Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karpo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Karpo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Karpo is now in McDonald 's guard.#SUB#
Karpo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karpo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
McDonald 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#
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Karpo is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karpo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald . #T1#
Karpo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karpo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald working Karpo over with strikes.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Karpo wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karpo to regain full guard.
McDonald is working Karpo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald postures up in Karpo's guard and throws a big left but Karpo blocks it.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Karpo's brow.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karpo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karpo has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDonald is thwarting Karpo's attempts to control the position.
Karpo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karpo taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Karpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karpo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McDonald stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Karpo throws up his legs and catches McDonald in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McDonald tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Karpo! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PFC 261 Mfer vs Boretti
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Khadan tries to sprawl but McDonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khadan is holding on to half guard well.
Khadan is trying to get back to full guard.
Khadan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khadan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khadan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khadan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khadan is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khadan tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Khadan is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khadan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khadan's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khadan gets back to half guard.
Khadan is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khadan wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khadan taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadan is pressing down on McDonald 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Khadan has his feet on McDonald 's thighs here. He's pushed McDonald off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McDonald screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odchigin Khadan!
A very excited looking Odchigin Khadan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PFC 256 Arundel vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Boretti takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Boretti circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boretti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Boretti. #TD#
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boretti is trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDonald asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDonald landing strikes.
Boretti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.#T1#
McDonald cracks Boretti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boretti is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDonald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boretti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boretti is trying to stand.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Boretti's head. #ES2#
Boretti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McDonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McDonald .
Boretti gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald .
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Boretti prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from McDonald .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti lands a left hand. #TD#
McDonald lands a takedown into guard.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boretti's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boretti wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Boretti trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boretti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is working Boretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald is in close to Boretti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald works over Boretti with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Boretti blocks nicely.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boretti's head.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boretti wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Boretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
Boretti wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
Boretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boretti keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T4#
Boretti wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is working Boretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Boretti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Boretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boretti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Boretti.
Boretti lands a body shot.
Boretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boretti can turn it around.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Boretti.#ROC2#McDonald is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald !
McDonald drops his hands momentarily. Boretti doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. McDonald staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. McDonald doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Cletus McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PFC 252 Arundel vs McDonald
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Arundel misses the target.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arundel avoids the body shot from McDonald .
McDonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Arundel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arundel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arundel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Arundel counters with a huge left! McDonald is in big trouble! He's backing up but Arundel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McDonald from any more damage. A dominating finish by Arundel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Latrobe Arundel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PFC 242 Gormsson vs Po II
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Wild's torso.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wild avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald 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.
McDonald throws a low kick but Wild moves out of range easily. #TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wild's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald throws a strike but Wild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wild is one step ahead there.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wild definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wild keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald throws a strike but Wild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wild won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wild's guard. #REVB#
McDonald pushing down on Wild's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wild defending well though.
Wild on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
McDonald throwing shots but Wild is blocking nicely.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wild blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wild's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a strike there. Wild manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald moves into full mount! Wild won't be happy about that! #T3#
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wild looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by McDonald there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wild squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McDonald scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wild?
McDonald cracks Wild with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wild holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McDonald tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Wild is rocked!#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!
McDonald postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Wild bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McDonald and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 232 Arundel vs Gravas
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Trump 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 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trump will feel that in the morning.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by McDonald . Beautiful body shot.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Trump pushes him off.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trump tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trump to the ground. Trump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald . McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Trump jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump lands a jab to McDonald 's midsection.
Trump scores with a nice strike.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Trump's head back.
Trump throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range. #T1#
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trump throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Trump steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonald . That one must have hurt.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Trump manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trump defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trump.#TD#
McDonald shoots in and bounces Trump off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trump working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump controlling his opponent.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Trump controlling from the full mount.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Trump looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonald is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald gets full guard.
Trump content to stall in guard here.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Trump has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Trump throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Trump has one foot on McDonald 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A low kick lands for McDonald .
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cletus McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trump tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Trump's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trump pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Trump has wrist control.#T1#
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Trump has wrist control.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Trump blocks nicely.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump controlling the position.
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trump blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald . #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trump trying to control but McDonald postures up.
Trump 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.
Trump blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trump defending well though. #T3#
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trump's head.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trump's head.
Trump trying to hold on to McDonald 's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trump avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald .
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trump!
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
McDonald landing punches.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
McDonald throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by McDonald there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trump can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDonald unloads with some shots from mount but Trump bucks and avoids them well.
Trump wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trump can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trump can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Trump is rocked!
McDonald unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Trump wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! McDonald celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath Cletus McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Donald Trump had this to say: 'It was the russians !'.

Event: PFC 227 Gormsson vs Po
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Experiment lV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by McDonald .
McDonald jabs Experiment lV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Experiment lV has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
Experiment lV struggling a bit here.
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Experiment lV manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Experiment lV is controlling well. #SUB#
Experiment lV 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.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Experiment lV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Experiment lV controlling him for the moment.
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Experiment lV preventing the sweep.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald is working Experiment lV over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Experiment lV throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment lV is keeping the position for now.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Experiment lV has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Experiment lV's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment lV has wrist control.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Experiment lV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.#SUB#
Experiment lV looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
McDonald is working Experiment lV over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Experiment lV had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Experiment lV looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald pushing down on Experiment lV's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald is pressing down on Experiment lV's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment lV is holding on for now.
Experiment lV is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is nestled in close to Experiment lV, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald throwing shots but Experiment lV is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Experiment lV in the body.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Experiment lV gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Experiment lV manages to retain guard.
Experiment lV looking to control but McDonald passes into half guard. #SUB#
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head. #SUB#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
Experiment lV is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T1#
McDonald lands a big shot there that rocks Experiment lV but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McDonald cracks Experiment lV with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Experiment lV really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Experiment lV is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Experiment lV is staying in there.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment lV tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Experiment lV is rocked!
Experiment lV is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Experiment lV is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
McDonald postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Experiment lV badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of McDonald around the waist but McDonald pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! McDonald is the winner by TKO! McDonald jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
After winning the bout, Cletus McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 220 Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Boretti throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands with a hook. Boretti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boretti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Boretti moves his leg out of the way.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
Boretti misses with the combination.
A big right from McDonald misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti misses with a looping right.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Boretti. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Boretti lands an overhand right.
Boretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Boretti.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Boretti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald wants to slow Boretti down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Boretti instigates a clinch.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McDonald .
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti takes a shot to the head.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald is fighting to break Boretti's control of his arms but Boretti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald stands up over Boretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boretti's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boretti is controlling McDonald 's posture.
Boretti wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
McDonald stands up over Boretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boretti looking to control.
McDonald stands up over Boretti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boretti controlling McDonald 's posture.
McDonald stops Boretti from standing up.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald is working Boretti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boretti working a defensive guard here.
McDonald prevents Boretti from getting back to his feet.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boretti is keeping the position for now.
Boretti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
Boretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boretti trying to control the position.
Boretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald distracts Boretti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boretti is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Boretti, which made it look bad.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Boretti in a clinch.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a body punch. #TD2#
McDonald tightens his grip and picks Boretti up, before dumping him to the ground. Boretti manages to land in guard.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boretti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boretti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Boretti has one foot on McDonald 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McDonald pushes Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Boretti has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boretti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Boretti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Boretti counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking McDonald out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Boretti is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PFC 212.5 Terranova vs Mfer
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald , before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
McDonald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald scores with a kick to the 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!
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith isn't going anywhere.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McDonald cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
McDonald throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald 's back!
McDonald is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDonald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDonald for a finish. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to stick to McDonald 's back but McDonald is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald .
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith managing to control the position.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Donk. McDonald catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
McDonald throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from McDonald .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.#T1#
McDonald swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
Smith tries to work over McDonald 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald .
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from McDonald .
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald wants a takedown. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald .
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald .
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from McDonald .
Smith is looking to counter punch.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #T3#
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald .
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald .
Cletus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but McDonald blocks it.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cletus 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
Smith is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T1#
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith moves into full guard.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily. #T2#
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Smith is controlling McDonald 's posture.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald .
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by McDonald .
Smith blocks a head kick by McDonald . #TD2#
McDonald shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T4#
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Smith postures up.
Smith postures up in McDonald 's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Khadan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Khadan to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald scores with a jab. Khadan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Khadan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khadan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khadan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Khadan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Khadan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khadan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald .
Khadan moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khadan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald prevents Khadan from getting back to his feet.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
Khadan wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Khadan is retaining full guard.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald won't allow Khadan to get back to his feet.
Khadan wants to get back to his feet but McDonald passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
McDonald stops Khadan from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan is trying to stand.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khadan has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadan is trying to stand.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khadan!
McDonald won't let Khadan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khadan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khadan wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
McDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
Khadan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Khadan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khadan tries to buck McDonald off but he can't manage it.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
Khadan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVR#
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Khadan is looking to stand back up but McDonald counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khadan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald stops Khadan from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Khadan kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khadan's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khadan.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khadan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Khadan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Khadan throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDonald slips a jab from Khadan.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from McDonald .
