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Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   May 26, 2023





193 cm
21 yrs
226 lbs



196 cm
42 yrs
275 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Torres moves into the clinch.
McDonald wants a takedown.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bob McDonald.#TD#
Torres jumps guard.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torres 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.
Torres wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
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.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Torres seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
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.
Torres keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
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.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDonald.
Torres keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
McDonald is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Yet more stalling tactics from McDonald.#T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres trying to control here.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.#T7#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Torres is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#T10#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
McDonald not doing much here. #T12#
Torres gets back to full guard.
Torres is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Torres has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
McDonald won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres controlling the position.#T13#
McDonald pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
McDonald wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Torres is heads and McDonald is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
McDonald wins on points by 1 to 0.
Jim Bob McDonald is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   May 25, 2023





189 cm
20 yrs
220 lbs



196 cm
42 yrs
275 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyng tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyng sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Kyng gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Kyng is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Kyng is trying to control but McDonald passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald takes a little break here. Kyng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyng tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Kyng is looking for a sweep.
McDonald staying calm.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyng (0) vs (7) McDonald
Kyng is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald controlling from mount.
Kyng is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.#T3#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald prevents Kyng from getting the reversal.
Kyng tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Kyng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
McDonald fails to advance to Kyng's back.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Kyng prevents McDonald from taking his back.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Kyng is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.#T6#
McDonald controlling the position easily from 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.
McDonald wants to take his opponent's back but Kyng doesn't allow it.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
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.#T7#
McDonald avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.
McDonald with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Kyng is in all sorts of trouble here. #T8#
Kyng tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kyng is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T9#
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald tries to control but Kyng wriggling away.
McDonald controlling from the full mount. #T10#
McDonald trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng gets back to half guard.
McDonald not doing much here. #T11#
McDonald is looking to advance position but Kyng won't allow it.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Kyng won't allow it.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T12#
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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Kyng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald pulls Kyng in close to his closed guard and prevents Kyng from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.#T13#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T14#
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kyng 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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (9) McDonald
McDonald not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 9 to 2.
Jim Bob McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   May 24, 2023





205 cm
26 yrs
265 lbs



196 cm
42 yrs
275 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tarik Oren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Oren forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oren is defending well.
Tarik Oren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bob McDonald.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oren prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Oren has hold of one of McDonald's legs. McDonald is fighting the takedown attempt but Oren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oren (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald pulls Oren in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Oren tries to pass.
Oren stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oren has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T2#
McDonald pulls Oren in close to prevent any damage.
Oren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is pulling down on Oren's head to control his posture.
McDonald is continuing to stall.#T3#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald pulls Oren in close to prevent any damage.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDonald.#T4#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Oren from controlling successfully.
McDonald managing to control the position.
Oren tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
More stalling from McDonald.#T5#
Yet more stalling tactics from McDonald.
McDonald with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oren sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald controlling the position.#T6#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Oren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Oren looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is pulling down on Oren's head. It's preventing any offense from Oren, at least for the moment.
McDonald is trying to keep Oren in close.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Oren 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 looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Oren being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oren (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oren is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Oren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
Oren looking to control.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Oren is keeping the position.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oren is keeping the position for now. #T10#
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oren's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.#T11#
Oren keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oren is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oren is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Oren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Oren can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oren is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Oren defends it.
McDonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oren (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald controlling from mount. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oren tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 5 to 2.
Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 16, 2023





196 cm
42 yrs
275 lbs



191 cm
24 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ozymandias gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Ozymandias manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald stays in close to Ozymandias's body and controls the position. #T1#
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Ozymandias wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ozymandias!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias 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 sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.#T3#
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald fails to move to back control.
McDonald controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Ozymandias tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
Ozymandias slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Ozymandias is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ozymandias is holding on to half guard well.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.#T6#
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald wants to take Ozymandias's back but he can't do it this time.
Ozymandias gets back to half guard.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald stalling.
Ozymandias tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Ozymandias keeping control of the position.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ozymandias is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.#T8#
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias 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.
McDonald stays in close to Ozymandias's body and controls the position.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up. #T9#
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozymandias pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald passes Ozymandias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
McDonald is thwarting Ozymandias's attempts to control the position.
McDonald is taking a breather. Ozymandias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ozymandias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet. #T11#
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T12#
Ozymandias being controlled here, momentarily.
Ozymandias pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Ozymandias 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.#T13#
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias looking to control. #T14#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 15, 2023





