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Event:
Alliance Wars R4: Group A
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1# Kingi connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.#CUT# It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut. McDonald tries to bum rush Kingi with a series of wild strikes but Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McDonald avoids the body shot from Kingi.
Danga de danga de dang - Kingi scores with a four punch combination! A punch combination from McDonald misses. Kingi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Kingi does a little dance to reset his feet. Kingi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kingi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him 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! Kingi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A slow jab from Kingi misses its intended target. Stadin Kingi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald. Kingi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kingi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kingi looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range. McDonald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kingi. Kingi scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one. #T1# Kingi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it. McDonald throws a wild body kick that Kingi sees coming a mile off. McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingi. Kingi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it. McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. McDonald has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Kingi looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely. McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kingi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kingi lands a head shot. Nice straight punches there by Kingi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingi. Kingi loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch. Some wild striking there from McDonald.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Kingi. Kingi scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kingi lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kingi scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one. McDonald throws a hook but Kingi blocks it. Kingi connects with the punch. Kingi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Kingi. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Kingi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald. McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Kingi throws out a powerful jab. Kingi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. McDonald jabs at Kingi's body. A combination from McDonald does no damage. Kingi throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it. Kingi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald. Kingi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingi. Kingi throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A combination from McDonald does no damage. An attempted straight right counter from Kingi misses the target. Kingi misses with a hook. Kingi throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range. Kingi missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingi missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McDonald tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4##CL2# McDonald clinches up with Kingi and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Kingi manages to break the clinch.
Kingi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kingi throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease. McDonald tries to clinch but Kingi moves out of range. Kingi throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. Kingi looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well. Kingi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald tries to counter with a clinch but Kingi shakes him off and moves away. McDonald wants to clinch up but Kingi keeps it at a distance. McDonald looks to land a body kick but Kingi moved away. A telegraphed right hand from Kingi misses the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kingi misses the shot to the body. McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stadin Kingi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut. 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# Kingi lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Kingi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kingi scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one. Kingi with a nice cross. Kingi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kingi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around? A big left from Kingi misses. Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing. Kingi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kingi misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald moves out of range of the strikes. Kingi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Kingi throws a big shot that misses. Kingi thows a left - swing and a miss! Kingi sets himself, and McDonald steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingi avoids it this time. Ronald McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McDonald slips under a jab.#T1# McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingi.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McDonald misses the shot to the body. Stadin Kingi is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Kingi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kingi scores with a jab. Kingi walks into a jab. Kingi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kingi. McDonald looks to throw the jab but Kingi is out of range. McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A combination from McDonald does no damage. Kingi throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it. Kingi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald. Kingi throws a big shot that misses. Kingi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A left lands for Kingi.#T2# McDonald misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Kingi misses the target. McDonald misses with a leg kick and Kingi counters with a right hand to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McDonald throws a body kick that misses. Kingi throws a body shot but no joy. McDonald tries to counter by closing the distance. Kingi misses with a looping right. McDonald slips under a jab from Kingi. A telegraphed right hand from Kingi misses the target. Kingi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald. A looping hook to the body misses from Kingi. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet. A telegraphed right hand from Kingi misses the target. McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McDonald throws a right and a left that Kingi avoids nicely. Kingi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3# The crowd cheers as Kingi lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though. Kingi misses with a looping left. Nice shot by Kingi. Kingi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kingi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range. Kingi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively. Kingi swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Kingi.
McDonald tries to counter by closing the distance. Kingi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald throws a combination that misses and Kingi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4# Kingi fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kingi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kingi. McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kingi misses with a wild body shot. Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range. Good shot there by Kingi. McDonald is looking to clinch. Kingi jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance. McDonald scores with a body shot.