Some wild striking there from Khadan.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khadan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khadan throws out the jab.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Khadan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
McDonald 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#
Khadan has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khadan wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Khadan is defending the position.
Khadan blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
Khadan looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Khadan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Khadan is defending the position.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Khadan's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
Khadan is looking to escape.
McDonald is nestled in close to Khadan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald working over Khadan with some ground and pound. Khadan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Khadan kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Khadan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Khadan.
Khadan throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Khadan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khadan misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald .
Khadan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Khadan. That snapped McDonald 's head back.
McDonald swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Khadan blocks a head kick by McDonald .
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadan can do to turn this around?
Khadan takes a swing at McDonald 's ribcage but misses.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Khadan throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Khadan misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald thinks about countering with a body kick.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Khadan misses.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Khadan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Khadan sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Khadan has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Khadan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Khadan's takedown attempt.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Khadan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odchigin Khadan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Khadan.
Khadan lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Khadan.
Khadan lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands. #T1#
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald 's elbow. #BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan takes one to the chin there.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khadan checks a leg kick. #TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald is chipping away with strikes.
Khadan is trying to get back to his feet.
Khadan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McDonald landing strikes.
Khadan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan is trying to get back to his feet.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khadan is trying to stand up.
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Khadan looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khadan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khadan looks a forlorn figure.
Khadan is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Khadan is rocked!#T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for McDonald ! Khadan is hurt baaadly! McDonald is firing away with more strikes - Khadan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
A victorious Cletus McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 199 Verygood vs Aiken
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McConnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McConnell tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from McDonald .
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.#CL2#
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but McConnell prevents it.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McConnell blocks a body shot from McDonald .
McDonald cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald 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.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald .
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but McConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald .
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald .
McConnell misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McConnell misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McConnell tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald .
McConnell tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
McConnell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McConnell some visible discomfort.
McDonald lands an elbow.
McConnell is trying to improve his position.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald cracks McConnell with a big elbow.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McConnell wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald scoring with punches and elbows.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but McConnell denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. McConnell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
McDonald working the ground and pound but McConnell is defending the strikes.
McConnell manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald 's best efforts.
McDonald is nestled in close to McConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald thows a huge punch but McConnell dodges it nicely.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but McConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald with the ground and pound but McConnell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McConnell wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
McDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McConnell trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
McConnell wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on McConnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McConnell is holding on for now.
McConnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
McConnell trying to hold on to McDonald 's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely. #T2#
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McConnell tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McConnell tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through McConnell's hands, connecting with McConnell's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald .
McConnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to McConnell's temple.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McConnell taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McConnell!
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and McConnell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McDonald misses with punches from the back.
McDonald missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by McConnell.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but McConnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McConnell takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
McDonald wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position.
McConnell wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
McConnell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald .
McDonald works over McConnell with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#McConnell is rocked!
McConnell has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh McConnell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
McDonald works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McConnell some visible discomfort.
McDonald in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McConnell looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McDonald turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.

Event: PFC 193 Aiken vs Dong
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald .
Wild checks a low kick from McDonald .
McDonald lands with a cross.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Wild sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wild moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald .
Wild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wild definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Wild has knocked McDonald down with a huge combo! Wild steps away and waves a wobbly McDonald back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Wild.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Wild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wild's guard.#T1#
Wild is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Wild has wrist control.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wild avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wild is keeping the position for now.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wild is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald throws a strike but Wild rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McDonald throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wild manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wild won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T3#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wild wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wild stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald .
McDonald is still trying to improve position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wild passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Wild tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Wild has control of the leg.
Wild tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McDonald . #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McDonald gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wild takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wild scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wild appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a low kick but Wild moves out of range easily.
Wild fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
McDonald throws a head kick but Wild moves out of range.
Wild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald checks a low kick from Wild.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
Wild misses the jab.
McDonald lands with a cross.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Wild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wild if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Wet Wild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Wild counters with a crisp right that sends McDonald to the canvas! Wild follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wet Wild!
Wet Wild decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Cletus McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PFC 190 Slice vs Tuala
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald moves out of range as Knox strikes.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.#TD2#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
McDonald postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald . #T2#
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald advances position into side control!
McDonald works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonald .
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
McDonald tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
Knox wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McDonald lands a nice forearm strike.
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
Knox stops McDonald from passing to mount.
McDonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDonald looks up at the clock and then as Knox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McDonald smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald cracks Knox with a big right hand but Knox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Knox down.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by McDonald .
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Knox misses.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald .
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Knox's guard.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald advances position into side control!
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Knox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
McDonald throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
Who's going to make the next move?
McDonald is putting a hurting on Knox here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knox to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for McDonald .
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knox misses with a straight left.
McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1##CL2#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox slips under a jab from McDonald .
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
Knox looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donk. McDonald catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
McDonald slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald .
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
McDonald throws an elbow but Knox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knox parries the strikes from McDonald easily there. McDonald is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knox to escape.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
Knox stops McDonald from passing to mount.
Knox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDonald working the head with strikes.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knox tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
McDonald is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonald 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
After winning the bout, Cletus McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
McDonald checks a low kick from Abel.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Abel's temple.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald working over Abel with some ground and pound. Abel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Abel is defending the position.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald working over Abel with some ground and pound. Abel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abel taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Abel is trying to stand. #ES#
Abel kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet.
Abel misses with an uppercut.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Abel throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Abel's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Abel misses with a straight right.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Abel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel lands with a shot to the body.
Abel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from McDonald misses
letting Abel counter with a right hand.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald misses with the body kick
and Abel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDonald takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Abel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Abel blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Abel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abel.
Abel tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald . #ES#
Abel sneaks out the side door and pushes McDonald away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice uppercut there from Abel.
A punch combination from Abel misses. #T3#
Abel tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abel connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McDonald tumbling to the canvas! Abel pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McDonald was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: PL MMA 37 McDonald vs Colucci
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald .
McDonald is working Colucci over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Colucci!
McDonald raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colucci tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
Colucci is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Colucci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colucci just holding on.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Colucci is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Colucci can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Colucci in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McDonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and Colucci has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Colucci trying to control the hands but McDonald won't let him.
McDonald is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. McDonald gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. McDonald gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. McDonald apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Colucci misses with a takedown
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDonald cracks Colucci with a right hand to the side of the head.
Colucci checks the leg kick.
Colucci walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald .
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colucci with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a leg kick. #TD#
McDonald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colucci is trying to defend but McDonald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colucci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colucci is controlling McDonald 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colucci wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald working Colucci over with strikes. #T3#
Colucci tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colucci blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colucci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Colucci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colucci controlling the position for now.
Colucci wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Colucci is concentrating on defense, preventing McDonald from advancing position.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Colucci's hands, connecting with Colucci's forehead.
McDonald working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colucci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Colucci is looking to clinch.
McDonald thumps Colucci with a low kick.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald .
Colucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Colucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Colucci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colucci trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colucci manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colucci pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colucci looking to control. #T1#
Colucci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald throws a strike but Colucci rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Colucci content to stall in guard here.
Colucci scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colucci wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Colucci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Colucci managing to control the position.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colucci is pulling down on McDonald 's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald , at least for the moment.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Colucci is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
Colucci keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
Colucci working a defensive guard here.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colucci keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Colucci has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colucci can do to turn this around?
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Colucci blocks nicely.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is working Colucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald is working Colucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Colucci in a clinch.
Colucci is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colucci down to the mat. Colucci avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Colucci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Colucci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald !
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Colucci has mounted him!
Colucci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Colucci has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald throwing hammer fists to the chest of Colucci. What's that going to do exactly?
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colucci working McDonald over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucci putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colucci looking to finish McDonald with some ground and pound. This is bad for McDonald !
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Colucci has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Colucci lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colucci can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that McDonald has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colucci is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald is thwarting Colucci's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
Colucci tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Colucci has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Colucci trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.
McDonald is nestled in close to Colucci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Colucci's hands, connecting with Colucci's forehead.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Colucci won't allow it.
McDonald working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Colucci's hands, connecting with Colucci's forehead.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Colucci to regain full guard.
Our spies down at at Kombat Hangar 18 inform us that Colucci has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Colucci is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Colucci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Colucci 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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.#CL#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
Colucci tries to pull guard but McDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Colucci.
McDonald lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colucci.
Colucci leaning against his opponent. #BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colucci looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Colucci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Colucci's head.
Jab by McDonald .#T1#
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
Colucci walks into a jab.
Colucci shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Colucci blocks the body kick.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colucci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colucci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colucci tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Colucci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2##TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
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!
McDonald scores with punches from side control.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
Colucci manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Colucci is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Colucci's temple.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
Colucci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald working Colucci over with strikes.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
Colucci is trying to control but can't. #T3#
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colucci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Colucci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Colucci moves into full guard.