196 cm
42 yrs
275 lbs



195 cm
22 yrs
250 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Crusher !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Crusher , looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Crusher against the cage but Crusher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Crusher
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Crusher is defending well.
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.
Crusher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher trying to control but McDonald postures up. #T1#
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Crusher is still trying to improve position.
Crusher won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crusher gets full guard.
Crusher is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Crusher defends it.
Crusher trying to control from the bottom.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Crusher
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Crusher tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crusher can't escape the position.
Crusher tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (8) vs (0) Crusher #SUB#
Crusher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.#T4#
Crusher tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McDonald's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McDonald controlling the position well here. Crusher rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crusher trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
McDonald wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crusher 's body.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Crusher .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
Good control from McDonald.
Crusher 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 struggling to keep hold of the position. #T6#
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.
Crusher wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free.
Crusher 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.
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald is looking to control Crusher but Crusher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Crusher 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Crusher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crusher .#T7#
McDonald has the hooks in. Crusher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Crusher is staying busy.
Crusher is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald gets his hands free as Crusher looks to control.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
Crusher rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position. #T8#
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crusher is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Crusher defending well.
Crusher wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crusher is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T9#
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald content to control rather than advance. #T10##SUB2#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Crusher is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (0) Crusher
Crusher is trying to escape the mount but McDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Crusher 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (14) vs (0) Crusher #T11#
McDonald controls the position.
Crusher can't escape the position.
McDonald is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Crusher from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T12#
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Crusher . #SUB#
McDonald working for a choke but Crusher is defending well.
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.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crusher for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crusher wants to sweep but McDonald has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (17) vs (0) Crusher
Crusher seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crusher 's legs.
McDonald just content to control the position.
Crusher tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (20) vs (0) Crusher #T14#
Crusher is in bad spot here.
McDonald trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald is hanging on to Crusher 's back as he tries to escape.
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Crusher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic     
Date:   Feb 10, 2023
#R1#
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Narushima . Narushima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narushima ! But no joy.
Narushima walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Narushima counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Narushima counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Narushima tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Narushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Narushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Narushima counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Narushima lands with a good body shot.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Narushima lands a nice looking body shot.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Narushima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narushima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Narushima .
Narushima 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 tries to move into range but Narushima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narushima lunges in with a left hook that violently twists McDonald head around and knocks him out cold! Narushima hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Narushima !
A victorious Leonardo Narushima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Motts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Motts misses.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Motts.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Motts moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Motts misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts slips a jab from McDonald.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Motts looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald slips a jab from Motts.
Motts throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald lands an overhand right.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Motts misses with a body shot.
Motts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Motts throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Motts moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Motts throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts connects with a nice looking jab.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts blocks a jab.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Motts looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Motts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Motts throws a big shot that misses.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Motts.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Motts misses with a looping right.#CL#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Motts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Motts.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts takes a shot to the head.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Motts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Motts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Motts.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Motts prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Motts throws a right hand that misses
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Motts catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Motts.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McDonald misses. #CL#
Motts tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jim Bob McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Motts blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Motts is breathing heavily.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
A cross from Motts lands.
McDonald throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Motts lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
Motts slips a jab from McDonald.
Motts avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald slips under a jab from Motts.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
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 misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald connects with a right hand. Motts shakes it off.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
A short uppercut from Motts.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.#T3#
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Motts misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald lands with a cross.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Motts moves out of range.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
McDonald has Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Bob McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Motts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Motts misses the target.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motts moves away.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Motts to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Motts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts walks into a left hand.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a crisp right that sends McDonald to the canvas! Motts follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A victorious Gregory Motts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Ihantala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald's head.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut.
Ihantala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Ihantala defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Ihantala lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ihantala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ihantala works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
Ihantala walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Ihantala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ihantala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 looks to clinch #KD#
and Ihantala counters with a head kick that drops McDonald to the mat! McDonald scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ihantala throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Ihantala jabs at McDonald's body.
Ihantala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ihantala counters with a huge left! McDonald is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ihantala 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 Ihantala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
Tali Ihantala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: WVT 55: McDonald v Veainu     
Date:   Dec 16, 2022
#R1#
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald rushes Veainu with punches - Veainu moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Veainu goes down! McDonald follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor     
Date:   Nov 25, 2022
#R1#
Torvik with a jab.
Torvik moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torvik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Torvik's ribs.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Torvik misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
Torvik looks winded!#CL#
McDonald rushes Torvik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torvik misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torvik misses the shot to the body. #CL#
McDonald has Torvik up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald gets through Torvik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Torvik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Torvik.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald. #CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald prevents Torvik from breaking the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is working Torvik over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
McDonald works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald is leaning against Torvik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a body punch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torvik backwards. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
McDonald drops Torvik with a big left hand and mounts him. Torvik is in big trouble!
McDonald looking to ground and pound but Torvik is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Torvik is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
McDonald postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Torvik out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! McDonald goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 44: McDonald v Svyatogor     
Date:   Nov 04, 2022
#R1#
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Svyatogor.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McDonald with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Svyatogor takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Svyatogor has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svyatogor connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonald is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svyatogor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Svyatogor scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Svyatogor counters with an inside leg kick.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
A shot to the liver by Svyatogor. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Svyatogor's head but Svyatogor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Svyatogor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks. #CL#
McDonald forces Svyatogor back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svyatogor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Svyatogor.
A short uppercut from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Svyatogor misses with a body punch.
Svyatogor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svyatogor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svyatogor scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks McDonald out cold! What a finish! Svyatogor is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dimitri Svyatogor thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jim Bob McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
McDonald avoids the body shot from Ihantala.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Ihantala moves into the clinch.
McDonald presses Ihantala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald gets through Ihantala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Ihantala.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Ihantala.
McDonald tries a body shot but Ihantala blocks it.
A short left from Ihantala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Ihantala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ihantala.
Nice body punch from Ihantala - that landed with a thud.
Ihantala lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards. #T1##BC2#
Ihantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Ihantala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab. #CL#
McDonald clinches up with Ihantala and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ihantala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ihantala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
Ihantala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by McDonald.
Ihantala scores with a nice right hand.
Ihantala connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Ihantala slips under a jab from McDonald.
Ihantala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ihantala counters with a thumping low kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
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.
Ihantala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ihantala.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihantala thumps McDonald with a low kick.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Ihantala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Ihantala coming out on top.
Ihantala moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Ihantala misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Ihantala.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Ihantala against the cage.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Ihantala.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ihantala.
Ihantala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ihantala has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Ihantala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from McDonald.
A nice left hand lands by Ihantala.
McDonald blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Ihantala gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Ihantala avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Ihantala controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Ihantala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ihantala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ihantala lands a body punch.
Ihantala pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ihantala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ihantala can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
Ihantala misses with the head strike.
Ihantala lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald tries to clinch up but Ihantala circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Ihantala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
A solid body kick from Ihantala.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ihantala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ihantala lands a nice looking body kick.
Ihantala misses with a looping right.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Ihantala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala cracks McDonald with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McDonald tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ihantala pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McDonald is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tali Ihantala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: WVT 34: McDonald v Tchusuk     
Date:   Sep 23, 2022
#R1#
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tchusuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tchusuk fakes the leg kick and cracks McDonald in the body.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tchusuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tchusuk misses with a hook.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tchusuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tchusuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tchusuk avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Tchusuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Tchusuk scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tchusuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Tchusuk keeps it at a distance.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tchusuk throws out the jab.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Tchusuk saw that one coming.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchusuk moves away.
Tchusuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Tchusuk.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tchusuk. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Tchusuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tchusuk lands a jab.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Tchusuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tchusuk lands with a right hand.
Tchusuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tchusuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tchusuk lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Tchusuk's ribs.
Tchusuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tchusuk looks winded!
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tchusuk at a distance. #T3#
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchusuk moves away.
McDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.#CL#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Tchusuk in a clinch. #BC2#
Tchusuk breaks from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Tchusuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot 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!
Tchusuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Tchusuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tchusuk throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Tchusuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tchusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to wear down Tchusuk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tchusuk throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Tchusuk ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
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 Jim Bob McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald misses with a hook
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tchusuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tchusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tchusuk scores with a punch to the head.
Tchusuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Tchusuk throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tchusuk manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Tchusuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Tchusuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Tchusuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.#T1#
Tchusuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tchusuk scores with a push kick.
Tchusuk lands with a nice body kick.
Tchusuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tchusuk thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tchusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald moves out of range as Tchusuk strikes.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
A left lands for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald takes a swing at Tchusuk's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Tchusuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tchusuk lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Tchusuk.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
A big left from Tchusuk misses.
Tchusuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Tchusuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Tchusuk throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
Tchusuk misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tchusuk jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Tchusuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tchusuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tchusuk swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range. #T3#
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Tchusuk.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Tchusuk. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tchusuk throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
Tchusuk staying out of range there.
Tchusuk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Tchusuk ducks down to avoid it.
Tchusuk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tchusuk walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Kenny Tchusuk's cut even more.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tchusuk.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Tchusuk breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands the left hand.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Tchusuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tchusuk!
A big left from Tchusuk misses.
Nice cross by Tchusuk.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
McDonald swings for the body but Tchusuk moves out of range. #CL2#
Tchusuk takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Tchusuk lands a right hand.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Tchusuk.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tchusuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow. #TD#
McDonald pulls Tchusuk into guard.
Tchusuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Tchusuk controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tchusuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tchusuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Tchusuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald trying to control but Tchusuk is working from the bottom. #T2#
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Tchusuk has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Tchusuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McDonald escapes and throws Tchusuk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tchusuk to see if he's OK.
McDonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McDonald cracks Tchusuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tchusuk down.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Tchusuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but McDonald connects with a decent elbow.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Tchusuk tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tchusuk keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tchusuk is looking for a sweep.
Tchusuk is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald is really struggling to control Tchusuk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tchusuk taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
Tchusuk 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 lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
Tchusuk 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 lands some shots froms side control.
Tchusuk is looking for a sweep.
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.#T4#
McDonald working the ground and pound.
Tchusuk tries to improve position but can't.
Jim Bob McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
Tchusuk taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
McDonald trying to control the position but Tchusuk is working away.
Tchusuk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Tchusuk is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Kenny Tchusuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tchusuk to see if he's OK.
Tchusuk is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald cracks Tchusuk with a big right hand but Tchusuk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tchusuk is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tchusuk down.
McDonald lands a huge shot from side control! Tchusuk is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald connects with a body shot.#T1#
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McDonald clinches.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McDonald jumps guard.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T2#
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
McDonald postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving. #T3#
Knox looking to control.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
McDonald postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
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.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
McDonald cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from McDonald misses.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald tries to clinch up.#KD#
McDonald throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Knox tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Knox is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T1#
McDonald gets to his feet and stands over Knox, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knox felt that one! McDonald unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knox from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Zeta Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022
#R1##CL2#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
A body shot lands from Ihantala.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
McDonald pushes Ihantala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ihantala.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ihantala misses with a punch on the inside.
Ihantala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to work over Ihantala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
McDonald jumps guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ihantala is one step ahead there.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Ihantala trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T1#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ihantala postures up.
Ihantala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ihantala has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ihantala pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
McDonald stands up over Ihantala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ihantala keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ihantala is keeping the position for now.
Ihantala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ihantala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihantala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ihantala controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Ihantala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ihantala is keeping the position for now.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ihantala is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
Ihantala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Ihantala trying to control the position.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Ihantala moved out of range nicely.
McDonald misses the jab.
Ihantala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ihantala scores with a body shot.
Ihantala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
Ihantala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ihantala lands with a slapping head kick.
Ihantala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihantala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ihantala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Ihantala connects with an inside leg kick.
Ihantala throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ihantala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Ihantala.
McDonald lands a jab.
McDonald throws a hook but Ihantala blocks it.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
McDonald digs a good hook to Ihantala's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ihantala defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Ihantala.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Donk. McDonald catches Ihantala right on the button with a cross.
Ihantala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting McDonald counter with a right hand. #T3##CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Ihantala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Ihantala.
Ihantala prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Ihantala blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ihantala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonald can turn it around.#BC#
Ihantala manages to break the clinch.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Ihantala throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Ihantala counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ihantala backs up against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ihantala.
Donk. Ihantala catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihantala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Ihantala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ihantala momentarily.
McDonald cracks Ihantala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Ihantala appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ihantala swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Ihantala throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Ihantala does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald tries to clinch but Ihantala moves out of range.
McDonald just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIhantala.
Ihantala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Ihantala pushes him off.
Ihantala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ihantala thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Ihantala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
McDonald throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ihantala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Ihantala ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Ihantala's body.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ihantala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Ihantala backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Ihantala's head but Ihantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ihantala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Ihantala is rocked!
Ihantala moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ihantala misses the target.
Ihantala misses with a straight right. #CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Ihantala's ribs.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ihantala to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Ihantala moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A lazy body kick from Ihantala
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ihantala misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ihantala is countered with a crisp right hand from McDonald that sends him to the canvas! McDonald follows him to the mat into side control.
Oh Ihantala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald landing strikes.
McDonald cracks Ihantala with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McDonald immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ihantala is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1#
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Rees Mogg throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jacob Rees Mogg has been cut.#CL#
McDonald forces Rees Mogg back against the cage and clinches.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Rees Mogg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rees Mogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
McDonald tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it. #BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg misses with the combination.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.#ROC#Rees Mogg is rocked!
McDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rees Mogg is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Rees Mogg seems to have recovered his senses.
Rees Mogg connects with a single shot there.
Rees Mogg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rees Mogg.#KD#
McDonald steps into range and cracks Rees Mogg with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Rees Mogg flops backwards and McDonald dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald loads up on a big left hand. Rees Mogg felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McDonald looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rees Mogg can't hide his disappointment, as McDonald celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
A relieved looking Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jacob Rees Mogg spoke after the fight, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

 

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Sharma fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Sharma throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Sharma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Sharma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
McDonald misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Sharma misses.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharma.#CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Sharma avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
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 pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
McDonald will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharma is one step ahead there. #T2#
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#
Sharma is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald stops Sharma from getting back to his feet.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharma defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is trying to control. Sharma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharma is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Sharma has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Sharma won't allow it.
Sharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharma defending well though.
McDonald trying to control the action but Sharma is working from the bottom.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sharma tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sharma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sharma tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Sharma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sharma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald stalling. #ES2#
Sharma 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.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
McDonald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald jumps guard but Sharma stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharma looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Sharma 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 Sharma can turn it around.
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 Sharma controls the action.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharma controls his hands.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Sharma trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharma manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Sharma has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Sharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sharma controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T3#
Sharma keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Sharma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharma is controlling McDonald's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald sizes up Sharma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharma off the cage and back into range.
Sharma gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McDonald gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sharma is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WVT 12: Granger v McDonald     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Granger needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
McDonald slips a straight right by Granger.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Granger lands a jab.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granger looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Granger throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.#CL#
McDonald clinches.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Granger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Granger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Granger to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Granger gets to his feet - McDonald follows without any prompting. #T4#
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a body shot.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Granger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Granger seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Granger misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Granger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald cracks Granger with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Granger misses with a looping left.#T1#
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger misses with a looping left.
It looks like McDonald has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
McDonald works on Granger's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Granger misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
McDonald gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger blocking some punches.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald digs a right hand into Granger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Granger's gas tank.
Granger is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow. #TD#
McDonald jumps into guard, dragging Granger to the mat.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Granger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Granger trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Granger stands up and waves to McDonald to follow him.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4##CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Granger blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Granger misses with a body punch.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A short right from Granger.
A short left from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
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#
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald with a jab.
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!
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Granger is rocked!
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Granger's head.
Granger is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Granger digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
McDonald slips under a jab from Granger.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Granger jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Granger tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
McDonald cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald with a hook.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
Granger misses the shot to the body. #CL#
McDonald rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Granger lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger lands a body shot.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob McDonald!

