Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 116 UTH v Cruz Jr
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
McDavid throws a series of punches but Slayer moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDavid wants to get back to striking at distance but Slayer won't allow it. #BC2#
McDavid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDavid is looking to clinch but Slayer is avoiding it.
Slayer dives in and grabs McDavid's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDavid pushes down on Slayer's head and hops out.
No luck for McDavid with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
McDavid drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Slayer working for a triangle but McDavid defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slayer is looking to sweep but instead, McDavid has passed into half guard.
Slayer is not content to let McDavid control the position.#T1##SUB#
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDavid pulls his head out easily.
McDavid trying to control the action but Slayer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDavid content to control rather than advance.
Slayer's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym 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.
Slayer tries to get to full guard but McDavid has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McDavid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDavid is pressing down on Slayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slayer is holding on for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDavid pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDavid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slayer!
Slayer is desperately trying to improve his position but McDavid has a good base and remains in mount.
McDavid trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
McDavid looking for a guillotine from mount but Slayer is having none of it. #SUB2#
McDavid has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Slayer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy McDavid!
A very excited looking Roy McDavid 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: RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
McDavid throws a series of punches but Stackhouse avoids them all with ease.
McDavid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid dives in for a single leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
McDavid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stackhouse did well to prevent McDavid getting side control.#ES#
Stackhouse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDavid keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McDavid tries to pull guard but Stackhouse holds him up against the cage and eventually McDavid drops back down to his feet.
Stackhouse lands an elbow that stopped McDavid in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Roy McDavid has been cut.
Stackhouse is pressed up against the cage. McDavid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stackhouse down to the mat. Stackhouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.
McDavid slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stackhouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDavid shoots in but Stackhouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stackhouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stackhouse misses with a hook.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid wants to clinch up but Stackhouse keeps it at a distance.
Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
McDavid unleashes a big counter combination but Stackhouse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
Stackhouse misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stackhouse back to the cage. McDavid follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDavid takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Stackhouse gets tackled into the cage by McDavid. McDavid maintains the clinch. #BC#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch.
Stackhouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Stackhouse misses its intended target.
Stackhouse with a nice cross.
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!
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
McDavid slips under a jab.
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but McDavid moves out of range.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stackhouse connects with a body shot that sends McDavid's belly button to the back.
Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDavid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse defends it nicely.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse lands a jab to the head.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stackhouse blocks it well.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Stackhouse lands a nice shot that snaps McDavid's head back.
Stackhouse cracks McDavid with a good jab.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by McDavid.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .#T3#
McDavid throws a head kick that misses
and Stackhouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
McDavid is rocked!
Stackhouse lands a nice shot that snaps McDavid's head back.
McDavid is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
McDavid shoots in looking for a takedown but Stackhouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDavid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stackhouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDavid seems to have recovered his senses.
Stackhouse throws a jab when McDavid was well out of range.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
Stackhouse missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stackhouse checks a leg kick nicely.
Stackhouse tries to bum rush McDavid with a series of wild strikes but McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse with a hook.
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
McDavid wants to clinch.
Stackhouse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stackhouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Stackhouse misses. #CL2#
McDavid darts in and clinches Stackhouse up against the cage.#BC#
Stackhouse 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stackhouse misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid tries to clinch up but Stackhouse circles away and keeps his distance.
McDavid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid tries to move into range but Stackhouse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stackhouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDavid.
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stackhouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?
Stackhouse pushes McDavid off looking to stand but McDavid dives back in and keeps control. #SU2#
McDavid postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stackhouse to stand up.
McDavid fails to land the takedown.
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
McDavid slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDavid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Stackhouse backs off McDavid throws a huge counter combo but Stackhouse manages to avoid it all.
McDavid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stackhouse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDavid somewhat.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.#T1##CL2#
McDavid moves into the clinch.
McDavid prevents Stackhouse from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on McDavid's shoulder, as McDavid tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
McDavid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stackhouse on his heels. He'll look to pass Stackhouse 's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Stackhouse wriggles free and stands up.
Nice straight punches there by Stackhouse . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stackhouse .
Roy McDavid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
McDavid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
Stackhouse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDavid on the side of the head.
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McDavid wants to clinch.
McDavid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDavid thows a leg kick but Stackhouse checks it
and Stackhouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDavid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse defends it nicely.
McDavid slips under a jab.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stackhouse .
McDavid shoots for a double leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well. He's pushed McDavid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stackhouse throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDavid there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stackhouse has knocked McDavid down with a huge combo! Stackhouse steps away and waves a wobbly McDavid back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3#
McDavid moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stackhouse .
McDavid staying out of range there.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDavid.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse scores with a nice head shot.