Kingi misses the shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stadin Kingi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kingi. Kingi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kingi is out of range and McDonald settles back down. McDonald tries to clinch up. Kingi throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald. Kingi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald. McDonald wants to counter with a clinch but Kingi pushes him away. McDonald misses with a combination
and Kingi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range. McDonald 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. McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kingi throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily. McDonald lands with a shot to the body. #T1# McDonald tries to bum rush Kingi with a series of wild strikes but Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kingi rather than just go for the knockout. Kingi looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range. McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Kingi tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Kingi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kingi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Kingi. McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2# McDonald lands with a shot to the body. #CL2# McDonald clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald gets through Kingi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Kingi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A left lands for Kingi. McDonald slips a jab from Kingi. McDonald tries to counter with a clinch but Kingi shakes him off and moves away. Kingi moves out of range of the strikes. McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kingi takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses. McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kingi. Kingi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. McDonald tries to clinch but Kingi is having none of it. #T3# McDonald slips under a jab from Kingi. Kingi misses with a straight left. Kingi lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range. Kingi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it. McDonald tries to counter by closing the distance. Kingi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingi jabbing away but nothing is landing. McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingi was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald. It looked like Kingi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald. Kingi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kingi looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely. Kingi throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range. Kingi misses with a few strikes there.
Kingi sets himself, and McDonald steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingi avoids it this time.#T4# Kingi lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# McDonald gets a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Kingi's face as he tries to break the clinch. McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingi's elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Kingi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kingi throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it. McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Kingi avoids it. McDonald misses with a hook. McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McDonald tries to counter by closing the distance. Kingi slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Good standup being displayed there by Kingi as he connects with a hook. Ronald McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight! Stadin Kingi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kingi, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stadin Kingi! Stadin Kingi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R3: Group A
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1# Nathan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes. McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# McDonald takes the fight into the clinch. McDonald is working for takedown but Nathan is calmly controlling the position for now. Nathan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nathan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Nathan keeps the fight on the outside. McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Nathan, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Nathan against the cage but Nathan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nathan closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Nathan pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Nathan. Nathan gets slowly back to his feet. McDonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! You can see the frustration on Nathan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Nathan tries to get back to half guard but can't. McDonald trying to control the position but Nathan is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nathan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Nathan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. McDonald wants to control from the top but Nathan keeps moving. McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.#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. McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Nathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nathan is controlling McDonald's posture.#SUB2# Nathan working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald to get to half guard.
Nathan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. McDonald is keen to just control but Nathan is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2# Nathan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nathan is not content to let McDonald control the position. Nathan is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# McDonald is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nathan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McDonald is looking to defend but Nathan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McDonald! Nathan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McDonald taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ray Nathan! A relieved looking Ray Nathan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Alliance Wars R2: Group A
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1# McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. McDonald moves away from the strike by Jeffries . Jeffries misses with a wild body shot. McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jeffries leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. McDonald throws a right hand that Jeffries ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeffries also avoids with ease. Jeffries takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses. McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jeffries swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Jeffries , looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Jeffries against the cage but Jeffries circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Earl Jeffries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald McDonald. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jeffries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2# McDonald closes the distance and clinches. Jeffries looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jeffries lands a nice elbow. McDonald blocks a body shot from Jeffries . #T1# Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Jeffries throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Jeffries . Jeffries looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2# McDonald pulls Jeffries into guard.
Jeffries stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald. McDonald pulls Jeffries in close to prevent any damage. McDonald keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully. McDonald is pulling down on Jeffries 's head. It's preventing any offense from Jeffries , at least for the moment.#T2# McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jeffries is one step ahead there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2# Jeffries avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jeffries seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL# Jeffries moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2# McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McDonald throws a right hand that Jeffries ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeffries also avoids with ease. Jeffries throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it. McDonald slips a straight right by Jeffries . McDonald misses with a takedown attempt and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jeffries , as that shot connected.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt and Jeffries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jab, jab by Jeffries - just one landing. Jeffries lands a lovely overhand right. Jeffries works the jab nicely.#CL# Jeffries pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jeffries is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jeffries goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonald jumps guard but Jeffries turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Jeffries pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jeffries lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut. With the fighters up against the cage, Jeffries throws an elbow but misses. A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch. McDonald jumps guard but Jeffries stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeffries lands with a light punch inside. Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses. McDonald fails to pull guard.