After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH:71     
Date:   Jun 10, 2022
#R1#
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Johnson's head back.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
McDonald looks winded!
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Jab from Johnson.#CUT#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.#KD#
Johnson cracks McDonald with a big right hand and McDonald goes down!
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!
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet. McDonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McDonald misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald glances at the clock... BAM! Johnson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends McDonald crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, McDonald is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LaTroy Johnson!
After winning the bout, LaTroy Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong     
Date:   May 20, 2022
#R1#
McDonald throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Delsarte.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Delsarte.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Delsarte. That one must have hurt.
McDonald throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
McDonald takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
McDonald looks to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Delsarte scores with a hook.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Delsarte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delsarte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Delsarte missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delsarte throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Delsarte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Delsarte misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delsarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Delsarte throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delsarte can pounce on him.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Delsarte's body.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Delsarte in his tracks.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald blocks a jab.#T3#
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delsarte doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Delsarte is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Gauthier Delsarte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Delsarte is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald cracks Delsarte with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2     
Date:   Apr 29, 2022
#R1#
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Johnson lands with a cross.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald avoids the body shot from Johnson.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
McDonald takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
McDonald scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but McDonald shrugs it off.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
McDonald rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.#T2#
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
McDonald stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Johnson.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
McDonald with a hook.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a looping right.#T3##CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald misses with a double jab. #T4#
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald jumps guard but Johnson stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
That kick from Johnson tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaTroy Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for McDonald.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
LaTroy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. #T1#
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and McDonald counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Johnson! #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
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 throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons McDonald to his feet.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a jab.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
McDonald has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
Johnson cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson is working McDonald over against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch. #T4#
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
McDonald takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1##KD#
Johnson lands a head kick that stumbles McDonald and the fighters go to the mat.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#SU#
McDonald is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.#KD#
Johnson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McDonald goes down! Can Johnson finish him!?#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson 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.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?#SU#
Johnson gets to his feet. McDonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McDonald out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LaTroy Johnson!
LaTroy Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Super Heavyweight QF     
Date:   Apr 07, 2022
#R1#
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maluga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by McDonald.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald tries to move into range but Maluga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Maluga 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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Maluga tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Maluga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Maluga lands a big uppercut and McDonald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDonald looks OK. Maluga waves McDonald back to his feet!#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a body kick that stops McDonald in his tracks momentarily.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Maluga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Maluga slips the punch.
Maluga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Maluga counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Bissainthe     
Date:   Mar 18, 2022
#R1#
Kapisi throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Kapisi throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Kapisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapisi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
Kapisi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands with a cross.
Kapisi ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Kapisi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapisi moves away.
Kapisi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kapisi's coach down at LET Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kapisi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kapisi in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Kapisi misses with a shot to the body
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapisi misses with a body shot
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Kapisi throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kapisi misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Kapisi. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapisi.
Decent striking displayed by Kapisi there.#CL#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
Kapisi working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Kapisi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapisi lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
Kapisi 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapisi.
Kapisi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapisi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kapisi slips a jab from McDonald.
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!
Kapisi throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald swings for the body but Kapisi moves out of range.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Kapisi moves into the clinch.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kapisi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kapisi is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Kapisi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kapisi tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
McDonald tries a body shot but Kapisi blocks it. #BC2#
Kapisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Kapisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Kapisi looks winded!
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kapisi on the side of the head.#ROC#Kapisi is rocked!#CL2#
Kapisi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kapisi wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Kapisi wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it. #T3#
McDonald has Kapisi pressed against the cage, preventing Kapisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Kapisi's ribcage. Kapisi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kapisi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
McDonald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kapisi uses from the top position.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald working a defensive guard 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.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Kapisi has passed into half guard. #T4#
McDonald landing rabbit punches to the side of Kapisi's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Kapisi has managed to pass to side control instead.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kapisi's best efforts.
Kapisi prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kapisi prevents McDonald from improving his position.
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 Jim Bob 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#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapisi throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Kapisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kapisi's hands.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kapisi misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kapisi throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Kapisi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kapisi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
McDonald throws a left that rocks Kapisi and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! McDonald dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kapisi regain composure! #CUT#It looks like Keone Kapisi has been cut.
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 an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
Kapisi is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Kapisi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kapisi seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kapisi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.#T1#
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kapisi's legs.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Kapisi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kapisi is working away.
Kapisi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDonald.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kapisi is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
McDonald controls the position from side control.
Kapisi taking punishment in the form of punches.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDonald tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kapisi regains half guard there - taking advantage of McDonald's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McDonald working over Kapisi with some ground and pound. Kapisi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kapisi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kapisi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald.
Kapisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Kapisi blocks nicely.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kapisi is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kapisi being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Kapisi's brow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Kapisi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapisis head.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Kapisi's ribcage. Kapisi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kapisi is breathing heavily.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Kapisi's ribcage. Kapisi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapisi can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald is leaning against Kapisi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
McDonald pulls guard.
Kapisi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kapisi postures up.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keone Kapisi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
McDonald cracks Kapisi with an uppercut from hell and Kapisi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of McDonald's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kapisi keeps moving.
Kapisi keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Kapisi blocks nicely.
Kapisi wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kapisi keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T1#
McDonald is in close to Kapisi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Kapisi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kapisi is in guard.#REVB#
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald distracts Kapisi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Kapisi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald gets to his feet and stands over Kapisi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kapisi felt that one! McDonald unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kapisi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald     
Date:   Feb 25, 2022
#R1#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Johnson slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#T2#
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Johnson slips a straight right by McDonald.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson with a nice cross.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald slips a straight right by Johnson.
That kick from Johnson tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but McDonald was just out of range.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
Donk. Johnson catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.#KD#
A head kick lands from Johnson that sends McDonald to the canvas. McDonald tries to scramble back to his feet but Johnson brings him back down into side control. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Johnson is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders McDonald to his feet.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaTroy Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD#
Johnson cracks McDonald with a big right hand and McDonald goes down!#CUT#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
McDonald pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T1#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Johnson and McDonald goes tumbling to the canvas! Johnson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!#SU#
Johnson stands up.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Johnson counters with a right hand that sends McDonald tumbling to the canvas! Can Johnson finish him? He dives into McDonald's guard looking to do just that!
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #ES#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Johnson misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson slips under a jab from McDonald.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
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!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson lands a brutal head kick. McDonald looks out on his feet and Johnson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). LaTroy Johnson!
LaTroy Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, LaTroy Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: C84: Alyoshin vs. McDonald     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
McDonald misses with a hook
and Alyoshin counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Alyoshin to acknowledge the strikes.
Alyoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Alyoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alyoshin needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
Alyoshin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alyoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Alyoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDonald! Alyoshin lets McDonald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Alyoshin's head back.
Alyoshin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
and McDonald counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alyoshin! He's just covering up as McDonald starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C81: McDonald vs. Gee     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gee was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Gee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald backing away here, and Gee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Gee's shoulder, as Gee tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range.
Gee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gee thumps McDonald with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Gee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gee misses with a body shot.
McDonald takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses.
Gee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald avoids the body shot from Gee.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.
Gee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
That kick from Gee tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Gee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gee swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Gee.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Gee's belly button to the back.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gee counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Gee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Gee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
McDonald digs a good body shot into Gee's ribs.
McDonald throws a hook but Gee blocks it.
Gee throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gee.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Gee controls the action.
McDonald works on Gee's body with a couple of short punches.
Gee's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Gee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Gee.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Gee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gee tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Gee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Gee tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gee is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gee backwards. #T3#
A body shot lands from McDonald.
Gee looks winded!
McDonald tries a body shot but Gee blocks it.
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.
Gee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gee stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
Good body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald is working Gee over against the cage.#TD#
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gee keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.#T4##ES2#
Gee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McDonald presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
McDonald pulls guard successfully.
Gee wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gee's guard. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Gee's brow.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald passes Gee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gee can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Gee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gee.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Gee counters with a thumping low kick.
Gee misses with a wild combination.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gee.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Gee counters with a leg kick.
Gee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald is looking to wear down Gee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Gee slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.
Gee ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Gee seems unphased. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Gee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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?
Gee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald tests Gee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gee needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
Gee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gee throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Gee throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and McDonald counters with a beautiful punch that sends Gee to the canvas! #ROC#Gee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gee's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C77: Muller vs. McDonald     
Date:   Dec 18, 2021
#R1#
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald misses the jab.
Muller misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
A little feinted left hand from Muller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDonald avoids it.
Muller lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Muller misses
and Muller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Muller's body.#T1#
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Muller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller misses with a head kick.
Muller slips under a jab.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.#T2#
Muller throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
McDonald swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
Muller scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muller misses with a straight left.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
McDonald clobbers Muller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muller.
Muller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muller backs up against the cage.
Muller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Muller counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald scores with a hook.#T4#
McDonald tries to clinch up but Muller circles away and keeps his distance.
Muller walks into a left hand.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
A big right from McDonald misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Muller misses its target.
Muller misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Muller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Muller moves out of range.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald stuns Muller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Muller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Muller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Muller is looking to counter punch.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Muller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Muller throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Muller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Muller moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald tries to clinch but Muller moves away
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Muller avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Muller slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
McDonald avoids the head kick by Muller.
Muller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muller takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Muller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Muller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald lands with a hook. Muller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Muller counters with a low kick, right behind McDonald 's knee.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muller throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald tests Muller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Muller appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
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 is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Muller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Muller counters with a thumping low kick.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller thinks about countering with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Bob McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Muller counters with a straight right hand.
Muller missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Muller lands a big right hand that sends McDonald crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves McDonald back to his feet!#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
You can see that McDonald has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Muller closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks McDonald out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Muller!
Wolfgang Muller retains his super heavyweight title!
Wolfgang Muller 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.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
BangYou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.#CUT#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
McDonald takes a swing at BangYou's ribcage but misses.
BangYou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
BangYou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BangYou was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BangYou.
BangYou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
BangYou walks into a jab.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BangYou lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald blocks a head kick by BangYou.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends BangYou's belly button to the back.
BangYou misses with a head kick.
BangYou misses with a straight left.
BangYou swings widly with a right hand
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BangYou throws out the jab. #T1#
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BangYou misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#BangYou is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Aiu BangYou's cut even more.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BangYou circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from BangYou.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald. #KD#
McDonald cracks BangYou with an uppercut from hell and BangYou crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of McDonald's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
BangYou is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald loads up on a big left hand. BangYou felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McDonald looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! BangYou can't hide his disappointment, as McDonald celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
A victorious Jim Bob McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C68: Steve vs. Gulf     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1##CL2#
McDonald rushes Tofail and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Tofail breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tofail looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Tofail misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tofail on the side of the head.
Tofail scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tofail drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tofail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tofail ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Tofail staying out of range there.#CL2#
McDonald forces Tofail back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tofail misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action. #BC#
Tofail breaks from the clinch.
Tofail tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tofail throws a big shot that misses.
Tofail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Tofail throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
McDonald has Tofail up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Tofail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tofail lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Tofail lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Tofail takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tofail.
Tofail throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Tofail's shoulder, as Tofail tries to avoid the shot.
Tofail sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
McDonald defending well as Tofail loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Tofail counters with an outside leg kick.
Tofail thows a body kick. McDonald tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tofail is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Tofail scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Tofail lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Tofail takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tofail throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Tofail takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tofail.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tofail has time to react.
McDonald with a jab.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
Tofail avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald jabs at Tofail's body.#T3#
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tofail.
A good leg kick by Tofail.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
Tofail scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Tofail ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tofail takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald throws a hook but Tofail blocks it.
We've been told by Tofail's head coaches at Bear Jew's social club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Tofail.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tofail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tofail misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Tofail.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range.
McDonald defending well as Tofail loads up on a big left hand.
Tofail getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Tofail seems unphased.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Tofail takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Tofail lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Tofail slips a jab from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDonald throws a hook but Tofail avoids it easily.
Tobig Tofail is winning the standup battle so far.
Tofail fakes the leg kick and cracks McDonald in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tofail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tofail misses with an uppercut.
Tofail jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tofail blocks a jab.
McDonald moves out of range as Tofail strikes.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald throws a hook but Tofail avoids it easily.
Tofail is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Tofail swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tofail misses with a body shot.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tofail thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Tofail throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tofail lands an overhand right.
Tofail cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Tofail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tofail does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Tofail is just out of range.
Tofail misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
A jab lands there for McDonald.
Tofail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tofail throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Tofail throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
McDonald connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tofail on the side of the head.
Tofail moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
A low kick from Tofail misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tofail was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Tofail lands a jab to the nose.
Tofail throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald with a jab.
Tofail throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Tofail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Tofail's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Tofail.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Tofail's head back.
Tofail takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Tofail pushes McDonald away with a front kick.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Tofail wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
Tofail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tofail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Tofail.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Tofail lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Tofail saw that one coming.
Tofail throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Tofail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Tofail is avoiding it.
Tofail lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
A nice leg kick from Tofail, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tofail lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Tofail is just out of range.
Tofail throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tofail scores with a push kick.
McDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Tofail.
Tofail scores with a shot to the body.
Tofail connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tobig Tofail will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tofail lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
Tofail scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tofail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Tofail avoids it with no problem.
Tofail throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Tofail. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald cracks Tofail with a good jab.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Tofail.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tofail.#KD#
Tofail lands a big uppercut and McDonald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDonald looks OK. Tofail waves McDonald back to his feet!
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tofail cracks McDonald with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McDonald tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tofail pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McDonald is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobig Tofail!
Tobig Tofail retains his super heavyweight title!
Tobig Tofail seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Megaton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megaton throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Megaton throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megaton looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
Megaton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Megaton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Megaton circles away.
McDonald clobbers Megaton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Megaton.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Megaton throws a head kick that misses.
Megaton ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
Megaton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megaton tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megaton missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald punishes Megaton's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Megaton.
Mike Megaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Megaton misses with a body kick.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Megaton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Megaton looks winded!#T1#
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Megaton in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Mike Megaton's cut even more.
Megaton throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for McDonald.
McDonald measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Megaton! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tofail. That one must have hurt.
Tofail takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tofail throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDonald.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Tofail misses with a wild body shot.
Tofail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Tofail 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.
Tofail lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tofail throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Tofail slips the punch.
Tofail chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald scores with a jab. Tofail acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tofail lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tofail throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald throws a hook but Tofail avoids it easily.
Tofail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Tofail on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tofail throws a nice head kick!
Tofail lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Tofail misses with a head kick.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tofail.
Tofail cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tofail needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Tofail cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDonald looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tofail finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body. #KD2#
Tofail feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tofail finish him?! #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Tofail lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McDonald crumples to the floor! Tofail milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobig Tofail!
Tobig Tofail is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tobig Tofail thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: C47: Ahma vs. Spud     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Crewman V misses with a looping left.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crewman V.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Crewman V connects with a nice looking jab.
Crewman V needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crewman V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Crewman V circles away.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crewman V throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crewman V moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Crewman V doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crewman V throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crewman V cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Crewman V misses the target.
Crewman V slips under a jab from McDonald.#T1#
Crewman V throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
McDonald bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Crewman V! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Crewman V is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Expendable Crewman V's cut even more.
McDonald gets to his feet and stands over Crewman V, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Crewman V felt that one! McDonald unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Crewman V from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C41: Johnson vs. Fujimoto     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Megaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Megaton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Megaton just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Megaton doesn't seem bothered though.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald cracks Megaton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Megaton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Megaton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Megaton counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megaton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for McDonald.#T1#
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Megaton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Megaton throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a hook but Megaton avoids it easily.
Megaton is looking to counter punch.
Megaton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Megaton misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megaton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Megaton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Megaton tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it. #BC#
Megaton manages to break the clinch. #T2#
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Megaton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Megaton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald cracks Megaton with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Megaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Megaton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Mike Megaton's cut is getting worse.
Megaton drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Megaton. #T3#
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Megaton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald misses with a hook. Megaton ducked under it nicely.
Megaton walks into a jab.
McDonald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Megaton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Megaton ducks straight into an uppercut from McDonald and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Megaton manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT2#Mike Megaton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
Megaton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Mike Megaton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Megaton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C33: Lydon vs. Umm     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1##CL#
Alyoshin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Alyoshin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
McDonald jumps guard.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alyoshin is now in half guard.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Alyoshin 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.
McDonald striking off his back but it's not causing Alyoshin any problems.
McDonald is trying to keep Alyoshin in close.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Alyoshin controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alyoshin throws an elbow that misses. McDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alyoshin's guard. Nice move by McDonald!#REVB#
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.
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.#T2#
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Alyoshin blocks nicely.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald distracts Alyoshin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alyoshin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Alyoshin has wrist control.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald throws a strike but Alyoshin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Alyoshin trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Alyoshin is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Alyoshin throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDonald is in close to Alyoshin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alyoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Alyoshin keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Alyoshin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alyoshin is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob 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 misses with a combination
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Alyoshin moved out of range nicely.
Alyoshin misses with a straight left.
McDonald lands a head shot.
Alyoshin slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlyoshin.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alyoshin.#T1#
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Alyoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald misses with a straight right. #CL#
Alyoshin instigates a clinch.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Alyoshin controls his hands.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Alyoshin is controlling the position.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alyoshin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alyoshin lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alyoshin.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Alyoshin with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Alyoshin with a knee to the head.
Alyoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alyoshin walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Alyoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alyoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alyoshin connects with the punch.
McDonald takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses.
Alyoshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head. #T3#
Alyoshin staying out of range there.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDonald! Alyoshin lets McDonald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alyoshin keeps the fight on the outside.
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald catches Alyoshin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a hook but Alyoshin blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alyoshin manages to avoid it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald punishes Alyoshin's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Alyoshin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald jumps guard but Alyoshin stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald. #TD2#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
Alyoshin preventing the sweep.
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#
Alyoshin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alyoshin's head.
Alyoshin missing with punches from the bottom.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alyoshin keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Alyoshin dominated that second round.
That's time! Alyoshin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alyoshin looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alyoshin connects with a crisp jab.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Alyoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As McDonald looks to move away, Alyoshin throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
A big right from Alyoshin misses.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Alyoshin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alyoshin finish him?! #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
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 swings widly with a right hand
and Alyoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald tries to get into range but Alyoshin steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McDonald! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Alyoshin scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Alyoshin!
A victorious Grant Alyoshin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
McDonald works the jab nicely.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Orochi saw that one coming.
Orochi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Orochi.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orochi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orochi throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald stuns Orochi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald moves out of range as Orochi throws a body kick.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
Jim Bob 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!
Orochi loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Orochi looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Orochi connects with a crisp jab.
Orochi throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Orochi looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming. #T1#
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Orochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orochi throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
Orochi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
Orochi misses with a kick to the body.
Orochi keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Orochi moves away and avoids it.
Orochi scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Doppo Orochi has been cut.
Orochi misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
Orochi throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orochi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Orochi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Orochi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Orochi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald cracks Orochi with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orochi.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald checks a low kick from Orochi.
Crunch! Orochi slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
McDonald lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Orochi goes down and covers up as McDonald starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raymaker.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raymaker, as that shot connected.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raymaker doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook. Raymaker ducked under it nicely.
McDonald punishes Raymaker's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raymaker momentarily.
McDonald takes a swing at Raymaker's ribcage but misses. #CL#
McDonald rushes Raymaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raymaker just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Raymaker.
McDonald working aggressively here. #T1#
Raymaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raymaker controls the action.
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.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Raymaker.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Raymaker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Raymaker.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Raymaker slips a jab from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Raymaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raymaker flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Raymaker connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Raymaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald with a jab.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raymaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Raymaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Raymaker is looking to clinch. #CL#
McDonald forces Raymaker back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Raymaker has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raymaker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
McDonald jumps guard but Raymaker stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bob McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald wants to break free but Raymaker has control.
Raymaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raymaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald digs a right hand into Raymaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raymaker's gas tank. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raymaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald tries to bum rush Raymaker with a series of wild strikes but Raymaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.#CL#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
McDonald tries to work over Raymaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raymaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raymaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raymaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Raymaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raymaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raymaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Raymaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raymaker on the side of the head.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald walks into a left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald jumps guard but Raymaker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raymaker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to circle away but Raymaker has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Raymaker avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Raymaker blocks an uppercut.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards. #T1#
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raymaker's elbow.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Raymaker avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Raymaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Raymaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raymaker on the side of the head.
Raymaker just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonald misses its target.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Raymaker's defenses. #CL#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Raymaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lunges at Raymaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raymaker's hand. #ROC#Raymaker is rocked!
Raymaker is looking to clinch.
Raymaker is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald drops Raymaker with a huge uppercut! Raymaker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McDonald is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kai Raymaker was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back! Nothing change here guys! I ams till in the game.'.