McDavid dives in and grabs Stackhouse 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stackhouse pushes down on McDavid's head and hops out.
McDavid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stackhouse .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDavid is defended easily by Stackhouse .
McDavid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
McDavid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jason Stackhouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
McDavid looks for a takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well.
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!
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but McDavid ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stackhouse .
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
Stackhouse lands a nice looking body shot.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Stackhouse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid feints the counter takedown.
Stackhouse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stackhouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDavid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stackhouse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stackhouse swivels and escapes.
McDavid tries to clinch but Stackhouse moves out of range.
McDavid looks to score with a jab to the body but Stackhouse is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
McDavid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.
Stackhouse connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McDavid tumbling to the canvas! Stackhouse pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McDavid was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Managedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDavid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDavid won't allow Managedov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Managedov is keeping the position for now.
Managedov wants to sweep but no luck.
McDavid sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDavid'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid tries to free his leg and advance position but Managedov is retaining full guard. #T1#
McDavid trying to control but Managedov is working from the bottom.
McDavid passes Managedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDavid slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Managedov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDavid.
Managedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDavid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDavid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Managedov keeping control of the position.
Managedov wants to improve his position but McDavid is controlling well.
Managedov is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount! #T3#
McDavid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDavid controlling from the full mount.
McDavid tries to control but Managedov wriggling away.
McDavid looking to control and managing it successfully.
Managedov tries to hold on but McDavid postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDavid takes Managedov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Managedov is in trouble.
I would not like to be Managedov right now.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Managedov showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McDavid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McDavid works the jab nicely.
McDavid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
McDavid darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McDavid is working for a kimura but Managedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Managedov is not content to let McDavid control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Managedov wants to improve his position but McDavid is controlling well. #T1#
Managedov is trying to maintain the position but McDavid is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McDavid seems to be working for a kimura but Managedov defends the submission attempt.
McDavid wants to take a breather but Managedov is having none of it.
McDavid trying to mount his opponent but Managedov defends it.
McDavid is keen to just control but Managedov is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Managedov trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Managedov defends it well.
Managedov trying to control here.
McDavid wants to control but Managedov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Managedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDavid sprawls well. McDavid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Managedov gets slowly back to his feet.
McDavid staying out of range there.
McDavid scores with a nice strike.
McDavid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##TD#
McDavid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDavid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDavid slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
McDavid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Managedov is just riding it out for now. McDavid eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Managedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
McDavid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Managedov is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDavid working for a submission but Managedov is keeping him at bay.
McDavid wants to control the pace but Managedov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McDavid dominated that second round.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Managedov takes one to the side of the head.
McDavid connects with a body shot that sends Managedov's belly button to the back.
Managedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDavid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Managedov sprawls and moves away.
Managedov throws a hook but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid lands a slapping body shot.
McDavid with a nice cross.
Managedov connects with a single shot there.
McDavid connects with a body shot that sends Managedov's belly button to the back.#TD#
McDavid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC#
Managedov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Managedov is not content to let McDavid control the position.
Managedov is still in real trouble! Can McDavid finish him?
McDavid controls the position.
Managedov seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
McDavid wants to control for a moment but Managedov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McDavid is pressing down on Managedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Managedov is holding on for now.
McDavid is working hard here to advance position.
McDavid is trying to control the action in half guard but Managedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McDavid seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDavid is keen to just control but Managedov is a slippery customer.
McDavid tries to pass to full mount but Managedov defends it.
McDavid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Managedov can do to turn this around?
McDavid uses his free foot to push down on Managedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Managedov. #SUB#
McDavid has hold of Managedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Managedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McDavid is looking to work his way around to Managedov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Managedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDavid. #T3#
Managedov is trying to escape the mount but McDavid keeps good control and instead manages to take Managedov's back. #SUB#
McDavid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDavid trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
McDavid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Managedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
McDavid is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Managedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McDavid controls the action.
Roy McDavid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Will McDavid go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Managedov is trying to get back to his feet but McDavid has full control of the position and if anything, Managedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McDavid is looking to control Managedov but Managedov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Daleb Managedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDavid just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy McDavid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDavid 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy McDavid!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy McDavid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Benedetti has knocked McDavid down with a huge combo! Benedetti steps away and waves a wobbly McDavid back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
McDavid is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Roy McDavid has been cut.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
McDavid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benedetti sprawls and moves away.
Oh McDavid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by McDavid.
McDavid seems to have got his legs back now.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid tries to counter with a takedown but Benedetti is quick to defend against it.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
McDavid has managed to clinch.
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!
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that McDavid has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
McDavid taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
McDavid tries to pull guard but Benedetti won't allow it.