Jeffries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald jumps guard but Jeffries turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jeffries misses with an elbow strike.
Jeffries throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jeffries pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jeffries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald wants to break free but Jeffries has control.
Jeffries lands a damaging elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Jeffries dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jeffries wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance. McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jeffries digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs. Jeffries swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch but Jeffries moves away and Jeffries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeffries swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffries slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jeffries avoids the body shot from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald tries to clinch up. Jeffries connects with a body shot.#T1# McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald walks into a left hand. Jeffries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around? McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Earl Jeffries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald McDonald. McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt. McDonald is breathing heavily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jeffries , as that shot connected.
Jeffries stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffries sprawls well. Jeffries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.#T2# McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeffries blocks a head kick by McDonald.
A leg kick checked by Jeffries . Jeffries misses the jab. A left lands for Jeffries . This has been an exciting period of action! Jeffries tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range. Jeffries wants to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.#CL# Jeffries moves into the clinch. Earl Jeffries has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jeffries just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jeffries takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Earl Jeffries is winning the standup battle so far. Jeffries catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McDonald throws a low kick but Jeffries avoids it. McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffries sprawls well. Jeffries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet. McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4# Jeffries scores with a jab to the body. Jeffries lands the left hand. No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald. Jeffries is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jeffries lands a jab to the head.
#ROC# McDonald is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McDonald gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jeffries gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
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Event:
Alliance Wars R1: Group A
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McCain jabs at McDonald's body. McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one. McDonald fails with a takedown attempt. McCain lands with a cross. #CUT2# It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald shoots and misses and McCain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# McDonald rushes McCain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McCain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not. McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# McDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCain smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A countering left hand to the body from McCain misses. McCain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McCain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but McCain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. McCain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. McDonald has a takedown stuffed.#T2# McCain lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCain lands with a nice body punch. McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McDonald is breathing heavily. McCain scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one. McCain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Good leg kick by McCain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# McCain manages to break the clinch.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCain lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3##CL# McCain gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch. McDonald jumps guard but McCain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. McDonald blocks a body shot from McCain. McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# McCain manages to break the clinch.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain throws a shot to the body.
Lucas McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McDonald throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
McCain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2# McCain pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch. McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCain walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. McCain punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch. McCain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout. McCain stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head. McDonald tries to clinch and McCain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. McCain stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet. McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain. McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it. McCain throws a shot to the body.
McCain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McDonald misses with a takedown attempt and McCain counters with a stiff right hand. McCain punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch. McCain avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McCain connects with a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# McDonald walks into a left hand. McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2# McDonald is rocked! McDonald shoots in for a double leg but McCain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McCain tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range. McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McDonald seems to have got his legs back now. McCain stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. McCain scores with a hook. McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. McCain tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A countering left hand to the body from McCain misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald misses with a wild body shot. McCain lands with a shot to the body. McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# McCain clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage. McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
#T1# McDonald is pushing McCain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. McCain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCain smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. McDonald throws a wild body kick that McCain sees coming a mile off. Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup. McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# McCain instigates a clinch. McCain tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain. McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# McCain breaks the clinch.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ronald McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! McCain misses with a hook from the clinch. McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCain is keeping busy. Both fighters working to control the clinch. McCain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. McCain tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
A short left from McCain. McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. McCain misses with a body punch.
McCain throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCain misses with a body punch.
#BC2# McCain breaks from the clinch.
McCain jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# McCain works McDonald's body with a nice hook. McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but McCain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A shot to the liver by McCain. Beautiful body shot. McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# McCain closes the distance and clinches. McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCain connects with an inside leg kick. McDonald throws a leg kick and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand! McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. McCain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# McCain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.#CUT2# Ronald McDonald's cut is getting worse. McCain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. It's a brutal combination of punches from McCain! McDonald is backing up but he can't get away as McCain lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops McDonald and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas McCain! An out of breath Lucas McCain 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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