 

Event: PANDA 80     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Overflow slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald clobbers Overflow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Overflow didn't see that one coming.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Overflow avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overflow! But no joy.
Overflow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overflow lands the left hand.
Overflow lands a right hook to the body.
We've been informed that Overflow 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.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overflow.
Donk. McDonald catches Overflow right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overflow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
Overflow wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. #T1#
A good leg kick by Overflow.
Overflow looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Overflow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Overflow counters with a right hand to the body.
Overflow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overflow moves away from the strike by McDonald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overflow! But no joy.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald takes a swing at Overflow's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald slips a jab from Overflow.
Overflow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overflow takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Overflow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Overflow.#T2#
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Overflow is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Overflow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overflow! But no joy.
Overflow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Overflow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overflow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overflow! But no joy.
Overflow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Overflow throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overflow manages to avoid it.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Overflow scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
McDonald wants to clinch but Overflow slips to the side
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Overflow lands a body shot.
McDonald jabs at Overflow's body.
Jab from Overflow.
A swing and a miss from Overflow.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overflow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overflow lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Overflow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Overflow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a body punch but Overflow moves out of range.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Overflow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overflow moves away.
Overflow throws a leg kick that misses.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Overflow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Overflow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overflow misses the shot to the body.
Overflow blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Overflow drops McDonald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDonald looks back up at him and smiles so Overflow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overflow can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald tries a body shot but Overflow blocks it.
McDonald lands a body punch.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overflow tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Massive Overflow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Overflow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Overflow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Overflow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Overflow counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
Overflow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Overflow.#KD2#
Overflow cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDonald looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Overflow finish him? #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
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 shot to the body
and Overflow counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow!
After the fight, Massive Overflow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jim Bob McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: PFC 235 Duranto vs Graves     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1#
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Singh moves into the clinch.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow. #BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jim Bob 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.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Nice shot lands for Singh.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.#CL#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
McDonald jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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#
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Singh is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?
McDonald wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald cracks Singh with a solid left hand.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Singh!#REVB#
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T3#
McDonald wants to improve his position but instead Singh has moved into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Singh stalling.
Singh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
McDonald trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Singh 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 tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
McDonald has his hands clasped together around Singh's back. He's all about the action.
McDonald trying to control but Singh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuvraj Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh thuds his shin into the meat of McDonald's side.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Singh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald cracks Singh with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Singh slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a cross. #CL2#
Singh clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Singh.
Singh missing with knees to the body.
Singh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald avoiding damage as Singh throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Singh as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Singh. #TD#
McDonald pulls guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Singh 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. #REVR#
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Singh seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh trying to control the position here.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Singh keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Singh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
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#
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Singh tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Singh with an uppercut!
McDonald misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Singh counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
McDonald pulls guard successfully.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVR#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Singh 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##T2#
McDonald gets full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T3#
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Singh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Singh gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh.
Singh crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Singh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Singh missing with knees to the body.
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 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuvraj Singh.
I think Singh 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 228 Petrov vs Aiken     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Alzado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Alzado moves away and avoids it.
Alzado lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzado misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzado.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzado misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Alzado drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Alzado being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alzado postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
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.