McDavid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDavid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDavid tries to pull guard but Benedetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy McDavid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDavid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti lands a hook that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
McDavid's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by McDavid.#CL#
McDavid moves into the clinch successfully.
McDavid blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
Benedetti tries to break the clinch but McDavid is controlling the position.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
McDavid is trying to pull guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
McDavid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDavid wants to stall. #BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.#T4#
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch but Benedetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
McDavid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benedetti sprawls and moves away.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid's cut.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McDavid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Benedetti has knocked McDavid down with a huge combo! Benedetti steps away and waves a wobbly McDavid back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDavid tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away. #TD#
McDavid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benedetti's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti controlling the position well.
Benedetti trying to control but McDavid postures up. #T1#
Benedetti controlling the position well. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDavid.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti wants to get back to full guard.
McDavid works his foot free and advances to mount.
Benedetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
McDavid content just to control the position here.
Benedetti tries to lock up and control but McDavid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benedetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benedetti regains half guard.#SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura but Benedetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDavid to get the leverage.
Benedetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDavid is working away from the top position though.
McDavid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDavid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Benedetti is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benedetti defends it well.
McDavid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benedetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDavid is working away from the top position though.
Benedetti is refusing to be controlled, as McDavid sits in half guard.
Benedetti is concentrating on defense, preventing McDavid from advancing position.
McDavid trying to control from half guard but Benedetti is working away. #SUB#
McDavid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDavid is trying to control. Benedetti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but Benedetti defending well.
Benedetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid tries to pass to full mount but Benedetti defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benedetti defends it well.
Benedetti tries to roll over but McDavid keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDavid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDavid slips a straight right by Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but McDavid ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
McDavid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benedetti avoids it really well and circles away.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target. #TD#
McDavid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benedetti was covering up waiting for the punch and McDavid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDavid pushes down on Benedetti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDavid wants to pass to mount but Benedetti is defending the position.
McDavid wants to control but Benedetti is keeping him busy. #T3#
McDavid tries to pass to full mount but Benedetti defends it.
Benedetti desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but Benedetti defending well.
Benedetti is refusing to be controlled, as McDavid sits in half guard.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep. McDavid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDavid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benedetti is pressing down on McDavid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benedetti has McDavid pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benedetti working a defensive guard here.
McDavid preventing the sweep.
McDavid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
McDavid trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as McDavid tries to pass.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing McDavid from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benedetti takes a swing at McDavid's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid'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.
#R4##CL#
McDavid darts in and clinches Benedetti up against the cage.
McDavid jumps guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
McDavid is trying to pull guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDavid tries to pull guard but Benedetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy McDavid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from McDavid.
McDavid taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid keeps control of Benedetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti wants to get back to striking at distance but McDavid won't allow it.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mario Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A short left from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid misses the jab.
McDavid goes for a double leg but Benedetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benedetti continues to drive forward.
Benedetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDavid tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but McDavid avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti misses with a double jab. #T2#
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Benedetti there.
McDavid tries to clinch up.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.#T3#
McDavid is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDavid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mario Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDavid misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDavid tries to clinch
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by McDavid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roy McDavid'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!
#R5#
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid with a poor takedown
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDavid.
McDavid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
McDavid attempts a counter takedown but Benedetti avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and McDavid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
McDavid blocks an uppercut.
McDavid scores with a hook to the body.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid avoiding damage.
Benedetti can't break the clinch.
McDavid has Benedetti pressed against the cage, preventing Benedetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roy McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McDavid looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDavid's head.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##TD#
McDavid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benedetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Benedetti is trying to maintain the position but McDavid is very close to passing his half guard.
McDavid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benedetti wants to improve his position but McDavid is controlling well. #SUB#
McDavid is working for a submission of some sort.
McDavid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benedetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Benedetti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDavid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benedetti is concentrating on defense, preventing McDavid from advancing position.
McDavid is keen to just control but Benedetti is a slippery customer.
McDavid tries to pass to full mount but Benedetti defends it.
McDavid is trying to control the action in half guard but Benedetti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benedetti defends it well.
Benedetti keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDavid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDavid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benedetti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti is the new lightweight champion!
Mario Benedetti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DCS STRIKE 47
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
McDavid lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Stackhouse misses. #TD#
McDavid fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stackhouse sprawls well initially but McDavid persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Stackhouse won't allow it.
McDavid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDavid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDavid 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDavid is working for a submission of some sort.
McDavid trying to pass the guard but Stackhouse defending well. #T1#
Stackhouse pushes McDavid off looking to stand but McDavid dives back in and keeps control.
McDavid wants to pass to mount but Stackhouse is defending the position.
McDavid trying to control from half guard but Stackhouse is working away.
