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Event:
TRFC75: Crash Course
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcdonald is looking to clinch but Ichisake is avoiding it.
Mcdonald throws a leg kick which misses Ichisake's front leg but catches the back leg as Ichisake tries to avoid it.
Mcdonald wants to clinch up but Ichisake keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Ichisake closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcdonald did well to prevent Ichisake getting side control.
Ichisake content to control rather than advance.
Mcdonald is looking to control Ichisake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdonald avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ichisake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Ichisake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mcdonald punching from the bottom.
Ichisake is looking to pass Mcdonald's guard but actually Mcdonald recovers to full guard.
Ichisake content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mcdonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ichisake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ichisake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.
Ichisake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ichisake looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdonald as Ichisake shoots in.#T3##CL2#
Mcdonald moves into range and clinches up with Ichisake.
Mcdonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ichisake prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ichisake has picked Mcdonald up - he's going for a ride! Ichisake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ichisake not doing much here.
Mcdonald wants to control but Ichisake is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ichisake seems to be working for a kimura but Mcdonald defends the submission attempt.
Ichisake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Ichisake uses his free foot to push down on Mcdonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcdonald.
Ichisake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Ichisake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcdonald turns into him and now he's in Ichisake's guard.
Ichisake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ichisake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouji Ichisake 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#
Ichisake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdonald shoots in but Ichisake avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ichisake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ichisake lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichisake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Ichisake advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ichisake seems content to control.
Mcdonald trying to control but Ichisake postures up.
Ouji Ichisake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ichisake controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ichisake uses his free foot to push down on Mcdonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcdonald.
Ichisake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mcdonald is holding on tight.
Ichisake content just to control the position here.
Mcdonald holds on to Ichisake as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ichisake content just to control the position here. #T3#
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.
Ichisake takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ichisake is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mcdonald with him. Mcdonald is trying to defend but Ichisake has an arm under the chin now! Mcdonald grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ouji Ichisake!
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Event:
TRFC72: No Mercy
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Beatovskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcdonald.
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.
Beatovskiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Mcdonald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beatovskiy misses with a wild combination.
As Beatovskiy backs off Mcdonald throws a huge counter combo but Beatovskiy manages to avoid it all.
Beatovskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
As Beatovskiy backs off Mcdonald throws a huge counter combo but Beatovskiy manages to avoid it all.
Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Beatovskiy.
Beatovskiy misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Beatovskiy does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald moves out of range as Beatovskiy strikes.
Beatovskiy throws a combination that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcdonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beatovskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beatovskiy is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Beatovskiy does no damage.
Zheka Beatovskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mcdonald lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Mcdonald instigates a clinch.
Beatovskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdonald blocks an uppercut.
Beatovskiy misses with some punches.
Beatovskiy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beatovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald blocks an uppercut.
Mcdonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcdonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beatovskiy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beatovskiy.
Mcdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beatovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcdonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC2#
Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
Beatovskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Mcdonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Mcdonald moves into the clinch.
Beatovskiy prevents a body shot from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Beatovskiy manages to get underhooks.
Beatovskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Mcdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mcdonald pushes Beatovskiy up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beatovskiy tries to bum rush Mcdonald with a series of wild strikes but Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beatovskiy throws a hook to the side of Mcdonald's head but Mcdonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcdonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beatovskiy misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Beatovskiy dodges the punch combination from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Beatovskiy, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Beatovskiy against the cage but Beatovskiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beatovskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zheka Beatovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Mcdonald.
Beatovskiy misses the jab.
Beatovskiy throws a right hand that Mcdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcdonald also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Mcdonald gets the takedown into side control.
Beatovskiy bucks up and tries to throw Mcdonald off but instead Mcdonald has got his back!#SUB2#
Mcdonald working for the choke. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beatovskiy just trying to survive but Mcdonald is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Beatovskiy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beatovskiy tries to roll but Mcdonald sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Mcdonald is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Beatovskiy won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mcdonald off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Mcdonald!
Douglas Mcdonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Zheka Beatovskiy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 741 Round 2
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Smiff misses.
Smiff tries for a takedown but Mcdonald circles away easily
and Mcdonald counters with a three punch combo that has Smiff backing up. Smiff nods at Mcdonald to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcdonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smiff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smiff with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Smiff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Smiff won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here.
Smiff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smiff postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdonald's brow.
Smiff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Mcdonald is trying to hold Smiff in close to prevent damage but Smiff has managed to pass into half guard.
Smiff not doing much here.
Smiff passes to side control. #T2#
Smiff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smiff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcdonald down.
#CUT2#
It looks like Douglas Mcdonald has been cut.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Mcdonald is rocked!
Mcdonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smiff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smiff tries to control but Mcdonald wriggling away. #T3#
Smiff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcdonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smiff with good strikes from the mount here!
Smiff trying to control but Mcdonald is having none of it.
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Smiff drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mcdonald! More shots from Smiff and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Statrovarius Smiff!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 741 Round 1
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcdonald's guard.#SUB#
Mcdonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Mcdonald thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mcdonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcdonald is trying to keep Jones in close.
Mcdonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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.#T1#
Mcdonald keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Mcdonald's guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcdonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Jones stands up from Mcdonald's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
A big right from Jones misses. #T2#
Mcdonald tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Mcdonald scores with a shot to the body.
Mcdonald shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcdonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcdonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mcdonald gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Mcdonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcdonald won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jones has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Mcdonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcdonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdonald is keeping the position for now.
Mcdonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald trying to control the position.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonald's waist but Mcdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Mcdonald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Mcdonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcdonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdonald as Jones shoots in.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcdonald is defended easily by Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mcdonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcdonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcdonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcdonald tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Mcdonald's guard.#ES#
Mcdonald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1##CL#
Mcdonald moves into the clinch.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcdonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Jones cracks a nice hook into Mcdonald's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcdonald lands a slapping body shot.
Douglas Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcdonald is defended easily by Jones.
Jones with the counter takedown but Mcdonald avoids it easily.#T3#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Mcdonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Mcdonald's guard.
Jones tries to stand but Mcdonald is controlling from the bottom.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T4##SUB#
Mcdonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald trying to control the position.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Mcdonald dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcdonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Mcdonald scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mcdonald moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries to clinch but Mcdonald moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but Mcdonald moves away
and Mcdonald counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcdonald.
Jones blocks a head kick by Mcdonald.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Mcdonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mcdonald tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones with the counter takedown but Mcdonald avoids it easily.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Mcdonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Mcdonald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jones has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcdonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#T2#
Jones stuns Mcdonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries to clinch but Mcdonald moves out of range. #CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Mcdonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to stall but Mcdonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcdonald avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Mcdonald fails to pull guard.
Mcdonald wants to break free but Jones has control.
#BC#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Mcdonald tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jones stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Mcdonald is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcdonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcdonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcdonald! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcdonald staying calm.
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 Douglas 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Douglas Mcdonald!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Douglas Mcdonald!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Douglas Mcdonald!
Douglas Mcdonald wins by unanimous decision!
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