Alzado has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Alzado takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Alzado keeps moving.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alzado's head.
Alzado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Alzado has wrist control.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald stops Alzado from standing up. #T2#
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Alzado has managed to sweep!

McDonald trying to control the position.
Alzado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alzado throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alzado passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alzado lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alzado scoring with some ground and pound.
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.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald wants to control but Alzado is keeping him busy.
Alzado is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alzado defending well though.
McDonald wants to control but Alzado is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alzado to regain full guard.
McDonald trying to control but Alzado is working from the bottom.
Alzado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Alzado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alzado keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Alzado has wrist control.
Alzado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Alzado wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alzado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alzado fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Lyle Alzado will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alzado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Alzado is countered with a crisp right hand from McDonald that sends him to the canvas! McDonald follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Alzado is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado parries the strikes from McDonald easily there. McDonald is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alzado to escape.
Oh Alzado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Alzado 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 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob 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 219 Panda vs Kemp     
Date:   Nov 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by McDonald.
A cross from McDonald lands.#ROC#Silva Jr is rocked!
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Silva Jr moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Silva Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva Jr misses.
Silva Jr tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Silva Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva Jr swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Silva Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald. #KD#
McDonald drops Silva Jr with a nice combination! McDonald dives into Silva Jr's guard, looking to finish!
Silva Jr is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?#CUT#It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva Jr is tightening it up a little... McDonald has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McDonald reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McDonald taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: '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!#CL#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Nao is controlling the position.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Nao swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Nao 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nao.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao prevents a body shot from McDonald. #TD#
McDonald jumps guard.
Nao preventing the sweep.
Nao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Nao in close.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T1#
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Nao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Nao stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McDonald gets back to half guard.#T2#
Nao is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Nao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nao is continuing to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nao prevents McDonald from improving his position.#T3#
It looks like Nao is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Nao.
Nao works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Nao scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
A short right from Nao.
Nao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nao digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nao lands with a right to the head.
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!
A right hand to the body from Nao. #T4#
Nao just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Nao.
Nao lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nao.
Nao tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Nao back against the cage.
Nao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nao scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
Nao digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nao lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
Nao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nao lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Nao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nao lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Nao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nao misses with a punch to the body.
Nao taking a breather.
Nao lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Nao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Nao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nao throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald takes a swing at Nao's ribcage but misses. #CL#
McDonald pushes Nao up against the cage in a clinch.
Nao tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Nao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Nao tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Solomon Nao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald tries to work over Nao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Nao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Nao has him pressed against the cage.
Nao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Nao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao lands with a right to the head. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nao throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
Nao lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nao moves away.#T1#
Nao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Nao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nao counters with a head kick. That will keep McDonald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McDonald works Nao's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Nao.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nao moves away.
Nao cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
Nao slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Nao misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Nao counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nao connects with a solid leg kick.
Nao throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Nao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald tries to clinch
and Nao counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Nao drops McDonald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDonald looks back up at him and smiles so Nao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nao points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McDonald wakes up just in time to hear Nao thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Nao!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Nao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov     
Date:   Sep 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuala connects with an inside leg kick.
Tuala slips a jab from McDonald.
Tuala tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Tuala.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Tuala lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Tuala.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuala.
Tuala misses with the head strike.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuala backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuala misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuala uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Tuala won't allow it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
A nice left hand lands by Tuala.
Tuala digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuala controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Tuala.
A head punch on the inside from Tuala fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuala.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Tuala is controlling the position.
Tuala misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tuala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tuala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuala 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.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tuala does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Tuala counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tuala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tuala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Tuala moves away and avoids it.
Tuala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tuala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Tuala looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuala.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
McDonald tests Tuala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Tuala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuala tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuala's elbow.
Tuala tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Tuala.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuala walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peleki Tuala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bob McDonald.
McDonald throws a right hand that Tuala ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuala also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Tuala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tuala moves out of range.
Tuala fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuala moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuala keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuala moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Tuala misses with an uppercut.
Tuala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuala misses with a kick to the body.
Tuala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDonald.#CUT2#It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Tuala is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peleki Tuala's cut.
That's time! Tuala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Tuala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuala counters with a good, hard body kick but McDonald shrugs it off.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Tuala pushes him off.
It looked like Tuala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Tuala walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Tuala tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tuala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuala is just out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Tuala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Tuala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Tuala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tuala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuala lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Tuala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tuala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuala walks into a jab.#T2#
McDonald tries to clinch but Tuala moves away
and Tuala counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuala throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuala counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target. #CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Tuala prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Tuala.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Tuala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Tuala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuala.
Tuala misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Tuala has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Tuala lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
Tuala scores with a hook to the body.
Tuala misses with a body punch.
Tuala lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Tuala misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Tuala digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Tuala lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuala lands with a light punch inside.
Tuala lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuala.
Tuala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with 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!
Tuala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Tuala on the inside.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuala lands a shot to the body.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not. #T4#
Tuala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
A short right from Tuala on the inside.
Tuala lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuala tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Tuala.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuala pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tuala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuala is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald tries a body shot but Tuala blocks it.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Tuala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuala lands a body punch.
Tuala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tuala scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peleki Tuala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peleki Tuala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald walks straight into a right hand from Tuala - that's dropped him! Tuala jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McDonald from any more punishment! McDonald complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peleki Tuala!
An out of breath Peleki Tuala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: PFC 199 Verygood vs Aiken     
Date:   Aug 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Floyd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Floyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Floyd is looking to counter with a body kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Floyd moves out of range.
Floyd tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Floyd's ribs.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Floyd counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Floyd misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Floyd.
Floyd cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Floyd.
It looked like Floyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Floyd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Floyd rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Floyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald punishes Floyd's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Floyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Floyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Floyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Floyd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Floyd avoids nicely.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Floyd.
Floyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Floyd.
Floyd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Floyd swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Floyd thinking.
Floyd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald wants to clinch but Floyd slips to the side
and Floyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Floyd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Floyd trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Floyd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Floyd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Floyd lands with a left to the head.
Floyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Floyd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Floyd tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Floyd back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Floyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a body punch. #T3#
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Floyd has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald tries to work over Floyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floyd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Floyd pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald gets through Floyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Floyd can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Floyd prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from Floyd fails to land.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald is working Floyd over against the cage.
Floyd is breathing heavily.
Floyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Floyd controls his hands.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Floyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from McDonald. #T4#
McDonald working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
A short left from Floyd.
Floyd is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald tries a body shot but Floyd blocks it.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Floyd's elbow.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Floyd.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald cracks Floyd with a nice body shot.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald jabs Floyd right on the nose. Floyd blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Floyd moves away and avoids it.
Floyd walks into a left hand.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Floyd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Floyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Floyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Floyd tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
Floyd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Floyd moves away and avoids it.
Floyd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Floyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald tries to clinch up.
And Floyd counters with a quick kick to the body but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Floyd throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald clobbers Floyd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
McDonald waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Floyd. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Floyd to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Floyd is rocked!
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 trying to control but Floyd is working from the bottom.
Oh Floyd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Floyd has wrist control.
Floyd seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Floyd is keeping the position.
Floyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Floyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
McDonald postures up in Floyd's guard and throws a big left but Floyd blocks it.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Floyd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
McDonald trying to control but Floyd is working from the bottom.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Floyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Floyd tries to get out of the position.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Floyd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Floyd is keeping the position for now.
Floyd controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDonald works over Floyd with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald trying to control but Floyd is working from the bottom.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Floyd keeps moving.
McDonald is pushing down on Floyd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Floyd is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
Floyd is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Floyd is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Floyd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from McDonald misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Floyd misses its target.
McDonald connects with the punch.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Floyd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Floyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Floyd counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Floyd's head but Floyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Floyd's head but Floyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Floyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald misses the jab.
Floyd takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McDonald rushes Floyd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Floyd misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
McDonald pulls guard.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floyd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
McDonald postures up in Floyd's guard and throws a big left but Floyd blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald content to stall in guard here. #T3#
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Floyd wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
Floyd keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
McDonald stuns Floyd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Floyd misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Floyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Floyd moves out of range of the strikes.
Floyd is looking to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Floyd counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Bunkechukwu Floyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob McDonald!