Stackhouse pushes McDavid off but McDavid dives into side control. #SUB#
McDavid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stackhouse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
McDavid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McDavid swings around for an armbar but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McDavid's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDavid is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
McDavid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stackhouse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDavid has Stackhouse in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McDavid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stackhouse has picked McDavid up and slammed him! McDavid can't keep hold of the triangle and Stackhouse manages to pass to side control!#T3#
McDavid is trying to work for a sweep but Stackhouse has mounted him!
McDavid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but McDavid is controlling the position.
McDavid is trying to control but Stackhouse manages to pass to mount!
McDavid is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDavid is working hard here to advance position.
McDavid regains half guard.
McDavid wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Stackhouse has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but McDavid manages to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDavid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stackhouse wants to get up but he can't break McDavid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roy McDavid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McDavid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stackhouse won't be happy with that.
McDavid is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDavid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stackhouse keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
McDavid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stackhouse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDavid but great work by Stackhouse .
McDavid tries to bench press Stackhouse off him but Stackhouse keeps the position.
McDavid is trying to work for a sweep but Stackhouse has mounted him!
McDavid is working to get back to half guard.
McDavid 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stackhouse in particular looking to stall.#T2#
McDavid is looking to improve his position.
Stackhouse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDavid wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McDavid wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping busy.
McDavid tries to roll over but Stackhouse keeps him under control.
McDavid is not content to let Stackhouse control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stackhouse sprawls well. Stackhouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDavid gets slowly back to his feet.
Roy McDavid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stackhouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDavid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
McDavid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stackhouse sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stackhouse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDavid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDavid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDavid blocks a jab.
McDavid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDavid scores with a jab. Stackhouse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDavid scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Stackhouse moves away from the strike by McDavid.
McDavid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stackhouse .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stackhouse as he jumps to the side.
McDavid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDavid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
McDavid throws a combination. Stackhouse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Stackhouse 's head but Stackhouse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Stackhouse is out of range.
McDavid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
McDavid tries to clinch but Stackhouse is having none of it.
Stackhouse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDavid momentarily.
McDavid swings for the body but Stackhouse moves out of range.
Stackhouse throws a right and a left that McDavid avoids nicely.
Stackhouse 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.
Nice jab there from Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McDavid dives in and scores a takedown into Stackhouse 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
McDavid wants to pass the guard but Stackhouse is keeping the position.#T1#
McDavid looking to sit in guard and control but Stackhouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McDavid is trying to control the position but Stackhouse postures up. #SUB#
McDavid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stackhouse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stackhouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDavid 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
McDavid has his foot on Stackhouse 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stackhouse works his way back into a safe position though.
McDavid pulls Stackhouse in close to prevent any damage.
McDavid working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
McDavid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDavid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDavid wants to control but Stackhouse passes easily into half guard. #T3#
McDavid wants to get back to full guard but Stackhouse has passed into side control.
McDavid is trying to work for a sweep but Stackhouse has mounted him!
McDavid is trying desperately to improve position.
Stackhouse content just to control the position here.
Stackhouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDavid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDavid tries to reverse the position but Stackhouse maintains control.#SU2#
Stackhouse stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Stackhouse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stackhouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse looks to throw the jab but McDavid is out of range.
A big right from Stackhouse misses.
McDavid feinted with a counter takedown.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stackhouse won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stackhouse is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDavid has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDavid trying to control the position but Stackhouse is working away. #SUB#
McDavid tries for a kimura but Stackhouse is defending well.
McDavid is looking to take a break and control but Stackhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Stackhouse really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
McDavid moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stackhouse swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McDavid rushes Stackhouse and presses him up against the cage.
McDavid is trying to maintain a safe position but Stackhouse gets an underhook and turns McDavid into the cage.
McDavid is looking to control Stackhouse 's arms but Stackhouse gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDavid has his back to the cage.
McDavid presses Stackhouse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Stackhouse breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McDavid does it's job there.
McDavid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stackhouse thinking.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Stackhouse 's shoulder, as Stackhouse tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Stackhouse looks to land a left hand but McDavid moved out of range nicely.
McDavid attempts a counter takedown but Stackhouse avoids it well and moves away.
McDavid stalks Stackhouse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stackhouse 's face. Stackhouse staggers backwards, shaken.
McDavid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stackhouse 's head backwards.
A left and a right from McDavid both land. Nice combination.
Stackhouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid needs to keep his hands up - Stackhouse had a free shot at his head there.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch but Stackhouse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for McDavid with that takedown attempt.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stackhouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDavid defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
McDavid shoots for a double leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well. He's pushed McDavid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and McDavid counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
McDavid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stackhouse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDavid, into his guard. #REVB#
McDavid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stackhouse 's guard. #REVR#
Stackhouse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stackhouse keeping moving, preventing McDavid from controlling successfully. #T3#
McDavid looking to pass the guard.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McDavid manages to pass to side control.