Colucci keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #SUB2#
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colucci working a defensive guard here.
Colucci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colucci's head.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald had his way with Michel Colucci in that round.
That's time! McDonald 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R5#
McDonald throws a push kick but Colucci slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Colucci down.
Colucci fails to land the takedown.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Colucci moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
Colucci misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Colucci.#TD#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci is trying is best to control the position here.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Colucci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald winds up and cracks Colucci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colucci regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald distracts Colucci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
McDonald is pushing down on Colucci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Colucci is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Colucci has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Colucci has one foot on McDonald 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colucci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Colucci is trying to keep McDonald in close. #T4#
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is fighting to break Colucci's control of his arms but Colucci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colucci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michel Colucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald advances to half guard.
Colucci wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Colucci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:43
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Cletus McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PL MMA 29* McDonald vs Mencken
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald jabs at Hill's body.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hill digs a good hook to McDonald 's body.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Hill throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
A head kick by McDonald misses #TD2#
and Hill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McDonald 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald 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#
McDonald is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that McDonald has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
Hill is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Hill's hands, connecting with Hill's forehead.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald is nestled in close to Hill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald prevents Hill from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Hill has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hill has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Hill has managed to sweep!#REVB#
McDonald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hill wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVR#
McDonald cracks Hill with a solid left hand.#T4#
McDonald distracts Hill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Hill is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McDonald slips under a jab from Hill.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald cracks Hill with a big right hand but Hill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hill manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald 's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hill is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald working Hill over with strikes.
McDonald lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hill! More strikes land and this one is all over! McDonald jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Cletus McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Scott Hill was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PL MMA 23 Sight vs McDonald
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
A punch combination from Sight misses. #CL2#
Sight tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
McDonald has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sight working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald works on Sight's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Sight is breathing heavily.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks. #TD2#
McDonald has picked Sight up - he's going for a ride! McDonald dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McDonald working Sight over with strikes.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
McDonald winds up and cracks Sight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Sight is defending the position.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Sight is rocked!
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Sight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald lands a big elbow - Sight is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McDonald !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald is the new middleweight champion!
Cletus McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PL MMA 17 Arjuna vs McDonald
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
McDonald connects with a body shot.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arjuna enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arjuna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Arjuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arjuna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arjuna trying to control the position here.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arjuna is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Arjuna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arjuna is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Arjuna controlling the position.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
Arjuna controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Arjuna is keeping the position.
Arjuna trying to control the position.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arjuna is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna looking to control.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald is in close to Arjuna's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Arjuna is rocked!
McDonald postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Arjuna manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McDonald scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Arjuna throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Arjuna down.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arjuna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arjuna lands a right hook to the body.
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald jabs at Arjuna's body.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arjuna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Arjuna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald . Arjuna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arjuna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arjuna scores with a shot to the body.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald .
Arjuna is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arjuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald . #CL2#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arjuna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Arjuna is looking to control McDonald 's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arjuna has his back to the cage. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald lands the left hand.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arjuna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald , right into the meat.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arjuna throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald ! But no joy.
Arjuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch but Arjuna moves out of range.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arjuna but Arjuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
Arjuna lands a high kick! #T1#
A clash of legs there as Arjuna blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Arjuna both land. Nice combination.
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna.
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Donk. McDonald catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from McDonald .
Arjuna throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDonald .
Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arjuna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arjuna is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks.
Danga de danga de dang - Arjuna scores with a four punch combination!
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Arjuna stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald . McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Arjuna keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Arjuna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arjuna.
Cletus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arjuna lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arjuna misses the shot to the body.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3##TD2#
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Arjuna's guard.#ES#
Arjuna has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Arjuna.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arjuna scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arjuna's elbow.
Arjuna blocking some punches.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arjuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.#T4#
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from McDonald .
Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arjuna misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald goes for a double leg but Arjuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arjuna continues to drive forward.
Nice body kick from McDonald .
Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arjuna misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Arjuna's head back.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Arjuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Arjuna.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Arjuna has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna slips under a jab from McDonald .
Arjuna throws a leg kick which misses McDonald 's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.#T1#
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Arjuna lands a lovely overhand right.
Arjuna loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arjuna lands with a shot to the body.
Arjuna throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Arjuna pushes McDonald away with a front kick.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna blocks a jab.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by McDonald .
Arjuna misses with a straight left.
McDonald jabs at Arjuna's body.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Arjuna moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arjuna thinking.
Arjuna throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald wants to counter the offense by Arjuna and move into the clinch position.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Arjuna blocks an uppercut.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
McDonald tries to break free but Arjuna pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
McDonald has picked Arjuna up - he's going for a ride! McDonald dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Arjuna's head.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arjuna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald stops Arjuna from getting back to his feet.
Arjuna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arjuna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald 's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arjuna tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald pushed the leg off.
Arjuna controlling from the back.
McDonald breaks Arjuna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arjuna pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Arjuna's brow. #T4#
Arjuna working a defensive guard here.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arjuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arjuna has his hands on McDonald 's head, controlling the position.
Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arjuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arjuna pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arjuna wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arjuna has control of McDonald 's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath Cletus McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RS TBA 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Niedzwiedzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Niedzwiedzinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald is looking to slow Niedzwiedzinski down with leg kicks.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a body punch.
Niedzwiedzinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald pushes Niedzwiedzinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niedzwiedzinski. #CUT#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald .
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Niedzwiedzinski manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a counter high kick but McDonald was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald .
Niedzwiedzinski thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1##TD2#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Niedzwiedzinski sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Niedzwiedzinski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald prevents Niedzwiedzinski from improving his position.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from McDonald .
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to escape.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald works his way into side control.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Niedzwiedzinski here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niedzwiedzinski keeps working.
McDonald misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McDonald advances to full mount.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Niedzwiedzinski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McDonald trying to control but Niedzwiedzinski is having none of it.
McDonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Niedzwiedzinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
Niedzwiedzinski is squirming around, avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control the action.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Niedzwiedzinski's face. #T4#
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and Niedzwiedzinski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McDonald is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Niedzwiedzinski up. #ROC2#
Niedzwiedzinski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Niedzwiedzinski. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oh Niedzwiedzinski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald wants to control but Niedzwiedzinski is keeping busy.
McDonald scores with punches from the back.
McDonald is loading up with his shots from the back and Niedzwiedzinski is in big trouble! Niedzwiedzinski taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
A very excited looking Cletus McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RS 1
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald . #TD#
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass McDonald 's guard now, I'm sure.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. #REVB#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald 's guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
McDonald is not content to let Petersen control the position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petersen wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T1#
Petersen is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Petersen postures up in McDonald 's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petersen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petersen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Petersen lands a couple of digs.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petersen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Petersen working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McDonald trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
McDonald is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
McDonald prevents Petersen from improving his position.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald throwing shots but Petersen is blocking nicely.
McDonald working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald .
Petersen misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Petersen avoids it.
McDonald pushes Petersen away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.#T1#
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Petersen tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald punishes Petersen's body with a nice straight punch.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from McDonald .
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Petersen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
Darrel Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it. #T2#
Petersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
McDonald trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petersen has his feet on McDonald 's thighs here. He's pushed McDonald off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McDonald screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darrel Petersen!
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald . Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Silva clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the ropes.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald . #T1#
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent McDonald 's takedown attempt.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonald s head.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
McDonald works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes. #T2#
Silva lands with a right to the head.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Silva lands a body shot.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Silva. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
A short left from McDonald .
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Cletus McDonald 's cut even more.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva digs a right hand into McDonald 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald 's gas tank.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Silva.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Silva. #ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Silva has McDonald pressed against the ropes. He pushes McDonald back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Silva throws a beautiful elbow that sends McDonald crashing to the floor! Silva piles on the pressure with more strikes! McDonald is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!
A very excited looking Starling Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: XF 41
Date: Oct 22, 2019

#R1#
McDonald with a poor takedown
and Vonshredder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Vonshredder misses the jab.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Vonshredder controls his hands.
Vonshredder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vonshredder is trying to break free.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vonshredder wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Vonshredder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vonshredder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Vonshredder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vonshredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vonshredder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##TD#
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Vonshredder's guard.
McDonald pushes down on Vonshredder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald working Vonshredder over with strikes.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Vonshredder is having none of it.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Vonshredder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to control but Vonshredder is keeping him busy. #T2#
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vonshredder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vonshredder wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
McDonald throwing shots but Vonshredder is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vonshredder's head.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
McDonald trying to control the action but Vonshredder is working from the bottom.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Vonshredder dodges it nicely.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vonshredder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vonshredder wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDonald with the ground and pound but Vonshredder uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonshredder has wrist control.
Vonshredder keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vonshredder being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vonshredder swings widly with a right hand
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Vonshredder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonshredder lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vonshredder. That did some damage!
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald '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.
#R2#
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonshredder.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vonshredder can do to turn this around?
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vonshredder throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range. #CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Vonshredder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vonshredder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald .
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Vonshredder's head.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald prevents Vonshredder from breaking the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
Vonshredder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonshredder is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from McDonald .
Vonshredder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vonshredder is breathing heavily.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Vonshredder's head. #T1#
A body shot lands from McDonald .
McDonald lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Vonshredder is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald .
Vonshredder is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vonshredder seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald works on Vonshredder's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald presses Vonshredder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Vonshredder's ribcage. Vonshredder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald .
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vonshredder's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vonshredder drops to his knees and McDonald pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald retains his middleweight title!
Cletus McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: XF 34
Date: Sep 24, 2019

#R1#
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dean tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
McDonald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dean regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dean wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald stops Dean from standing up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dean's guard.
McDonald prevents Dean from standing back up.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Dean's head. #T2#
Dean wants to stand back up but McDonald manages to pass into side control.
McDonald scoring with punches and elbows.
Dean is pushing McDonald 's head away, looking to escape. McDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
Dean takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dean!
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dean is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dean tries to buck McDonald off but he can't manage it.
McDonald cracks Dean with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dean's face.
McDonald landing shots from mount.
Dean is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#
Dean is rocked!
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dean is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Dean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dean seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McDonald drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dean! More shots from McDonald and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald is the new middleweight champion!
Cletus McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: XF 21
Date: Jul 31, 2019

#R1#
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Onera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Onera looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Onera misses with a straight right.
Onera tries a head kick but it misses.
Onera is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Onera is trying to drag McDonald to the mat but McDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Onera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Onera tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oneras head.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Onera is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald . #T1#
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Onera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is in close to Onera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Onera keeps moving.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald works over Onera with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onera trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
McDonald is fighting to break Onera's control of his arms but Onera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Onera's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Onera is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Onera is working away.
Onera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald winds up and cracks Onera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onera tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Onera's head.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Onera wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has mounted him!#T3#
McDonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Onera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Onera tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Onera is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for McDonald ! Onera is hurt baaadly! McDonald is firing away with more strikes - Onera is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
A very excited looking Cletus McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Max Onera was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm getting back in the gym and getting ready for the next fight. '.

Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Abel avoids the body shot from McDonald .
Abel flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
Abel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Abel.
Abel throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Abel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald .
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abel defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Abel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for McDonald , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald throws a head kick but Abel moves out of range. #T1#
Abel throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abel's hands.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald 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 Abel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Abel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abel misses with an uppercut
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abel at a distance.
Abel misses with a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Abel wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Abel.
Abel is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks. #CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abel is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Abel controls the action. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Abel swinging wildly here.
Abel avoids the body shot from McDonald .
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abel misses with a leg kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Abel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Abel.
Abel misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears McDonald was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abel avoids the head kick by McDonald . #T4#
Abel throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald clobbers Abel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McDonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abel, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald gets through Abel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Abel misses with the head strike.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald .
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Abel prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Abel breaks from the clinch.
Abel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald .
Abel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Abel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Abel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Abel's head.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Abel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel misses with a series of wild punches.
Abel defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Abel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Abel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Abel's legs.
Abel misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick from McDonald .
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Abel has managed to clinch.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action. #T2#
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abel after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
McDonald 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abel misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Abel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from McDonald .
Abel throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abel throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald .
Abel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range. #T3#
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Abel misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abel lands the left hand.
Abel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abel can do to turn this around?
McDonald cracks Abel with an open hand slap.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Abel tries to kick McDonald off in order to stand up. McDonald Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Abel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Abel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Abel wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald trying to control but Abel is working from the bottom.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald stops Abel from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Abel unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cletus McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abel misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Abel lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
McDonald throws a hook but Abel avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abel with a hook.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Abel throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abel.
Abel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald scores with a hook.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Abel avoided it.
Abel misses with a double jab.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald lands a front kick.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Abel's body. Abel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abel has time to react.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abel is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Abel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abel throws a counter combo.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a push kick but Abel slaps the foot to one side.
Abel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonald .#T3#
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abel throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Abel checks it.
Abel throws a leg kick
and McDonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Abel avoids the head kick by McDonald .
McDonald wants to clinch.
Abel throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald is looking to counter the offense by Abel and move into the clinch.
McDonald lands a two punch combo.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Abel had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of Abel's side.
Abel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Abel seems unphased.
Abel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Abel's knee but Abel avoids it well.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Abel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Allen vs Orlov
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Ferreira Da Silva's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald wants to stall.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an uppercut.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald . #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald is trying to stall. #T2#
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald just leaning against Ferreira Da Silva, taking a breather.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on McDonald 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira Da Silva controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cletus McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva. #T4#
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
McDonald tightens his grip and picks Ferreira Da Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferreira Da Silva manages to land in guard.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ferreira Da Silva is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald stops Ferreira Da Silva from standing up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira Da Silva has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ferreira Da Silva throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a head kick.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Ferreira Da Silva saw that one coming.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira Da Silva. #T1#
A body shot lands from McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald 's elbow.
McDonald is pushing Ferreira Da Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to work over Ferreira Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
McDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDonald prevents Ferreira Da Silva from standing back up.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferreira Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Ferreira Da Silva wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
McDonald stops Ferreira Da Silva from standing up.
McDonald trying to control but Ferreira Da Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
Ferreira Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to clinch. #T3##CL#
Ferreira Da Silva darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva digs a right hand into McDonald 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald 's gas tank.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?#T4#
McDonald blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Ferreira Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a low kick.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferreira Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Ferreira Da Silva moves into range and clinches up with McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tries to stall but Ferreira Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferreira Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
McDonald lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Ferreira Da Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald gets through Ferreira Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald presses Ferreira Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Ferreira Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald 's defenses.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
McDonald has hold of one of Ferreira Da Silva's legs. Ferreira Da Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but McDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ferreira Da Silva keeps moving.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
McDonald prevents Ferreira Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cletus McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald won't allow Ferreira Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a big counter head kick but Ferreira Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a front kick.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to clinch.#T4#
A solid body kick from Ferreira Da Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald lands a head kick!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Ferreira Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira Da Silva, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Tessier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald 's head backwards.
Tessier moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
McDonald jabs Tessier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tessier shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Tessier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tessier connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tessier.
Tessier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tessier looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tessier lands a lovely overhand right.
Tessier walks into a jab.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tessier is trying to control but can't.
Tessier is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tessier is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Tessier tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Tessier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Tessier manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A good leg kick by Tessier. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tessier enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tessier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Tessier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tessier wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald passes to side control.
Tessier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
McDonald controls the position.
Tessier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Tessier's head.
McDonald wants to control but Tessier is keeping him busy.
McDonald is thwarting Tessier's attempts to control the position.
Tessier tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tessier is looking for a sweep.
McDonald taking a breather here.
Tessier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald trying to control the action but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Tessier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tessier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald working the head with strikes.
McDonald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tessier being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Tessier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tessier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T2#
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tessier keeping hold of McDonald 's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tessier is pressing down on McDonald 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald passes into half guard.
McDonald working over Tessier with some ground and pound. Tessier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tessier trying to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
Tessier tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
Tessier wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tessier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tessier regains half guard.#T4#
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to stall here but Tessier recovers full guard.
McDonald pushes down on Tessier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessier tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessier throws out the jab.
Tessier motions for McDonald to come forward. Tessier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Tessier as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Tessier misses.
McDonald jabs at Tessier's body.
Tessier misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Tessier.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Tessier moved out of range nicely.
Tessier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tessier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and McDonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tessier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
McDonald prevents a body shot from Tessier.
McDonald lands a left hand.
Tessier lands a shot to the body.
Tessier throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from McDonald .
McDonald has Tessier pushed against the cage.
Tessier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald 's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Tessier gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Tessier tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald .
McDonald works on Tessier's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Tessier blocking some punches.
Tessier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tessier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tessier struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald .
Nice elbow from Tessier. #T3#
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tessier misses with some punches.
Tessier lands a knee to the head.
Tessier swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tessier gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Tessier stops a takedown attempt from McDonald .
Nick Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tessier digs a right hand underneath McDonald 's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Tessier scores with a shoulder strike.
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Tessier.
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald gets through Tessier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Tessier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tessier working aggressively here.
McDonald pushes Tessier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald 's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tessier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Our winner, Cletus McDonald , 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.

Event: EMP Steve vs Bulletowich
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Macmacson moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Macmacson misses.
Macmacson throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Macmacson.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macmacson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macmacson has time to react.
A head kick misses from Macmacson.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Macmacson sees coming a mile off.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Macmacson misses.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Macmacson's guard.
Macmacson keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Macmacson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald .
McDonald won't allow Macmacson to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Traveller boxing gym inform us that Macmacson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Macmacson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Macmacson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Macmacson breaks the clinch.
Macmacson misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Macmacson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macmacson works the jab nicely.
Macmacson throws a leg kick #TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macmacson won't be happy with that.
Macmacson is looking to get back to his feet here but McDonald is keeping cool and he's managed to take Macmacson's back.