Jim Bob McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearson misses with a hook
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson feints a counter leg kick.
Pearson throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
McDonald misses the body punch
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pearson counters with a thumping low kick.
Pearson scoring well with a low kick there.
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 body shot.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Pearson throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Pearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick from Pearson, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.#T2#
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Pearson.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pearson can pounce on him.
McDonald is looking to wear down Pearson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.#KD2#
Pearson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pearson finish him?! #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDonald gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Pearson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McDonald wakes up just in time to hear Pearson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Pearson!
A relieved looking James Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: PFC 188 McDonald vs Lach     
Date:   Jun 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lach slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Lach is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lach thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Lach counters with a low kick, right behind McDonald 's knee.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Lach counters with a head kick. That will keep McDonald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McDonald misses with a hook. Lach ducked under it nicely.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Lach motions for McDonald to come forward. Lach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Lach is out of range.
Lach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Lach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lach ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.#T1#
McDonald misses with a hook. Lach ducked under it nicely.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lach there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Lach throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald misses with a hook. Lach ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald backing away here, and Lach unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Lach moved out of range nicely.
Lach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Lach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lach looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
Lach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald moves out of range as Lach strikes.#T2#
Lach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Lach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lach scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Lach lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Lach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lach cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Lach slips the punch.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Lach counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nice body punch from Lach.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Gniewomir Lach's cut even more.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lach is looking to clinch.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lach.
Lach throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a body punch but Lach moves out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lach avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Lach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Lach misses with a body shot.
Lach throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.#T4#
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lach.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald jabs at Lach's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonald. #ROC#Lach is rocked!
Lach gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDonald gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob 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 182 Slice vs Perera     
Date:   May 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Conservative counters with a right hand to the body.
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald swings for the body but Conservative moves out of range. #KD#
Conservative drops McDonald with a beautiful combination! McDonald stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Conservative is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
We've been told by Conservative's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Conservative is out of range.
Conservative uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald tests Conservative's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald misses with a hook
letting Conservative counter with a right hand.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Conservative counters with a nice right hand that sends McDonald toppling to the canvas! McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conservative finish him?!
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conservative doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conservative.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Conservative was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Conservative throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Conservative misses its target.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Conservative displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conservative on the side of the head.
McDonald throws a body punch but Conservative moves out of range.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conservative moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conservative counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conservative slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Conservative knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Conservative ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conservative moves away.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conservative.
It looked like Conservative was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Conservative.
McDonald takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conservative was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Conservative cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Conservative counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald lands a jab.
Conservative ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Conservative on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Conservative scores with a leg kick.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Conservative connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conservative avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Conservative tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conservative moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Conservative sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Conservative keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conservative avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
Conservative scores with a kick to the body.
McDonald looks winded!#T4#
Conservative rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Conservative counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conservative turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald slips a straight right by Conservative.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Conservative misses with a double jab.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Conservative throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald slips a straight right by Conservative.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Conservative avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conservative counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. McDonald catches Conservative right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Closet Case Conservative dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald looks to land a combination but Conservative avoids it well.
Conservative half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Conservative makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Conservative.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Conservative cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Conservative. That snapped McDonald's head back. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Conservative has knocked McDonald down with a huge combo! Conservative steps away and waves a wobbly McDonald back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Conservative counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McDonald off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Conservative follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McDonald was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Closet Case Conservative!
Closet Case Conservative seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: PL MMA 36 McDonald vs Inarrit     
Date:   May 06, 2020
#R1#
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inarritu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald slips under a jab from Inarritu.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Inarritu knows he should have avoided that one.
Inarritu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Inarritu slips a jab from McDonald.
Inarritu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Inarritu misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inarritu moves away.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Inarritu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inarritu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inarritu counters with a good, hard body kick but McDonald shrugs it off. #T1#
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Inarritu moves away and avoids it.
McDonald misses with a hook. Inarritu ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inarritu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
letting Inarritu counter with a right hand.
McDonald takes a swing at Inarritu's ribcage but misses.
Inarritu is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Inarritu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Inarritu throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Inarritu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inarritu lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Inarritu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Inarritu misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inarritu.
Inarritu looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inarritu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inarritu at a distance.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald punishes Inarritu's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Inarritu's shoulder, as Inarritu tries to avoid the shot.
Inarritu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inarritu throws a counter combo.
Inarritu lands the left hand.#T3#
Inarritu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Inarritu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Inarritu finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Inarritu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Inarritu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Inarritu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inarritu blocks a jab.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Inarritu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Inarritu counters with a crisp one two that drops McDonald! Inarritu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McDonald to his feet! McDonald is in big trouble!
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Inarritu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inarritu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inarritu throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inarritu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #KD#
McDonald drops Inarritu with a nice combination! McDonald dives into Inarritu's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#
It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Inarritu slips a jab from McDonald.
Inarritu unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inarritu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDonald lunges at Inarritu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Inarritu's hand.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Inarritu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Inarritu's body.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
letting Inarritu counter with a right hand.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Inarritu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Inarritu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Inarritu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Inarritu coming out on top.
Inarritu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromInarritu.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Inarritu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inarritu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
McDonald throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Inarritu tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Inarritu is rocked!
Inarritu wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inarritu can do to turn this around?
Inarritu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inarritu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to stall here but Inarritu recovers full guard.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Inarritu is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Inarritu keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Inarritu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fist of Fury Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Inarritu blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Inarritu blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
Inarritu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Inarritu blocks nicely. #T3#
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Inarritu trying to control the position here.
McDonald trying to control but Inarritu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inarritu.
McDonald misses with a left hand
letting Inarritu counter with a right hand.
McDonald takes a swing at Inarritu's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Inarritu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald sizes up Inarritu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald clobbers Inarritu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Inarritu misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Inarritu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inarritu throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Inarritu.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald lands a jab to Inarritu's midsection.
Inarritu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Inarritu is out of range.
Inarritu throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Inarritu moves out of range of the strikes.
Inarritu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
McDonald misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Inarritu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inarritu moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Inarritu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inarritu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Inarritu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Inarritu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inarritu misses with an uppercut.
Inarritu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inarritu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Inarritu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Inarritu's head.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Inarritu is out of range.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Inarritu is out of range.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Inarritu misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Inarritu counter with a right hand. #T2#
McDonald scores with a jab. Inarritu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inarritu throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inarritu was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Inarritu moves away and avoids it.
Inarritu moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Inarritu slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Inarritu moved out of range nicely.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Inarritu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Inarritu counters with a crisp one two that drops McDonald! Inarritu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McDonald to his feet! McDonald is in big trouble!
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
Inarritu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inarritu takes one to the chin there.
Inarritu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Inarritu.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Inarritu saw that one coming.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Inarritu moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Inarritu's shoulder, as Inarritu tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromInarritu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inarritu, as that shot connected.
Inarritu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Inarritu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Inarritu.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Inarritu.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inarritu.
Inarritu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inarritu punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inarritu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Inarritu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Inarritu's head back.
Nice defenses there by Inarritu.
Inarritu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inarritu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inarritu slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Inarritu's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inarritu! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jim Bob McDonald did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Inarritu throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Inarritu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inarritu moves away.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inarritu moves away.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Inarritu is just out of range.
Inarritu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inarritu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inarritu.
Inarritu lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Inarritu's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inarritu. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inarritu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Inarritu. That snapped McDonald's head back.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a body punch but Inarritu moves out of range.
Inarritu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Inarritu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Nice combo by McDonald! Oh, that's hurt him - Inarritu falls to the canvas and McDonald follows him into side control.
Inarritu is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McDonald cracks Inarritu with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McDonald immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Inarritu is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Jim Bob McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PL MMA 29* McDonald vs Mencken     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Mencken walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mencken avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mencken manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Mencken 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.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Mencken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mencken defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Mencken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mencken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mencken connects with a single shot there.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mencken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDonald.#CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Mencken.
Mencken swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mencken.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mencken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McDonald really felt that one!
McDonald throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range. #T1#
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
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 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald slips a jab from Mencken.#KD2#
Mencken cracks McDonald with a big right hand and McDonald goes down!#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken content to stall in guard here.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Mencken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mencken is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Mencken works his foot free and advances to mount.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mencken controlling from mount.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mencken controlling from the full mount.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Mencken has control of the leg. #T3#
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mencken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mencken's back!
Mencken looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mencken finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Mencken is staying in there.
Mencken is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Oooh a big shot lands for McDonald! Mencken is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his heavyweight title!
Jim Bob McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PL MMA 22 Minerva vs McDonald     
Date:   Mar 18, 2020
#R1#
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Minerva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a hook but Minerva avoids it easily.
Minerva takes one on the button.
Minerva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald jabs Minerva right on the nose. Minerva blinks but takes it well.
Minerva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook but Minerva avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva misses with a straight left.
McDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Minerva ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
As McDonald looks to move away, Minerva throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.#TD#
Minerva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Minerva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.#T1#
Minerva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minerva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minerva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Minerva controlling him for the moment.
Minerva trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to keep Minerva in close.
Minerva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minerva advances to half guard.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Minerva controlling him for the moment.
Minerva wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minerva wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Minerva throws a big right hand that misses.
Minerva wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Minerva scoring with some ground and pound.
Minerva looking to pass the guard.
Minerva preventing the sweep. #T3#
Minerva sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minerva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Minerva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Minerva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Minerva keeps moving.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minerva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Minerva looking for a sweep. Not yet Minerva, not yet.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Minerva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald is nestled in close to Minerva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Minerva is rocked!
McDonald lands a big elbow - Minerva 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 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jim Bob 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 17 Arjuna vs McDonald     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
McDonald cracks Goldstein with a big right hand and Goldstein goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald gets to his feet and stands over Goldstein, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Goldstein felt that one! McDonald unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Goldstein from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lemieux! But no joy.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemieux or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald. #T2#
McDonald working aggressively here.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
A left hand lands to the body for Lemieux.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux. #T4#
Lemieux blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux cracks McDonald with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: WPFA IX: Christmas Clash     
Date:   Dec 25, 2019
#R1#
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Philips moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philips. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald takes one on the button.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Philips's head.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
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 tests Philips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philips throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Philips's ribs.
Philips moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Philips throws out the jab.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
McDonald cracks Philips with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Philips falls to his knees and McDonald doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Ferocious Fights IV     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019
#R1#
Gustafson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafson.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafson moves away.
Gustafson lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gustafson doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Gustafson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Gustafson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McDonald is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Gustafson tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
Gustafson lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafson's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gustafson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gustafson wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy. #T1#
McDonald working Gustafson over with strikes.
Gustafson wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald trying to control the action but Gustafson is working from the bottom.
Gustafson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gustafson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafson is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gustafson some visible discomfort.
Gustafson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Kegerator - 650$, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Gustafson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Gustafson tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
Gustafson wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gustafson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McDonald lands a strong strike to the head of Gustafson. That's dazed him! McDonald looking to finish here. Gustafson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McDonald lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
A victorious Jim Bob McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HOWLoween Havoc     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Samsonov walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Samsonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samsonov.#T1#
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald misses with a hook
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
McDonald cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samsonov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samsonov.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Samsonov lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald cracks Samsonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samsonov doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Samsonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Samsonov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Samsonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Samsonov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samsonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Samsonov.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Samsonov moved out of range nicely.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Samsonov knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Samsonov.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Samsonov knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
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.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samsonov throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob 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.
#R3#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov scores with a hook.
McDonald misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A big left from Samsonov misses.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Samsonov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Samsonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samsonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Samsonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samsonov moves away.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samsonov's head.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samsonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonald slips under a jab from Samsonov.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A big left from McDonald misses.
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. McDonald catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Samsonov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonald has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald catches Samsonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samsonov throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
McDonald connects with a right hand. Samsonov shakes it off.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov blocks a jab.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samsonov.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Samsonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samsonov's head.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Samsonov takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald digs a good hook to Samsonov's body. #T1#
McDonald jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samsonov at a distance.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald throws a hook but Samsonov avoids it easily.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald stalks Samsonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Samsonov's face. Samsonov staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonald misses with a right hand
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samsonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samsonov misses with a looping left.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samsonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samsonov lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald had his way with Ivan Samsonov in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Samsonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Samsonov.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McDonald off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Samsonov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McDonald was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov! Ivan Samsonov retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ivan Samsonov, 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.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: Ferocious Fights II     
Date:   Oct 04, 2019
#R1#
McDonald punishes Gustafson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafson shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafson ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Gustafson needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gustafson.
Gustafson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Gustafson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jim Bob McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafson.
Gustafson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gustafson out cold! Gustafson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Bob McDonald!
A relieved looking Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis     
Date:   Sep 10, 2019
#R1#
Brandis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Brandis slips the punch.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandis.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Brandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandis dodges the punch combination from McDonald. #CL2#
Brandis darts in and clinches McDonald up against the ropes.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Brandis.
Brandis tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brandis drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Brandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Brandis leaves his chin hanging out and McDonald seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brandis crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.