McDavid tries to pass to full mount but Stackhouse defends it.
McDavid is trying to control the action in half guard but Stackhouse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roy McDavid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Stackhouse won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDavid trying to advance position but Stackhouse counters by regaining guard.
McDavid stops Stackhouse from standing up.
McDavid passes Stackhouse 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stackhouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDavid. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stackhouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDavid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McDavid had his way with Jason Stackhouse in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McDavid lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McDavid.
McDavid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stackhouse to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
McDavid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDavid lands in his opponent's guard.
McDavid passes Stackhouse 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
McDavid is pressing down on Stackhouse 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stackhouse is holding on for now.
Stackhouse is refusing to be controlled, as McDavid sits in half guard.
Stackhouse is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount!
McDavid forces the positional change into back control. #T2##SUB#
McDavid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stackhouse defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #ES2#
McDavid has his opponent's back but Stackhouse is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off McDavid.
McDavid jabs at Stackhouse 's body.
Stackhouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and McDavid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stackhouse !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
McDavid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDavid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stackhouse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
McDavid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stackhouse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDavid trying to control the action but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
McDavid wants to take a breather but Stackhouse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McDavid. #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.#ES2#
Stackhouse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McDavid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut
and McDavid counters with a stiff right hand.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
McDavid feinted with a counter takedown.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and McDavid counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Stackhouse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Stackhouse .
I think Stackhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Roy McDavid retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DSC STRIKE 42
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1##TD#
McDavid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaq did well to prevent McDavid getting side control.#SUB#
McDavid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaq has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDavid trying to mount his opponent but Shaq defends it.
McDavid is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaq is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaq is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McDavid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaq is looking to escape. #T1#
McDavid content just to control the position here.
McDavid wants to control but instead Shaq manages to regain half guard.
McDavid trying to control the action but Shaq is working from the bottom.
Shaq looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDavid trying to control the action but Shaq is working from the bottom.
McDavid trying to mount his opponent but Shaq defends it.
McDavid controlling the action here.
Shaq is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount! #T3#
McDavid controlling the position easily from mount.
McDavid tries to control but Shaq wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Shaq really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McDavid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDavid controlling his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDavid trying to control but Shaq is having none of it.
Shaq wants to try and get back to his feet.
McDavid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaq is squirming around, avoiding McDavid's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McDavid 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#
McDavid's corner calls for a 1-2. McDavid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
McDavid feints and as Shaq raises his hands in defense, McDavid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaq wants to get back to his feet but McDavid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shaq keeping full guard, as McDavid tries to pass.
McDavid stops Shaq from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
McDavid wants to control from the top but Shaq keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDavid darts in looking for a takedown but Shaq gets double underhooks and turns McDavid into the cage.
Roy McDavid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDavid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaq manages to avoid it.
Shaq steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDavid.
Shaq on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDavid is looking to clinch.
Shaq with the counter takedown but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid lands a slapping body shot.
McDavid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice takedown defense from Shaq. No joy for McDavid on that attempt.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaq was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
Shaq feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from McDavid.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaq feints the counter takedown.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaq but Shaq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaq drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDavid defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy McDavid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDavid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3##TD#
McDavid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaq on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaq's guard now, I'm sure.
McDavid pushing down on Shaq's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDavid is looking to take a break and control but Shaq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaq wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shaq still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shaq has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McDavid can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Shaq happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Shaq 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.
Shaq wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDavid keeps working.
Shaq scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McDavid to see if he's OK.
Shaq controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shaq.
McDavid prevents Shaq from improving position.
McDavid takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McDavid dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD#
McDavid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaq on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaq's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaq keeping moving, preventing McDavid from controlling successfully.
McDavid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roy McDavid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDavid advances to half guard. #SUB#
McDavid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaq sees it coming and defends easily.
McDavid trying to control the action but Shaq is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDavid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaq knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
McDavid is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDavid controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
McDavid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDavid uses his free foot to push down on Shaq's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaq. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDavid content just to control the position here.
McDavid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaq is looking to escape.
McDavid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDavid looking to control but Shaq is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
McDavid controlling the pace for now.
McDavid trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDavid controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
McDavid moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shaq has worked his arm free - good work by Shaq! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDavid lands with a nice body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaq takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDavid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaq at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McDavid clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDavid!
Shaq avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaq tries to counter with a clinch but McDavid shakes him off and moves away.
McDavid misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Shaq counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDavid gets full guard.#SUB#
Shaq has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDavid to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shaq is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDavid pulls down on the head and he's put Shaq to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy McDavid!
