell pressed against the cage, preventing McDonnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killua.
McDonnell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Killua backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rory McDonnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDonnell tries to score with a low kick but Killua moves his leg out of the way.
Killua unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Killua misses.
Killua is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Killua pushes McDonnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Killua controls his hands.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Killua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killua effectively controlling the action here.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonnell up against the cage.#T1##BC#
McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
McDonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into Killua's guard.
McDonnell with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killua can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonnell stands and throws Killua's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Killua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonnell.
Killua being controlled for a moment.
McDonnell misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
McDonnell controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell working the ground and pound but Killua is defending the strikes.
McDonnell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Killua tries to bench press McDonnell off him but McDonnell keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonnell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Killua is looking to reverse the position.
Killua parries the strikes from McDonnell easily there. McDonnell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Killua to escape.
McDonnell controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killua looks to land a combination. McDonnell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory McDonnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from McDonnell tenderised Killua's leg. Killua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killua tries to clinch up.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Killua.
Killua misses with a few strikes there.
Killua dodges the punch combination from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Killua backs away, McDonnell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Killua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell misses the jab.
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Killua sees coming a mile off.
Killua scores with a kick to the body.
Killua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Killua clinches.
Killua blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Killua scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Killua controls his hands.
Killua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Killua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Killua struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
Killua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell pushes Killua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killua blocks an uppercut.
Killua missing with knees to the body.
Killua blocking some punches.
Killua avoiding damage.
Killua wants to stall.
Killua tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonnell avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
McDonnell misses with some punches.
Killua has McDonnell pressed against the cage.
Killua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonnell leaning against his opponent.
Killua lands a body shot.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killua can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
A knee to the head by Killua.
Killua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
Killua looking to throw knees to the head but McDonnell is blocking nicely.
Killua trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killua.
Killua unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killua's elbow.
Zoldyck Killua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killua blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Killua tries to land a knee to the head but McDonnell blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoldyck Killua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell 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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Event:
DFC Showtime 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Tyler moved away.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tyler avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Tyler throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Tyler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a body kick.
Tyler swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
McDonnell instigates a clinch.
Tyler missing with knees to the body.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyler stalling.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
Tyler misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Tyler throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McDonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonnell has Tyler pushed against the cage.
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyler's elbow.
McDonnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonnell.
Stalling in the clinch from McDonnell.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rory McDonnell.
Tyler lands a right hook to the body.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tyler takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyler on the side of the head.#T3#
Tyler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyler. That did some damage!
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonnell takes one on the button.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyler really felt that one!
Tyler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Tyler unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Tyler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyler just manages to avoid it.
Tyler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tyler tries a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyler under the eye.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
McDonnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyler tries to score with a low kick but McDonnell moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like McDonnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Tyler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
Tyler lands with a hook. McDonnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyler is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
Tyler misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tyler swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Tyler takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Tyler is rocked!#T1#
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonnell finish him?
Tyler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonnell is looking to slow Tyler down with leg kicks.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tyler avoids it.
Tyler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Tyler misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyler shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell checks the leg kick.
McDonnell throws a front kick that sends Tyler stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell cracks Tyler with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler misses with a body punch
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Tyler in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell lunges at Tyler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyler's hand.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell thows a body kick. Tyler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler scores with a hook.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from McDonnell.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
A shot to the body from Tyler misses
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Tyler was not able to check. #T3#
Tyler misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Tyler digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
As McDonnell backs off Tyler throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyler misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
McDonnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyler, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tyler. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Tyler takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Tyler down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Tyler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Tyler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyler really felt that one!
Tyler connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off.
McDonnell thumps Tyler with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Tyler throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Tyler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
McDonnell rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler tries to break free but McDonnell pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyler just manages to avoid it.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the body.
Tyler scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler lands with a good body shot.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell scores with a push kick.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
McDonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonnell as Tyler tries to tie him up. #T2#
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyler backwards. #BC#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Tyler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyler's head.
Tyler cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
McDonnell lands the left hand.
Tyler thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
Tyler wants to land a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
Tyler swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
McDonnell feints and then cracks Tyler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyler down.
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Tyler's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyler tries to avoid it.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
You can see that Tyler has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tyler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyler under the eye.
Tyler misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
McDonnell darts in and clinches Tyler up against the cage.
Tyler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonnell avoids it.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonnell.
Tyler tries to circle away but McDonnell has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Tyler's head.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler wants to break free but McDonnell has control.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tyler.
Tyler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Jake Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonnell 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
A victorious Rory McDonnell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC 6: Adams vs. Senna
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaeez misses with a low kick.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gaeez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaeez looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Gaeez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gaeez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Masereka Gaeez has been cut.
Gaeez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. Gaeez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Gaeez counters with a single leg into guard. McDonnell didn't expect that. #ES#
McDonnell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gaeez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Gaeez misses with the head strike.
#BC#
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Gaeez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaeez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaeez's hands.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaeez misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaeez just manages to avoid it.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell scores with a head kick. Gaeez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Gaeez is rocked!
Gaeez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
Gaeez looks winded!
A head kick by McDonnell - that's a beauty! Gaeez is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even McDonnell can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rory McDonnell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rory McDonnell waved his t-shirt featuring HERITAGE! (message for laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Lumpinee 10
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Fighter tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDonnell thumps Fighter with a low kick.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonnell throws a front kick that sends Fighter stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fighter moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
Fighter prevents McDonnell from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat.
#T1#
McDonnell lands a front kick.
Fighter throws a head kick but McDonnell moves out of range.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fighter misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
Fighter tries to clinch up
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Fighter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
Fighter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonnell thuds his shin into the meat of Fighter's side.#T2#
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!
Fighter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fighter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
Fighter looks winded!
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but McDonnell pushes him off.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fighter moves to clinch but McDonnell breaks away
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Fighter down.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
#CL2#
Fighter instigates a clinch.
McDonnell can't break the clinch.
McDonnell wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter won't allow it.
McDonnell is trying to force a seperation but Fighter has the dominant position.#BC2#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonnell scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Fighter drives through and clinches with McDonnell against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter. That did some damage!
McDonnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
McDonnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fighter's head.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonnell scores with a spinning back kick!
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Fighter clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from McDonnell tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
Fighter throws a lazy head kick
and McDonnell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fighter really felt that one!
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it. #T2##KD#
McDonnell looks low and kicks high, catching Fighter right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonnell lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Fighter is rocked!
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Fighter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter tries to clinch up
and McDonnell counters with a head kick. That will keep Fighter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Fighter 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
#CL2#
Fighter moves into the clinch.
McDonnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonnell keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
McDonnell checks the leg kick.
Test Fighter Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McDonnell blocks a leg kick.
Fighter tries to land a body kick
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fighter wants to clinch but McDonnell slips to the side
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fighter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
McDonnell lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
Fighter throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a solid body kick.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonnell lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Fighter misses
and McDonnell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
McDonnell tries to keep at a distance but Fighter has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC#
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonnell pushes Fighter away with a front kick.
McDonnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A low kick from Fighter misses
and McDonnell counters with a head kick. That will keep Fighter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A solid body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Fighter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Test Fighter Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rory McDonnell waved his t-shirt featuring HERITAGE! (message for laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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