 

Event: NSC 49: McDonald vs Tatum     
Date:   Aug 20, 2019
#R1#
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum swinging wildly here. #KD#
McDonald drops Tatum with a big left hand and mounts him. Tatum is in big trouble! #CUT#
It looks like Drederick Tatum has been cut.
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 land elbow strikes but Tatum uses the position to regain half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on Tatum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tatum is holding on for now.
Tatum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
Tatum gets full guard.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving. #T2#
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatum is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drederick Tatum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tatum manages to break the clinch. #KD#
McDonald throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Tatum tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Tatum is rocked!
McDonald loads up on a big left hand. Tatum felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McDonald looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tatum can't hide his disappointment, as McDonald celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
A victorious Jim Bob McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree     
Date:   Jul 16, 2019
#R1#
Dupree takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupree feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree.
Dupree missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Dupree's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald tries to move into range but Dupree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Dupree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Dupree's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dupree looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for McDonald.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
Dupree dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dupree takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD2#
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like McDonald has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald slips under a jab from Dupree.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Dupree. #T2#
Dupree lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDonald takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses.
Dupree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dupree blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Dupree ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Dupree takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dupree.
Dupree misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dupree has time to react.
Dupree takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald lands the left hand.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Dupree responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dupree looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a jab when Dupree was well out of range.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Dupree scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Dupree counters with a nice body kick.
Dupree throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Dupree steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dupree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab. #T1##KD2#
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
Dupree misses with a head kick.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Dupree.
Dupree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dupree circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Dupree counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dupree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Dupree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dupree at a distance.
Dupree moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
McDonald punishes Dupree's body with a nice straight punch.
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
Dupree misses with a straight left.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dupree tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dupree looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dupree looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Dupree moves away and avoids it.
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 Jim Bob McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dupree scores with a spinning back kick!
Dupree moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Dupree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald throws a body punch but Dupree moves out of range.
A jab from Dupree misses.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Dupree.
Nice shot by Dupree.
Dupree lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Dupree throws a quick head kick that knocks McDonald silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Dupree is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christophe Dupree!
Post fight, an emotional Christophe Dupree said 'In war, you win or lose, live or die - and the difference is just an eyelash'.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf     
Date:   Jun 18, 2019
#R1#
Shinnie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shinnie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shinnie throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Shinnie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shinnie keeps the fight on the outside.
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Shinnie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Shinnie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shinnie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Shinnie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shinnie walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Shinnie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Shinnie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shinnie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shinnie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Shinnie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
McDonald feints a jab promting Shinnie to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shinnie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinnie. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Shinnie counter with a right hand.
Shinnie's corner calls for a 1-2. Shinnie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shinnie throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Shinnie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Shinnie avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Shinnie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shinnie.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Shinnie counters with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
Shinnie wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Shinnie ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Shinnie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shinnie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Shinnie scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
Shinnie clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Shinnie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinnie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Shinnie swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from McDonald misses.
A head kick misses from Shinnie.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonald misses its target.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shinnie.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinnie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Shinnie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Shinnie.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shinnie.
McDonald misses with a right hand
letting Shinnie counter with a right hand.
Shinnie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald lands with a right hand.
Shinnie fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shinnie.
Shinnie slips a jab from McDonald.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shinnie.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shinnie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonald has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Shinnie's head but Shinnie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Shinnie circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Shinnie feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinnie staying out of range there.
Shinnie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Shinnie.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinnie off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
Shinnie defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Shinnie lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald cracks Shinnie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinnie loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.#CL#
McDonald forces Shinnie back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald. #BC2#
Shinnie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinnie digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Shinnie feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Shinnie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Shinnie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shinnie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Shinnie misses
and Shinnie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinnie keeps the fight on the outside.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Shinnie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shinnie moves away from the strike by McDonald.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shinnie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald moves out of range as Shinnie strikes.
A lazy body kick from Shinnie
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from McDonald misses.
As McDonald backs off Shinnie throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
Shinnie keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Shinnie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shinnie cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shinnie.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shinnie throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Shinnie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Shinnie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.#KD#
McDonald catches Shinnie napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shinnie to the canvas! #ROC#
Shinnie is rocked!
McDonald loads up on a big left hand. Shinnie felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McDonald looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shinnie can't hide his disappointment, as McDonald celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: NSC 27: Zuma vs Wolf     
Date:   May 28, 2019
#R1#
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glatt.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glatt.
Glatt ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glatt.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glatt.
Glatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Glatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Glatt throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws a hook but Glatt avoids it easily.
Glatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glatt throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1##CL#
McDonald pushes Glatt up against the ropes in a clinch.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Glatt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Glatt misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Glatt looks winded!
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glatt prevents a body shot from McDonald. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Glatt tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glatt throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glatt manages to avoid it.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Glatt seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
McDonald digs a good hook to Glatt's body.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Glatt circles away.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Glatt. #CL#
McDonald forces Glatt back against the ropes and clinches.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glatt prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
McDonald tries to work over Glatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Glatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Glatt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Glatt lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glatt blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Glatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Glatt moved out of range nicely.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
McDonald gets a clinch. #BC2#
Glatt breaks from the clinch.
Glatt scores with a jab to the body.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Glatt tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glatt lands a head kick. McDonald smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Glatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glatt misses with a head kick.
Glatt moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Crunch! Glatt slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
A head kick by Glatt misses
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. McDonald catches Glatt right on the button with a cross.
Glatt avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald defending well as Glatt loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Glatt throws a fast counter high kick but McDonald manages to duck under it in time.
Glatt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Glatt circles away.
Glatt tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Glatt slips under a jab from McDonald.#CL#
Glatt tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glatt prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glatt is breathing heavily.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Glatt on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
McDonald drops Glatt with a big left hand and mounts him. Glatt is in big trouble!
McDonald looking to control but Glatt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Glatt is staying in there. #ROC#
Glatt is rocked!
McDonald postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Glatt 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 ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Our winner, Jim Bob 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.
In defeat, Doug Glatt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.

 

Event: NSC 20: Chaelsson vs Pinochet     
Date:   May 07, 2019
#R1#
Dahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahl is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Dahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Dahl moves away from the strike by McDonald.
That kick from Dahl tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dahl fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Dahl.
McDonald throws a body punch but Dahl moves out of range.
Dahl walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahl blocks a jab.
Dahl moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Dahl misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.#T1#
Dahl misses with a wild combination.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dahl was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Dahl.
Dahl scores with a jab to the head.
Dahl works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
Some wild striking there from Dahl.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dahl's hands.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald lands a jab to Dahl's midsection.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Dahl connects with a crisp jab.
Dahl slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dahl's hands.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
Dahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Dahl's head but Dahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dahl looks winded!
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Dahl with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahl takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Dahl is rocked!#CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch.#KD#
McDonald lands a big uppercut and Dahl is down! He's in big trouble - McDonald follows him to the mat!
Dahl is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald scores with a big shot! Dahl's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dahl! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: NSC 12: Mcdonald vs Athanas     
Date:   Apr 09, 2019
#R1#
Athanas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch but Athanas moves out of range.
Athanas walks into a left hand.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Athanas.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Athanas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald takes one on the button.#CL#
McDonald clinches.
Athanas lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Athanas tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the ropes.
McDonald keeps control of Athanas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald misses with some punches. #BC2#
Athanas manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Athanas misses the target.
Athanas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Athanas. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Athanas manages to avoid it.#T1#
Athanas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Athanas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ajax Athanas has been cut.
Athanas throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
Athanas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.#KD#
McDonald bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Athanas! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Athanas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Athanas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Athanas is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Athanas's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 8     
Date:   Mar 01, 2019
#R1#
McDonald jabs at Overflow's body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Overflow moves out of range.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
Overflow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Overflow moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Overflow counters with a left to the body.
Overflow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Overflow is just out of range.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald is looking to wear down Overflow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Overflow.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Overflow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overflow.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Overflow manages to avoid it.#T1#
Overflow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overflow.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald closes the distance but Overflow moves to the side
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Overflow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Overflow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Overflow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overflow.
Overflow lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overflow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Overflow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Overflow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Overflow swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
McDonald tries to clinch up
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Overflow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Overflow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overflow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Overflow scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Overflow throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Overflow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overflow moves away.
Overflow throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Overflow misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from McDonald misses. #T3#
McDonald punishes Overflow's body with a nice straight punch.
Overflow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Overflow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Overflow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald slips under a jab from Overflow.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Overflow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Overflow ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
A countering left hand to the body from Overflow misses.
McDonald throws a jab when Overflow was well out of range.
Overflow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Overflow moved out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Overflow against the cage. #T4#
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald lands on the inside with an 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!
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overflow is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Overflow backwards. #BC2#
Overflow breaks from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overflow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Overflow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Overflow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massive Overflow 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#
Overflow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Overflow misses with a looping left.
Overflow throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that hurts Overflow! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! McDonald jumps into full mount! #ROC#
Overflow is rocked!
McDonald is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Overflow goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
A relieved looking Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TAFC: Murphy v Shorton     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1##CL2#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Nikil Jr against the cage.
Nikil Jr lands a left hand.
Nikil Jr takes a shot to the head.
Nikil Jr wants a takedown. #TD#
Nikil Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil Jr is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Nikil Jr controlling the action here.
Nikil Jr'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.
Nikil Jr 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 tries to roll over but Nikil Jr keeps him under control.#T1#
Nikil Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is staying active underneath Nikil Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikil Jr throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald 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 tries to roll over but Nikil Jr keeps him under control.
Nikil Jr winds up and cracks McDonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald is looking to control Nikil Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Nikil Jr trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T2#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikil Jr is one step ahead there.
McDonald throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Nikil Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikil Jr has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikil Jr won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T3#
McDonald has Nikil Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Nikil Jr wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nikil Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDonald quickly recovers to half guard.
Nikil Jr is nestled in close to McDonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald has hold of Nikil Jr's hands but Nikil Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald moves into full guard.
Nikil Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikil Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB#
Nikil Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McDonald has his hands clasped together but Nikil Jr extends and breaks McDonald's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nikil Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
Kenrick Nikil Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald     
Date:   Dec 24, 2018
#R1##CL#
Heavyweight clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heavyweight pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Heavyweight drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage. #BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heavyweight throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Heavyweight.
McDonald wants to counter with a clinch but Heavyweight pushes him away.
Heavyweight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heavyweight duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heavyweight at a distance.
McDonald swings for the body but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Heavyweight moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Heavyweight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonald manages to circle out of the way.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.#T1#
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Heavyweight slips under a jab.
Heavyweight throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Heavyweight misses the target.
Heavyweight misses the jab.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Heavyweight swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range. #CL#
Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it. #T2#
Heavyweight has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow. #T3#
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
McDonald tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Heavyweight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Heavyweight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #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!
Heavyweight defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Heavyweight clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McDonald's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald looks winded!
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heavyweight with a body shot.
Heavyweight lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heavyweight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heavyweight drops McDonald with a huge uppercut! McDonald drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Heavyweight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Super Heavyweight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: SyFi 131     
Date:   Nov 18, 2018
#R1#
McDonald takes a swing at Overflow's ribcage but misses.
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Overflow has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Overflow controls his hands.
Overflow swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Overflow breaks from the clinch.
Overflow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Overflow does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Overflow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overflow slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Overflow is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overflow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overflow throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Overflow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch up
letting Overflow counter with a right hand.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overflow.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Overflow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Overflow rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a body punch but Overflow moves out of range. #T2#
McDonald wants to clinch but Overflow slips to the side
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Overflow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald jabs Overflow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald throws the left hand but Overflow avoids the punch easily.
McDonald misses with a hook
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
Overflow is breathing heavily.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Overflow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Overflow moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
It looked like Overflow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
Overflow slips a straight right by McDonald.#T3#
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Overflow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overflow.
McDonald throws a body punch but Overflow moves out of range.
Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Overflow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
McDonald steps into range and cracks Overflow with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Overflow flops backwards and McDonald dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Overflow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Overflow's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SyFi 121     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
McDonald scores with the left hand. Yaroslev knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Yaroslev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yaroslev moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Yaroslev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald stuns Yaroslev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yaroslev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yaroslev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yaroslev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDonald to the mat! McDonald manages to get full guard.
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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaroslev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Yaroslev's hands, connecting with Yaroslev's forehead.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaroslev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
Yaroslev 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!
Yaroslev is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Yaroslev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yaroslev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaroslev is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaroslev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
Yaroslev keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald distracts Yaroslev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Yaroslev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yaroslev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaroslev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yaroslev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yaroslev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Yaroslev keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald trying to control but Yaroslev is working from the bottom.
Yaroslev is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald throws a strike but Yaroslev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yaroslev forces his way into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Yaroslev keeps him under control.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yaroslev.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
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#
Yaroslev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yaroslev gets back to full guard.
Yaroslev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Yaroslev is keeping the position.
Yaroslev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Yaroslev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Yaroslev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yaroslev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yaroslev has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Yaroslev keeps moving and retains side control.
Yaroslev lands an elbow. #T1#
Yaroslev wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Yaroslev working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yaroslev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yaroslev advances to full mount.
Yaroslev prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Yaroslev dominating with strikes here.
McDonald tries to hold on but Yaroslev postures up.
McDonald 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.#T2#
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yaroslev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yaroslev postures up.
Yaroslev won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Yaroslev trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaroslev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yaroslev controls the pace.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Yaroslev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yaroslev postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Yaroslev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yaroslev trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
McDonald trying to control but Yaroslev is working from the bottom.
McDonald is working Yaroslev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yaroslev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. #REVR#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Yaroslev has passed into half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wladimir Yaroslev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Yaroslev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
Yaroslev throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Yaroslev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Yaroslev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Yaroslev swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Yaroslev tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald lands a jab.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
Yaroslev shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yaroslev counters with a left to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaroslev tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.#T1#
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Yaroslev with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Wladimir Yaroslev's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaroslev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Yaroslev has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and McDonald counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaroslev! McDonald lets Yaroslev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Yaroslev is rocked!
McDonald cracks Yaroslev with a left hook right on the temple and Yaroslev goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McDonald lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Yaroslev is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
A very excited looking Jim Bob 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.
The defeated Wladimir Yaroslev had this to say: 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