Roy McDavid is the new lightweight champion!
Roy McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Roadman Shaq had this to say: '"Perspiration ting"'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Stetson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stetson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDavid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Stetson tries to sprawl but McDavid drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McDavid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Stetson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stetson pushes McDavid off looking to stand but McDavid dives back in and keeps control.
Stetson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson is trying to escape back to his feet but McDavid uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McDavid in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stetson keeps working. #T1#
Stetson wants to get back to his feet.
McDavid controlling the position.
Stetson pushes McDavid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McDavid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stetson stops McDavid from passing to mount.
Stetson pushes McDavid away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McDavid gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
McDavid has hold of Stetson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stetson seems comfortable defending it but McDavid has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stetson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stetson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McDavid couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid!
A relieved looking Roy McDavid 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: DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
McDavid misses with the combination.
Daldo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Daldo saw that one coming.
McDavid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daldo's head.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daldo throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid.
Daldo just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from McDavid lands.
Daldo just misses with a punch to the body.
McDavid cracks a nice hook into Daldo's ribs.
Daldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
McDavid moves into the clinch.
Daldo is trying to stall.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Daldo.
Daldo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daldo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daldo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daldo. #T1#
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McDavid scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Daldo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Daldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDavid or not. #BC2#
McDavid breaks the clinch.
McDavid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
McDavid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daldo fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Daldo back into the cage.#BC2#
McDavid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from McDavid both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by McDavid. #ROC2#
Daldo is rocked!
McDavid misses with a two punch combination.
Daldo attempts a counter takedown but McDavid avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Daldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDavid misses with a hook. Daldo ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for McDavid.
Roy McDavid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for McDavid.#T2#
McDavid circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Daldo to the canvas! Daldo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McDavid keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy McDavid!
Roy McDavid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DSC STRIKE 35
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
McDavid misses with a wild combination.
McDavid throws a hook but Shaq blocks it.
McDavid looks to land a combination but Shaq avoids it well. #TD#
Shaq looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDavid trying to control here.
Shaq drops an elbow to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaq is looking to take a break and control but McDavid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaq passes the guard and advances to mount!
McDavid tries to lock up and control but Shaq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Shaq is landing with some decent strikes but McDavid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shaq lands a heavy elbow.
Shaq punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shaq lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDavid tries to lock up and control but Shaq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaq punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Shaq.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Shaq working for a submission but McDavid is keeping him at bay.
Shaq with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Shaq connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shaq landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shaq scoring with strikes but McDavid is staying in there. #T2#
McDavid taking shots to the head.
Shaq is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McDavid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McDavid is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Shaq.
Shaq landing shots from mount.
McDavid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaq is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shaq is landing with some decent strikes but McDavid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Shaq.#SUB#
Shaq goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDavid is on top in guard. #SUB#
Shaq is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
McDavid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDavid trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDavid trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaq manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shaq tries to free his leg and advance position but McDavid is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDavid trying to keep a closed guard but Shaq is proving a slippery customer.
Shaq trying to control the position from guard on top but McDavid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDavid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaq distracts McDavid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDavid pulls Shaq in to control the position.
Shaq lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDavid looking for a sweep. Not yet McDavid, not yet.
Shaq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shaq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
McDavid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaq defends well.
Shaq trying to control the position from guard on top but McDavid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roadman Shaq dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McDavid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?
Shaq takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDavid's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McDavid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDavid throws a body punch but Shaq moves out of range.
Shaq appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDavid wants to clinch but Shaq slips to the side#TD#
and Shaq counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shaq throwing shots but McDavid is blocking nicely.
Shaq winds up and cracks McDavid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDavid tries to roll over but Shaq keeps him under control.
Shaq is looking to take a break and control but McDavid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaq working over McDavid with some ground and pound. McDavid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shaq winds up and cracks McDavid with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDavid is looking to control Shaq's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDavid avoid being mounted?#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaq connects with a nice short shot to McDavid's temple.
Shaq is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaq working McDavid over with strikes.
McDavid trying to control but Shaq postures up.
Shaq looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Shaq there.
McDavid trying to control from the bottom.
Shaq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaq is keen to just control but McDavid is a slippery customer.
McDavid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Shaq sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDavid defending well though.
Shaq not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Shaq there.
Shaq trying to control from half guard but McDavid is working away.
Shaq working McDavid over with strikes.
Shaq trying to pass the guard but McDavid defending well.
McDavid gets full guard.
McDavid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaq is one step ahead there.
McDavid keeping full guard, as Shaq tries to pass. #T3#
Shaq is in close to McDavid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid looking to control.
Shaq throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDavid trying to control the position.