Macmacson trying to get back to his feet but McDonald is in full control for now.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macmacson's body. #T2#
Macmacson staying busy and making it hard for McDonald to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macmacson is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Macmacson manages to stand up with McDonald still on his back. Eventually McDonald drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD#
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macmacson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macmacson is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Macmacson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
Macmacson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Macmacson is working from the bottom.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Macmacson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Macmacson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.#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.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Macmacson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald taking a break here but Macmacson is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Macmacson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Macmacson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macmacson blocks an uppercut.
Macmacson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Macmacson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Macmacson 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#
A punch combination from Macmacson misses.
Macmacson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macmacson throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Macmacson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macmacson moves away.#CL#
McDonald rushes Macmacson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macmacson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Macmacson tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from McDonald .
Macmacson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Macmacson working hard to break the clinch.
Macmacson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. #T1##BC2#
Macmacson manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Macmacson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Macmacson moved away.
Macmacson tries to land a body kick
and McDonald counters with a series of strikes. Macmacson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by McDonald . Beautiful body shot.
Travis Macmacson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macmacson just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Macmacson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macmacson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Macmacson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald .
McDonald dives in and grabs Macmacson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macmacson pushes down on McDonald 's head and hops out.
Macmacson looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Macmacson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Macmacson tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Macmacson looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Macmacson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Macmacson misses with the combination.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Macmacson.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Macmacson in the body.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Macmacson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Macmacson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Macmacson against the cage.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Macmacson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Macmacson if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Macmacson. #CUT2#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
A combination from Macmacson does no damage.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macmacson moves away from the strike by McDonald .
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macmacson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily. Macmacson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. McDonald staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. McDonald doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Macmacson!
An intense looking Travis Macmacson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'im the king '.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: EMP Boaz vs Lomachenko
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Muller tries to clinch up.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Muller instigates a clinch.
McDonald pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller tries to work over McDonald 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muller blocks a body shot from McDonald .
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald digs a right hand into Muller 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller 's gas tank.
Muller lands a right hand.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Muller 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McDonald is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Muller can't fight it off and eventually McDonald manages to take the fight to the floor. Muller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muller can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Muller keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald postures up in Muller 's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald postures up in Muller 's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Muller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald pushing down on Muller 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muller wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Muller dodges it nicely.
McDonald passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald prevents Muller from getting the reversal.#T3#
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Muller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McDonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Muller blocking the ground and pound.
Muller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Muller 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.
McDonald looking to finish with strikes here!
McDonald throwing strikes here but Muller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Muller taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald lands with some strikes.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Muller looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Muller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Hennig Muller 's cut even more.#T4#
Muller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald throwing strikes here but Muller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by McDonald there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Muller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McDonald .
Poor strikes thrown by McDonald there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Muller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McDonald .
McDonald avoids the attempt from Muller to control.
Muller working to try and regain half guard.
Muller wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald throws some wild stikes that Muller manages to avoid easily.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Muller to control.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Muller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from McDonald .
Muller slips a jab from McDonald .
McDonald sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.#CL2#
Muller darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Muller .
Muller blocking some punches.
McDonald lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Hennig Muller 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from McDonald .
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
Hennig Muller 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Muller is rocked!
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?#TD#
McDonald has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Muller regains guard immediately.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Muller covers up, he's hurt! McDonald keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McDonald and the ref steps in to end the fight! McDonald can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
A very excited looking Cletus McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 89
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salvador.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Salvador moved away.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvador.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvador.
Salvador moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Salvador throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
George Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvador is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salvador swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salvador is trying to break free.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salvador.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salvador.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salvador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald 's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Salvador improves position. #T1#
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvador controls his hands.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Salvador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvador gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salvador lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salvador as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Salvador misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvador pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salvador.
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!
Salvador stops a takedown attempt from McDonald .
Salvador definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
George Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salvador prevents a body shot from McDonald .
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salvador lands with a right to the head.
Salvador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald tries to stall but Salvador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvador controls his hands.
Salvador tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Salvador scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.
Salvador tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it. #BC#
Salvador breaks the clinch.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Salvador moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Salvador gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
McDonald slows down the pace here. #BC#
Salvador's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George Salvador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald misses with a hook. Salvador ducked under it nicely.
Salvador with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salvador swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salvador looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald 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.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald thows a body kick. Salvador tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salvador has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salvador lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Salvador in the body.
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Salvador lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald .
Salvador throws a head kick that misses
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Salvador.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salvador misses with a looping left.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salvador.
McDonald tries to counter with a clinch but Salvador shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Salvador moved out of range nicely.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Salvador misses with a straight right.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salvador 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Salvador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald '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.
#R2#
Salvador throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from McDonald .
A head kick misses from Salvador.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Salvador.
McDonald thows a body kick. Salvador tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonald defending well as Salvador loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvador slips under a jab.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvador's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Salvador throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Salvador moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salvador's head.
Salvador connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salvador.
Salvador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Salvador.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Salvador.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Salvador.
As Salvador backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Salvador manages to avoid it all.
Salvador lands with a right hand.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Salvador.
Salvador takes a swing at McDonald 's ribcage but misses.
McDonald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salvador will feel that in the morning.
Salvador closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salvador misses with a hook
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salvador takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald defending well as Salvador loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by McDonald .
Salvador goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salvador misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salvador defends it well.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Salvador circles away and keeps his distance.
Salvador throws a front kick aimed at McDonald 's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvador pinned against the cage. Salvador gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Salvador misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Salvador takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salvador 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 McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
Salvador ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSalvador.
Salvador throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Salvador doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
Salvador throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salvador misses with a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salvador throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Salvador misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.#T4#
A combination from Salvador does no damage.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Salvador checks it.
Salvador tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Salvador finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salvador throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Salvador misses its intended target.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salvador throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
George Salvador has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salvador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Salvador manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Salvador lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvador throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Salvador throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvador's head.
Salvador throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Salvador moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald .
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Salvador's leg but Salvador calmly moves out of range.
Salvador is looking for a counter combo.
McDonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Salvador tries to work over McDonald 's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a swing at Salvador's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Salvador tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvador has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salvador with a nice cross.#TD2#
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Salvador is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Salvador's guard.#T1#
Salvador wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvador's guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salvador looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald prevents Salvador from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvador is looking to escape.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvador is not content to let McDonald control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvador scores with a hook.
Salvador will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Salvador with a nice cross.
Salvador misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald .
Salvador tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salvador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Salvador swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Salvador.
A telegraphed right hand from Salvador misses the target.
And McDonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvador pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salvador lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Salvador moves into range and clinches up with McDonald .
McDonald trying to stall but Salvador improves his position.
McDonald 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Salvador has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Salvador gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvador swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvador misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvador.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
McDonald lands a body shot.
Salvador prevents a body shot from McDonald .
McDonald is trying to stall.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald keeps control of Salvador as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Salvador improves position.
A hook to the body from McDonald .
McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Salvador pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from McDonald .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvador appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salvador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald .
Salvador throws a nice outside leg kick.

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 George Salvador.
I think Salvador 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... George Salvador!
George Salvador decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Cletus McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: DARE 85
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Wiremu misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Wiremu closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Wiremu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Wiremu manages to get underhooks.
Wiremu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Wiremu has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Wiremu takes a shot to the head.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wiremu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiremu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiremu.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wiremu as McDonald tries to tie him up. #T1#
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald 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.#BC#
Wiremu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiremu misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
A big left from McDonald misses.
A head kick by Wiremu misses #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wiremu is looking to improve his position.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wiremu gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Wiremu is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Wiremu being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wiremu's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Wiremu defends the submission attempt.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiremu. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiremu motions for McDonald to come forward. Wiremu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wiremu's calf.
Wiremu misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Wiremu down.
A big right from Wiremu misses.
Wiremu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wiremu misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald ! But no joy.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Wiremu sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wiremu.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Wiremu throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range. #TD2#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wiremu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wiremu looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiremu, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiremu keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.#T2#
McDonald content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Wiremu's ribs.
A low kick from Wiremu is predictable there
and McDonald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiremu throws a nice head kick!
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Wiremu. #TD2#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Wiremu's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wiremu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald . #T3#
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald advances position into side control!
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wiremu swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald .
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wiremu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald , pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
McDonald is trying to stall.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Wiremu's head.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
Wiremu digs a right hand into McDonald 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald 's gas tank.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald .
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
McDonald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wiremu regains guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
McDonald advances to half guard.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Wiremu defending well.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
McDonald controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wiremu is surviving well by controlling McDonald 's body position as best he can.
Wiremu is trying to escape the mount.
Aloysius Wiremu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McDonald misses with a head shot.
McDonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wiremu wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to secure an arm triangle but Wiremu defends it well.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that McDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wiremu blocking the ground and pound.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Wiremu is squirming around, avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald punching from mount but Wiremu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDonald .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath Cletus McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 80
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Justesen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Justesen.