 

Event: SyFi 113     
Date:   Oct 07, 2018
#R1#
Harris moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Jason Harris has been cut.
Harris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald moves out of range as Harris strikes.
McDonald tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harris manages to circle out of the way.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
McDonald drops Harris with a left right combo! McDonald follows him down to the ground into side control. #T1#
Harris defending against the ground and pound.
Harris manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald not doing much here.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Ground and pound from McDonald. #CUT#
That has opened up Jason Harris's cut even more.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Harris is rocked!#CUT#
Jason Harris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Harris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Bob McDonald!
A victorious Jim Bob McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SyFi 103     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
McDonald throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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#
Anderson prevents McDonald from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVR#
Anderson wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #SUB2#
Anderson 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.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Anderson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McDonald rolls with it to try and escape but Anderson cranks on the arm and McDonald is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arn Anderson!
Arn Anderson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Arn Anderson stared into the camera and said 'The ANDERSON ERA is IN FULL EFFECT!!! Galactor I told your fairy ass last time id rag doll you again in a rematch.Your no match for me BOY!'.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: SyFi 95     
Date:   Aug 26, 2018
#R1##CL#
McDonald rushes Wills and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wills prevents a body shot from McDonald. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
McDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Wills pushes his legs off easily.
Wills slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wills won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills advances to half guard.
McDonald moves into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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 wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wills looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Wills sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Wills has control of the leg.
Wills working McDonald over with strikes.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Wills won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wills postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wills, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Wills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald pushing down on Wills's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wills is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Wills trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Wills's hands, connecting with Wills's forehead.
Wills moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wills is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Wills wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Wills preventing the sweep.
Wills forces his way into half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Wills wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wills with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
McDonald is thwarting Wills's attempts to control the position.
Wills avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wills trying to control but McDonald postures up.
Wills moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wills wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob 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#
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wills momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Wills has been cut.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Wills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald throws a body punch but Wills moves out of range.
Wills gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.#KD#
McDonald sends Wills crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McDonald is motioning to the referee to let Wills up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Wills is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wills's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McDonald before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Matt Wills stepped up to the mic, saying 'I snorted too much whiskey and drank too much cocaine last night.....Im hitting rehab and I'll be back for your ARM!!'.

 

Event: SyFi 86     
Date:   Aug 05, 2018
#R1#
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with the combination.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
McDonald throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. #CL2#
McDonald pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arn Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands with a cross. #T1#
McDonald swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
McDonald lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Anderson falls backwards - clearly groggy! McDonald dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jim Bob 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.
Arn Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't snap into a slim jim.....and it was my downfall.....I'LL BE BACK FOR THAT BELT!!'.

 

Event: WeInSyd 19     
Date:   Jul 04, 2018
#R1#
Anderson dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a monster overhand right that drops Anderson! McDonald follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald 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.
In defeat, Ole Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im.....speechless.....hats off to My opponent he caught me but I want an immediate rematch it was a fluke!!!!'.

 

Event: SyFi 65     
Date:   Jun 17, 2018
#R1#
Imbert misses with a looping left.
Imbert throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
Imbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Imbert! But no joy.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbert misses with a looping right.
Imbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imbert misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Imbert counter with a right hand.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Imbert has been cut.
Imbert scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imbert swinging wildly here.
Imbert throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Imbert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imbert throws a big shot that misses.
Imbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Imbert slips under a jab from McDonald.
Imbert walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.#T1#
Imbert scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imbert.
McDonald throws a hook but Imbert blocks it.
Imbert tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Imbert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
McDonald lands a big shot that drops Imbert! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Imbert is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbert looking to control but McDonald passes into half guard.
McDonald lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Imbert quite badly. Imbert pulls McDonald in close trying to recover. McDonald postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Imbert on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Imbert doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
After the fight, Jim Bob McDonald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SyFi 56     
Date:   May 27, 2018
#R1#
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Daniels has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Daniels avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Daniels defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Daniels tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Daniels misses.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Voshon Daniels has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage. #T1##KD#
McDonald bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Daniels! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniels can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald stands up over Daniels, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Daniels is rocked!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
Daniels keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
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 is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daniels is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald won't allow Daniels to sweep him here. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Daniels's brow.
Daniels is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
Daniels 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.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is in close to Daniels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Daniels looking to control.
McDonald advances to half guard.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has mounted him!
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald cracks Daniels with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
After the big win, Jim Bob McDonald made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Forge Clothing Co. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Voshon Daniels was interviewed post fight and said 'Goddamnit! I'll be back, and I won't be gentle, bitches! You can't stop the Pain Train, baby!!!'.

 

Event: SyFi 46     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.#TD#
Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McDonald is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arn Anderson!
Arn Anderson retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Arn Anderson stared into the camera and said 'The ANDERSON ERA is in effect!!!!PAIN TRAIN MY ASS,YOU JUST GOT OWNED!'.
The defeated Jim Bob McDonald had this to say: 'A country boy can survive'.

 

Event: SyFi 37     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Schmidt misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Schmidt throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schmidts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Schmidt's body. Schmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
McDonald waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Schmidt to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT#
It looks like Gandolf Schmidt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
McDonald won't allow Schmidt to get back to his feet.
McDonald trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt 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.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald prevents Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
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 in close to Schmidt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald stops Schmidt from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmidt is keeping the position for now.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
Schmidt defending against the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with punches from side control. #ROC#
Schmidt is rocked!
McDonald lands a huge shot from side control! Schmidt is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jim Bob McDonald made sure he mentioned Forge Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: MLC 1 Dawn Of A New Empire     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
Knox misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch. #T1#
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
Knox connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald. #T3#
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Knox looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
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 swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A short left from McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald. #T4#
Knox works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
McDonald is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Jab by McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T1#
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
McDonald tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox staying out of range there.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knox back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Knox tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald. #BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. #T4#
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox moves away from the strike by McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Knox lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Zeta Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox letting McDonald take a breather here.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as McDonald tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zeta Knox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nice cross by Knox.
McDonald misses the jab.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Knox misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
McDonald sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.#T2#
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox moves away from the strike by McDonald. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Knox slips under a jab from McDonald.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald jabs at Knox's body.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from McDonald.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald had his way with Zeta Knox in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses the jab.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Zeta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald blocking some punches.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Knox looking to stall.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut. #T3#
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox slips a jab from McDonald.#T4#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Jim Bob McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
Knox moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob McDonald!

Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jim Bob 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: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e4     
Date:   Mar 04, 2018
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Marti 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Antoni Marti has been cut.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Marti knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
McDonald steps into range and cracks Marti with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Marti flops backwards and McDonald dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Marti is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Antoni Marti's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Marti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McDonald presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
The cut above Antoni Marti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Marti's body. Marti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald lunges at Marti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marti's hand.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Marti looks winded!
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald fakes the body blow, causing Marti to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marti goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Jim Bob McDonald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Prize Fighter Season 1 e2     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
McDonald leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Jung could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jung is breathing heavily.#KD2#
McDonald cracks Jung with a big right hand and Jung goes down!#CUT2#
It looks like Seunkyo Jung has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald stands up over Jung, holding on to his feet. McDonald throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jung is out cold! McDonald lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

 
 
 
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