McDavid 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#
Shaq gets full guard.
McDavid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDavid preventing the sweep.
McDavid forces his way into half guard.#T4#
McDavid wants to pass the guard but Shaq is defending well.
McDavid is taking a breather. Shaq 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.
McDavid trying to control from half guard but Shaq is working away. #SUB2#
McDavid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDavid works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roadman Shaq dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
McDavid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDavid.
McDavid cracks Shaq with an open hand slap.
Shaq takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDavid tries to clinch
and Shaq counters with a nice body kick.
McDavid dips to his left and cracks Shaq with an uppercut!
Shaq dodges the punch combination from McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaq paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As McDavid tries to get set, Shaq tries to push him back and clinch up but McDavid manages to avoid the attempt.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Roy McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDavid, as that shot connected. #T1#
McDavid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Shaq does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaq tried to counter with a leg kick but McDavid avoided it.
McDavid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid throws a body punch but Shaq moves out of range. #CL#
Shaq closes the distance and clinches.
McDavid tries to work over Shaq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDavid presses Shaq against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Shaq.
Shaq throws an elbow that misses.
McDavid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaq's elbow.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaq uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Shaq misses with an elbow over the top.
Shaq changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDavid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McDavid checks a low kick from Shaq.
McDavid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Shaq drives through and clinches with McDavid against the cage.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDavid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from McDavid.
I was talking to Shaq's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Shaq wants the takedown. McDavid is fighting it off but Shaq persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDavid's guard against the cage.
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!
Shaq stands up over McDavid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaq with a nice head shot there.
Shaq scoring with some ground and pound.
Shaq is looking to work some ground and pound but McDavid has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
McDavid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaq defends well.
McDavid 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shaq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDavid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaq won't allow McDavid to sweep him here.
Shaq is working McDavid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDavid controls Shaq momentarily but Shaq frees himself.
Shaq trying to control but McDavid is working from the bottom. #T4#
Shaq throws a big elbow that misses.
McDavid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDavid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaq in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaq trying to control but McDavid is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDavid swings for the body but Shaq moves out of range.
McDavid missing with a left hand there. Shaq was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDavid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDavid scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Roy McDavid just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
McDavid instigates a clinch.
McDavid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDavid misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McDavid.
Nice elbow from Shaq.
McDavid is looking to control Shaq's arms but Shaq gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDavid has his back to the cage.
Shaq throws an elbow that misses.
McDavid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaq.
Roy McDavid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDavid blocks the elbow strike.
McDavid wants a takedown.
McDavid cracks Shaq with a nice body shot.#T1#
McDavid working aggressively here.
McDavid lands a body shot.
McDavid wants to stall.
McDavid blocks an elbow strike from Shaq.
Shaq blocks a body shot from McDavid.
A short uppercut from McDavid.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid has Shaq pushed against the cage.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid trying to stall but Shaq improves his position.
Shaq misses with an elbow over the top.
Shaq lands an elbow inside that McDavid shrugs off.
McDavid can't find room to land a body shot as Shaq controls the action.
Shaq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2##TD#
Shaq is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDavid can't fight it off and eventually Shaq manages to take the fight to the floor. McDavid looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaq throws a strike but McDavid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
McDavid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDavid trying to control but Shaq is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid stopping the sweep attempt from Shaq.#T3#
McDavid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDavid trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDavid passes Shaq's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDavid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaq is looking to improve his position.
McDavid is looking to advance position but Shaq won't allow it.
McDavid is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McDavid looking to sit in guard and control but Shaq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaq wants to control from the top but McDavid keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Roy McDavid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Shaq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Shaq shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shaq showed some decent athleticism there.
McDavid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDavid.#SUB2#
McDavid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaq defends it easily.
Shaq wants to control from the top but McDavid keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaq looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaq won't allow McDavid to sweep him here. #T1#
Shaq is working McDavid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shaq wants to control from the top but McDavid keeps moving.
Shaq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaq postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaq postures up and lands a big shot to McDavid's brow.
Shaq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDavid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDavid keeping full guard, as Shaq tries to pass.
Shaq postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
McDavid keeping moving, preventing Shaq from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDavid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaq doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaq manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roadman Shaq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDavid has Shaq pulled in close to control his posture.
Shaq postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaq lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaq wants to control from the top but McDavid keeps moving.
Shaq throws a strike but McDavid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
McDavid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDavid trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDavid won't allow Shaq to sweep him here.
McDavid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shaq wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDavid is pushing down on Shaq's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaq is fighting to maintain full guard but McDavid has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDavid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaq keeps working.
McDavid is just content to waste time from the top position. Shaq takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDavid's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roadman Shaq showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaq 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roadman Shaq!
Roadman Shaq is the new lightweight champion!