Justesen misses with a body kick.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Justesen.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justesen.#CL#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Justesen has picked McDonald up - he's going for a ride! Justesen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Justesen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is looking to control Justesen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Justesen prevents McDonald from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Justesen connects with a nice short shot to McDonald 's temple. #T1#
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Justesen from advancing position.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Justesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Justesen trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald has hold of Justesen's hands but Justesen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Justesen in close.
McDonald pulls Justesen in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Justesen is now in half guard.
Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justesen controlling the pace.
McDonald is pressing down on Justesen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justesen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is trying to keep Justesen in close. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justesen trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Justesen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justesen throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Justesen slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justesen is one step ahead there.
McDonald looking to control.
Justesen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Justesen controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Justesen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Justesen stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald .
Justesen scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Justesen postures up.
Justesen lands a couple of digs.
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justesen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justesen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justesen is fighting to break McDonald 's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Justesen is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Justesen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Justesen misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it.
Justesen connects with a nice looking jab.
Justesen darts in looking for a takedown but McDonald gets double underhooks and turns Justesen into the cage.
Justesen misses with a straight left.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justesen's calf.
McDonald with a jab.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Justesen moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Justesen avoids the body shot from McDonald .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Justesen moves his leg out of the way.
Justesen with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald goes for a double leg but Justesen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Justesen continues to drive forward.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Justesens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justesen misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McDonald lands with a right hand.
McDonald feints and then cracks Justesen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justesen down.
Cletus McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Justesen throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justesen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justesen 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.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald wants to control but Justesen is keeping him busy.
McDonald controlling the position.
McDonald looking to control but instead Justesen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Justesen is looking to improve his position.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justesen gets full guard.
Justesen is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
Justesen is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Justesen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Justesen wants to sweep but no luck.
Justesen keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Justesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Justesen, not yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Justesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justesen lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from McDonald .
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Justesen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justesen walks into a straight right hand from McDonald .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
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#
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Justesen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Justesen.#BC2#
Justesen breaks from the clinch.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justesen.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justesen lands a head shot.
Justesen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald digs a good hook to Justesen's body.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Justesen.
Justesen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Justesen ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Justesen.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Justesen as McDonald shoots in.
McDonald catches Justesen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Justesen.
McDonald thinks about countering with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald .
The fighters circling - Justesen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it.#TD#
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McDonald taking a breather here. #T2#
McDonald is trying to move to mount but Justesen reverses beautifully and ends up in McDonald 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald controls Justesen momentarily but Justesen frees himself.
Justesen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet. #T3#
Justesen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald pulls Justesen in to control the position.
Justesen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justesen wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Justesen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Justesen wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Justesen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justesen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justesen throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a good, hard body kick but Justesen shrugs it off.
Justesen misses with a straight left.
McDonald quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Justesen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Justesen pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Justesen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.

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 Cletus McDonald .
I think McDonald 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath Cletus McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 72
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Gagnon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gagnon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Gagnon.
McDonald throws a push kick but Gagnon slaps the foot to one side.
Gagnon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gagnon throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald is looking to counter with a body kick.
McDonald works over Gagnon's head and body with a nice combination.
Gagnon walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald .
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gagnon misses with a kick to the body
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
McDonald keeps Gagnon at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnon lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Gagnon.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Gagnon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald . Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.#T1#
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
Gagnon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gagnon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gagnon.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gagnon.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gagnon.
McDonald thumps Gagnon with a low kick.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Gagnon.
Gagnon throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald tries to clinch but Gagnon moves out of range.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gagnon. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.#CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Gagnon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Gagnon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDonald tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Gagnon gets control of McDonald 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gagnon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gagnon is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gagnon pushes a forearm under McDonald 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McDonald is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavin Gagnon!
A relieved looking Gavin Gagnon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Cletus McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: Lupe 15
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald is controlling Ruth's posture.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth is fighting to break McDonald 's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ruth drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Ruth off! Ruth jumps back into McDonald 's guard.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald 's brow. #T1#
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald .
McDonald controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald 's head.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald has his hands on Ruth's head, controlling the position.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ruth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ruth is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Ruth. Beautiful body shot.
Ruth throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald slips a straight right by Ruth.
McDonald unleashes a big counter combination but Ruth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Ruth drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
Ruth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald .
McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald is pulling down on Ruth's head to control his posture.
Ruth stands up over McDonald , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ruth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald pulls Ruth in to control the position.
Ruth is in close to McDonald 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
McDonald has Ruth pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald 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#
Ruth is trying to control but can't.
Ruth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruth moves into full guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.#T3#
McDonald trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruth working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.#SUB#
Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth 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#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald .
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth lands with a shot to the body.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald .
McDonald feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
McDonald takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruth throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cletus McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ruth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McDonald 's guard.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald pulls Ruth in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruth from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruth controls the pace.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cletus McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Ruth sprawls well.
A solid body kick from McDonald .
Ruth is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Ruth moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
Ruth throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald blocks a jab.
And McDonald responds with a good body kick, but Ruth manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruth 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: Lupe 10
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drotski will feel that in the morning.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Drotski's leg. Drotski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drotski 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.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Drotski off balance momentarily.
McDonald works Drotski's body with a nice hook.
Drotski scores with a body shot.
McDonald feints a jab promting Drotski to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drotski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by McDonald .#T1#
A combination from Drotski does no damage.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drotski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drotski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drotski throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.#CL#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
McDonald has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drotski is trying to keep an underhook but McDonald manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Drotski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Drotski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drotski tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald moves into full mount! Drotski won't be happy about that!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drotski is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drotski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Drotski looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drotski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drotski is squirming around, avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is really struggling to control Drotski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
McDonald prevents Drotski from getting the reversal.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Drotski tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Drotski working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drotski hang on?
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald content just to control the position here.
Drotski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Drotski throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drotski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotski wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald taking a breather here.
Drotski can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
McDonald lands an elbow.
McDonald trying to control the action but Drotski is working from the bottom.
McDonald working away.
McDonald wants to control but Drotski is keeping him busy.
McDonald lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drotski's legs.
Drotski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Drotski keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drotski can do to turn this around?
McDonald trying to control the action but Drotski is working from the bottom.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
McDonald working away.
Drotski is not content to let McDonald control the position. #T3#
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drotski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drotski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drotski struggling a bit here.
McDonald trying to control the position but Drotski is working away.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Drotski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McDonald trying to control but Drotski is having none of it.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Drotski is working to get back to half guard.
Drotski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Drotski 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.
McDonald is thwarting Drotski's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drotski for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Drotski. #CUT2#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
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.
Drotski throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Drotski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drotski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald lands a jab to the head. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Drotski misses the target. #TD#
Drotski tries to sprawl but McDonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drotski is staying active underneath McDonald , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drotski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drotski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #SUB2#
Drotski is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Drotski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drotski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Drotski from controlling successfully.
Drotski trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep!#REVR#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Drotski keeps moving.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Drotski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Drotski is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Drotski looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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 Cletus McDonald .
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Lupe 5 After-Party
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Lazzarini misses with a takedown
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lazzarini's sensitive parts.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Lazzarini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Lazzarini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDonald is looking to control Lazzarini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald is controlling Lazzarini's trapped leg to prevent Lazzarini from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lazzarini prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Lazzarini controlling the pace. #T1#
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Lazzarini is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lazzarini wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Lazzarini is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
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.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lazzarini passes McDonald 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Lazzarini has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazzarini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald !
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Lazzarini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lazzarini trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lazzarini is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Lazzarini from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lazzarini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald 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#
McDonald works his way into full mount!
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lazzarini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lazzarini and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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 Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazzarini tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
Lazzarini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald .
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Lazzarini's leg. Lazzarini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazzarini moves away.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald , right into the meat.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzarini.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio Lazzarini.
Lazzarini circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazzarini has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Lazzarini misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Lazzarini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazzarini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazzarini blocks a body shot from McDonald .
McDonald blocks a body shot from Lazzarini.
McDonald tries a body shot but Lazzarini blocks it.
Lazzarini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazzarini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to McDonald 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
McDonald avoiding damage as Lazzarini throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lazzarini.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Lazzarini misses with the head strike.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald stalls.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries a body shot but Lazzarini blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazzarini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lazzarini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lazzarini scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely. #T4#
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Lazzarini misses with a knee strike.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazzarini's elbow.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lazzarini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lazzarini swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazzarini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lazzarini swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzarini looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald .
McDonald working the ground and pound but Lazzarini is defending the strikes.
McDonald just content to control the position.
Lazzarini is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lazzarini is trying to control McDonald 's posture but McDonald avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McDonald 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flavio Lazzarini has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
McDonald wants to control but Lazzarini is keeping him busy.
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lazzarini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazzarini keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonald .
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Lazzarini avoids it.#T3##TD2#
Lazzarini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lazzarini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald trying to hold on to Lazzarini's head to control him but Lazzarini postures up.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Lazzarini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lazzarini stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald .
McDonald working a defensive guard but Lazzarini passes into half guard. #T4#
Lazzarini trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Flavio Lazzarini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazzarini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lazzarini has his foot on McDonald 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Lazzarini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lazzarini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lazzarini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald , 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath and clearly excited Cletus McDonald thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCF FN 11:Butler vs Svendetee
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Voronin trying to control the position here.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Voronin keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Voronin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Voronin tries to escape but McDonald is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Voronin's face as McDonald controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voronin is trying to improve his position.
McDonald controls the position from side control.
McDonald wants to control but Voronin is keeping him busy.
McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Voronin is being controlled here.
Voronin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Voronin is not content to let McDonald control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is really struggling to control Voronin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Voronin is pushing McDonald 's head away, looking to escape. McDonald manages to hold on to the position though.
Voronin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Voronin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voronin looking for a sweep but McDonald has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McDonald avoids the attempt from Voronin to control.
Voronin is looking to get to half guard.#ES2#
Voronin bucks up and throws McDonald to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voronin counters with a right hand to the body.
Voronin lands a jab.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##TD#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Voronin sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Voronin wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Voronin won't allow it.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES2#
Voronin pushes McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a hook.
Voronin misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a body kick. #TD#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Voronin kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald . McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Andriy Voronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Voronin blocks it.
McDonald 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.#TD#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Voronin's guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Voronin keeps moving.
McDonald won't allow Voronin to sweep him here.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
McDonald trying to control but Voronin is working from the bottom.
Voronin being controlled here, momentarily.
Voronin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Voronin misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and McDonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonald .
McDonald is standing up over Voronin. Voronin looks to escape but McDonald dives into side control. #REVB#
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald advances to mount.
Voronin tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald lands with some strikes.
Voronin is working to get back to half guard.
Voronin has given up his back here.
McDonald controls the action.
Voronin is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald struggling to land strikes to the head as Voronin covers up.
McDonald controls the position.
McDonald 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Voronin is trying to get back to his feet but McDonald has full control of the position and if anything, Voronin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Voronin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from McDonald .
Voronin trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
McDonald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Voronin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Voronin trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
Voronin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.#T2#
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Voronin pushed the leg off.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Voronin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Voronin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McDonald off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Voronin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Voronin wants to get back to his feet.
Voronin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald .
Voronin prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
Voronin tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Voronin is trying to stand back up.
Voronin turns into McDonald and is now in his guard.
Voronin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
Voronin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Voronin trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald 's guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is trying to keep Voronin in close.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Voronin from controlling successfully.
Voronin wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald trying to control the position. #SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voronin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voronin controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voronin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Voronin.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronin.
Voronin throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Voronin.
McDonald digs a good hook to Voronin's body.
Voronin misses with a hook.
Voronin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald clobbers Voronin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Voronin is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Voronin misses.
Andriy Voronin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald . Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Voronin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voronin. Voronin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Voronin digs a good body shot into McDonald 's ribs.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voronin throws a shot to the body.
Voronin misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Voronin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald . Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Voronin misses.
Voronin moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.#T2#
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Voronin sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voronin! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voronin moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Voronin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin drops McDonald with a straight right hand, right on the button! Voronin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Cletus McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: CCF FN 07:Abel vs McDonald
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Abel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel blocks a low kick nicely.
Abel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDonald blocks it well.
McDonald throws a push kick but Abel slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
McDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abel's guard.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Abel is retaining full guard.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Abel is retaining full guard.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T1#
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abel looking to control.
McDonald trying to control but Abel is working from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald stays in close to Abel's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Abel didn't see that one coming.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Abel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
Abel swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by McDonald . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald .
McDonald lands with a hook. Abel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald .
Abel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Abel avoids it.
Abel looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Abel's coach down at The Wild Beasts Zoo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
McDonald seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonald 's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel avoids the head kick by McDonald .
Abel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Abel digs a good hook to McDonald 's body. #T3#
McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abel counters with a nice body shot.
Abel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Abel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abel throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Abel scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Abel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abel pinned against the cage. Abel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Abel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from McDonald .
Abel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abel misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Abel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
McDonald digs a good hook to Abel's body.
Abel blocks a head kick by McDonald .
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Abel.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald digs a good hook to Abel's body.
Abel swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel walks into a straight right hand from McDonald .
A big left from McDonald misses.
A little jabbing left from Abel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Abel.#CUT2#
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.#T1#
Abel swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Abel counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abel misses with a body kick.
McDonald is looking to wear down Abel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abel tries to work over McDonald 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald is looking to control Abel's arms but Abel gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
Abel tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Abel back against the cage. #T2#
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abel can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
Abel misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel letting McDonald take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Abel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Abel. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald jabs at Abel's body.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by McDonald .
McDonald tries to clinch up but Abel circles away and keeps his distance.
Abel throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Cletus McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Abel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Abel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McDonald manages to move to mount!
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abel is looking to escape.
McDonald unloads with some shots from mount but Abel bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aristides Abel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for McDonald .
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Abel saw that one coming.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Abel's belly button to the back.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Abel.
Abel avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Abel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
Abel gets through McDonald 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
McDonald has Abel pushed against the cage.
McDonald lands a body punch.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald 's elbow.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Abel keeps moving.
Abel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Abel is keeping the position.
Abel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald trying to control but Abel is working from the bottom.
Abel looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abel is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Abel takes one on the button.
Abel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald .
McDonald looks to land a combination but Abel avoids it well.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Abel circles away.
Abel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
Abel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abel counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Abel misses.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
and Abel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Abel blocks a head kick by McDonald .
Abel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abel throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Aristides Abel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Abel misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Abel moved away.
Abel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abel swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice kick to the body.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Abel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Abel shows good takedown defense.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald wants to slow Abel down by chopping away at his legs.
Abel throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.#T1#
McDonald takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Abel throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abel keeps working.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abel keeps working.
Abel wants to control but McDonald postures up.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Abel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abel manages to get back to half guard.
Abel is staying active underneath McDonald , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald 's back!
McDonald tries to roll but Abel sticks to his back.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Abel won't let him. #T3#
Abel has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Abel controls the action.
Let's hope that Abel 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.
Abel is trying to stick to McDonald 's back but McDonald is turning into Abel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald .
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Abel controlling the position.#T4#
Abel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abel trying to control the position.
Abel keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Abel keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Abel trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abel keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald had his way with Aristides Abel in that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
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!
#R5#
Abel clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abel throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Abel is predictable there
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
McDonald stalks Abel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abel's face. Abel staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abel checks a low kick from McDonald .
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McDonald scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald , right into the meat.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abel.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald .
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Abel.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abel.#T2#
Abel throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald .
McDonald thuds a left hand into Abel's body.
Abel throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Abel's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Abel's head back.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
Abel misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Abel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald .
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Some wild striking there from McDonald .
McDonald wants to slow Abel down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
It seemed like Abel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abel throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald 's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Abel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Abel misses.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abel throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Abel checks a leg kick nicely.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Abel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Abel as McDonald shoots in.
Nice body punch from Abel.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abel was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald .
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Abel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abel is looking to chop away at McDonald 's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aristides Abel.
I think Abel 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Aristides Abel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: CCF FN 04:McDonald vs Temby
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Temby misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and McDonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonald .
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald postures up.
Temby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Temby throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Temby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Temby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Temby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temby misses with a looping left.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
Temby misses with a double jab.
Temby takes a swing at McDonald 's ribcage but misses.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Temby connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
McDonald feints and as Temby raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Temby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Temby being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Temby!
Temby is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Temby is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Temby tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Temby for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temby on the side of the head.#TD2#
Temby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald pulls Temby in close to prevent any damage.
Temby preventing the sweep. #T1#
McDonald is controlling Temby's posture.#SUB2#
Temby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDonald controls Temby momentarily but Temby frees himself.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Temby from controlling successfully.
Temby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Temby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Temby lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from McDonald .
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temby can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands a jab.
A jab from Temby does it's job there.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Temby under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Temby.
Lewis Temby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temby tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Temby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Temby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Temby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Temby sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Temby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Temby tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Temby doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and McDonald moves into the clinch.
Temby'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.
Temby tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Temby tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Temby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Temby.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Temby tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temby is trying to control McDonald 's posture but McDonald avoids it.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Temby 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.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Temby's shoulder. That is not cool.
Temby is trying to control McDonald 's posture but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##KD#
McDonald bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Temby! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Temby is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Temby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Temby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T1#
Temby is still trying to improve position.
Temby trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald 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.
Nice sprawl there from Temby as McDonald shoots in.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Temby is just out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Temby to counter with a crisp jab.
Cletus McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Temby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temby scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Temby. #TD#
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
McDonald trying to control but Temby is working from the bottom.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Temby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Temby is controlling McDonald 's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald just leaning against Temby, taking a breather.
Temby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald can't get the takedown. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Temby trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Temby into the cage.
Temby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Temby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Temby prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Temby as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Lewis Temby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temby tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath and clearly excited Cletus McDonald thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TGC 30: Lang vs Tskhadaia
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Viteazul misses. #CL2#
McDonald forces Viteazul back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Viteazul gets underhooks to prevent McDonald 's takedown attempt.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viteazul gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Viteazul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Viteazul manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to bench press Viteazul off him but Viteazul keeps the position.
Viteazul misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on McDonald 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Viteazul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
McDonald regains half guard.
Viteazul slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viteazul.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Viteazul has control of the leg.
Viteazul throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Viteazul tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Viteazul has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viteazul trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Viteazul prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Viteazul is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Viteazul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Viteazul is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald tries to move to full mount but Viteazul actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Viteazul is defending the position.
Viteazul is trying to control but McDonald passes into side control! #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald trying to control the position but Viteazul is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viteazul is looking for a sweep.
Viteazul is being controlled here.
Viteazul throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McDonald slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Viteazul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald controls the position.
Viteazul is trying to improve his position.
Viteazul is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Viteazul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Viteazul misses with a left hand #CL2#
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Viteazul lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from McDonald .
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viteazul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viteazul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viteazul lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Viteazul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Viteazul wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald prevents Viteazul from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul trying to control the position.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viteazul is trying to keep McDonald in close. #T1#
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McDonald postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Viteazul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from McDonald . #TD#
Viteazul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position. #T2#
Viteazul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viteazul is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Viteazul looking for a sweep. Not yet Viteazul, not yet.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Viteazul working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald to get to half guard.
Viteazul is trying to control but can't.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Viteazul defending well.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viteazul is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viteazul looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Viteazul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
McDonald defending well as Viteazul loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Viteazul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viteazul misses with some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viteazul tries to work over McDonald 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viteazul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viteazul misses the shot to the body.
Viteazul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald .#TD#
Viteazul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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Viteazul in side control lands a decent elbow.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viteazul working the ground and pound but McDonald is defending the strikes.
Viteazul working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Viteazul keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Viteazul crashes against the mat. #SU#
Viteazul stands up. #CL2#
McDonald has Viteazul up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Viteazul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McDonald regains guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald , not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
Viteazul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mihai Viteazul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Viteazul wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald controlling the action here.#SUB#
Viteazul has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McDonald escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McDonald !
Viteazul stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T3#
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Viteazul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Viteazul wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Viteazul defending well.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Viteazul is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viteazul tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Viteazul is looking to control McDonald 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viteazul avoid being mounted?
Viteazul works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Viteazul is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up. #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!
McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Viteazul counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mihai Viteazul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
A cross from Proudhon lands.
Proudhon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Proudhon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Proudhon sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Proudhon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Proudhon is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald not doing much here. #T1#
Proudhon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Proudhon wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Proudhon wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Proudhon pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald .#TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Proudhon tries to escape but McDonald is in control.
McDonald moves into full mount!
McDonald avoids the attempt from Proudhon to control.
Proudhon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Proudhon is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Proudhon wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
Proudhon regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proudhon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald passes Proudhon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Proudhon is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald prevents Proudhon from improving his position.
Proudhon manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Proudhon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Proudhon circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Proudhon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
McDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Proudhon pinned against the cage. Proudhon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Proudhon lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon scores with a punch to the head.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudhon jabs at McDonald 's body.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Proudhon counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .#T1#
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald takes one on the button.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudhon swivels and escapes.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Proudhon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Proudhon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
Proudhon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudhon swivels and escapes.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Proudhon circles away easily
and Proudhon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald switches off momentarily and Proudhon cracks him with a monster right hand! McDonald topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Proudhon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Proudhon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Joseph Proudhon thanked Juggernaut And Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SFC 17: Kuklinski x Mao
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
McDonald tries for a takedown but Krocidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krocidal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
McDonald forces Krocidal back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Krocidal has clasped his hands together around McDonald 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krocidal is fighting to break McDonald 's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Krocidal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald pulls Krocidal in to control the position.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krocidal is breathing heavily.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald pushes down on Krocidal 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like McDonald 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krocidal has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated 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.
#R2##TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krocidal quickly recovers to half guard.
Krocidal is looking to get back to is feet but McDonald passes into side control.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Krocidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Krocidal !
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krocidal working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald content just to control the position here. #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by McDonald there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McDonald controlling the pace for now. #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.#T3#
Krocidal tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald takes Krocidal 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Krocidal is in trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Krocidal gets tackled into the cage by McDonald . McDonald maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Krocidal 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McDonald takes a little break here. Krocidal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald working the ground and pound but Krocidal is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krocidal is trying to control McDonald 's posture but McDonald avoids it. #T1#
McDonald controls the position from side control.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
Krocidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
The adventures of McDonald the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Krocidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Krocidal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krocidal tries to get out of the position.
McDonald passes Krocidal 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krocidal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald .
McDonald is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krocidal !
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimmy Krocidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SFC 13: Lesnar x Brasi
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jerome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald staying calm.
Let's hope that McDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jerome tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome wants to control but McDonald postures up.#T1#
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jerome is trying to escape and McDonald transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jerome is forced to tap! Nice work there by McDonald ! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SFC 8: Fautanua (c) x Almeida
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Dog tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Dog to the ground. The Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald jabs at The Dog's body.#TD#
The Dog gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. The Dog manages to retain guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Dog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonald has picked The Dog up and slammed him! The Dog can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonald manages to pass to side control!
The Dog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The Dog being controlled for a moment.
McDonald advances to full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
McDonald 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Dog wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Dog is squirming around, avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control the action. #T3#
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from McDonald .
The Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald wants to control the pace but The Dog is squirming around nicely.
McDonald thowing shots but they're missing.
The Dog wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Dog can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald controlling from mount.
The Dog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated 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.
#R2#
The Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. The Dog sprawls well.
The Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald .#TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Dog!
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald trying to control but The Dog is having none of it.
The Dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
The Dog can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dog is still trying to improve position.
McDonald avoids the attempt from The Dog to control.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
The Dog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald manages to capitalize on a mistake by The Dog to take his back!
McDonald is hanging on to The Dog's back as he tries to escape.
The Dog is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T3##SUB#
McDonald working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The Dog is in bad spot here.
The Dog prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on The Dog's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Dog for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Dog tries to break free.
The Dog looking very determined here, making life difficult for McDonald .
The Dog tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will McDonald go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dog misses with a right hand #TD#
so McDonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDonald won't allow The Dog to sweep him here.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald is stinking the place up with his stalling.
McDonald pushing down on The Dog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dog is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
The Dog moves into full guard.
The Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dog is retaining full guard.
The Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jake The Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Dog is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The Dog keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Dog swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
The Dog throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dog can do to turn this around?#TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Dog controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald passes The Dog's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Dog tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Dog tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Dog is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
McDonald is keen to just control but The Dog is a slippery customer.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and The Dog moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
McDonald is looking to advance position but The Dog won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald , 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFC 5: Dugan x Killersson
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
McDonald misses with a looping right.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schilling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald slows the pace down. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald moves into full mount!
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald won't let Schilling get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##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.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Schilling, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Schilling against the cage but Schilling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schilling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schilling being controlled for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDonald .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schilling! #T1#
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McDonald controlling from mount.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schilling for as long as he can get away with.
Schilling has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald continues to stall.
McDonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Schilling taking shots to the head.
McDonald content just to control the position here. #T3#
McDonald throwing strikes here but Schilling is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
More hug and hope from McDonald .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald continues to hold on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McDonald blocks the body kick. #TD#
McDonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schilling!
McDonald moves into full mount!
McDonald controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Schilling is in trouble!
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schilling can do to turn this around?
Schilling's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McDonald controlling from the full mount. #T2##T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Further stalling from McDonald .
Mo Schilling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald , 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
A very excited looking Cletus McDonald rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Forever Free 2
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Ricochet fails with the takedown.#TD#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ricochet is looking to stand back up but McDonald counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ricochet. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ricochet is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricochet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Ricochet to control.
Ricochet stops McDonald from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Ricochet wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDonald .#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ricochet avoids a series of strikes thrown by McDonald .
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ricochet for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald 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##TD#
McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ricochet is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricochet wants to hit a switch here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ricochet there!
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
McDonald 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ricochet is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald continues to hold on tight.#T3#
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricochet can do to turn this around?
McDonald continues to stall.
Ricochet is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
We've been informed that Ricochet has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from McDonald .
McDonald avoids the attempt from Ricochet to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald scoring with strikes but Ricochet is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald 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#
McDonald swings for the body but Ricochet moves out of range. #TD#
Ricochet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as McDonald stalls from top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
McDonald is staying tight to Ricochet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ricochet is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McDonald controls the position from side control.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricochet is defending well.
McDonald controlling from side mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDonald takes a little break here. Ricochet wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ricochet pushes McDonald away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McDonald gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramsy Ricochet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricochet is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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