Roadman Shaq gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DSC STRIKE 32
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Fon misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid counters with a three punch combo that has Fon backing up. Fon nods at McDavid to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from McDavid does it's job there.
Fon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rae Fon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDavid throws a hook but Fon avoids it easily.
Fon doesn't manage to clinch there - McDavid circles away.
McDavid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from McDavid does it's job there.#ROC#
Fon is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Fon misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from McDavid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fon is still on wobbly legs! Can McDavid finish him?
McDavid drops Fon with a huge uppercut! Fon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McDavid is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy McDavid!
A very excited looking Roy McDavid 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: DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
A nice combination there by McDavid. #CUT#
It looks like Temirlan Ashimov has been cut.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
Ashimov feints the counter takedown.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Ashimov moved out of range.
A slow jab from Ashimov misses its intended target.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ashimov on the side of the head. #ROC#
Ashimov is rocked!
McDavid lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ashimov - he's out on his feet here! McDavid follows up with another monster hook that separates Ashimov from consciousness! Ashimov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! McDavid stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy McDavid!
A victorious Roy McDavid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DSC STRIKE 27
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Shaq throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaq looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaq lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
McDavid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDavid.
That kick from Shaq tenderised McDavid's leg. McDavid is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDavid 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.
Shaq on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaq takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Shaq gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
Shaq throws an elbow that misses.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaq lands a nice elbow. #T1#
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaq.
McDavid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaq misses with an elbow strike.
Shaq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDavid scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDavid wants to break free but Shaq has control.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaq as McDavid tries to tie him up.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaq misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaq just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDavid's brow.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDavid avoids the elbow strike from Shaq, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shaq throws an elbow but misses.
McDavid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDavid's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McDavid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
McDavid is trying to force a seperation but Shaq has the dominant position.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McDavid.
Shaq lands a damaging elbow.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDavid.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaq just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDavid's brow.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McDavid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaq dodges the punch combination from McDavid.
Shaq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDavid's calf.
Shaq slips a jab and a cross from McDavid.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from McDavid.
Shaq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDavid misses with a few strikes there.
Shaq shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Roadman Shaq has been cut.
No joy there for McDavid, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Shaq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaq feints and then cracks McDavid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDavid down.
McDavid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Shaq saw that one coming.
McDavid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaq.
McDavid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDavid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDavid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDavid goes for a double leg but Shaq avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaq continues to drive forward.
Roadman Shaq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaq.
McDavid throws a hook but Shaq avoids it easily.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaq fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDavid is out of range.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Shaq's head but Shaq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Shaq fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDavid, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McDavid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaq throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaq.
McDavid throws a jab when Shaq was well out of range.
McDavid swings for the body but Shaq moves out of range.
McDavid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
Shaq wants to land a leg kick but McDavid is out of range. #CL#
Shaq clinches.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDavid avoids the elbow strike from Shaq, against the cage.
McDavid avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaq.
Shaq lands a damaging elbow.
McDavid is trying to maintain a safe position but Shaq gets an underhook and turns McDavid into the cage.
Shaq misses with an elbow strike.
Shaq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaq just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDavid's brow.
Shaq misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaq.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roadman Shaq will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roadman Shaq's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Good work by McDavid as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Shaq connects with a leg kick. McDavid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDavid misses with a hook.
McDavid lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaq's head.
Shaq connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaq throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaq scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaq.
McDavid misses with a body shot. #CL#
McDavid gets tackled into the cage by Shaq. Shaq maintains the clinch.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from McDavid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid working aggressively here.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDavid blocks the elbow strike.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaq blocks an uppercut.
McDavid avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaq.#T1#
Shaq blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roadman Shaq has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaq pushes off an throws an elbow but McDavid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
McDavid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid scores with a jab to the head.
Roy McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Shaq.
Roadman Shaq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDavid lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaq's head.#CL#
Shaq has McDavid up against the cage in a clinch.
McDavid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDavid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
Shaq pushes off an throws an elbow but McDavid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDavid wants to break free but Shaq has control.
McDavid lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDavid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Shaq is rocked!
McDavid avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaq.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
McDavid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaq throws a low kick but McDavid avoids it.#T2#
Shaq throws out a leg kick but McDavid moves out of range and Shaq only half commits.
Shaq throws a low kick but McDavid moves out of range easily.
Shaq tries to land a front kick but McDavid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDavid jabs Shaq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
Shaq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid closes the distance and clinches up with Shaq, looking for a takedown. McDavid pushes Shaq against the cage but Shaq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaq looks to land a body kick but McDavid moved away.#CL#
Shaq instigates a clinch.
McDavid avoids the elbow strike from Shaq, against the cage.
Shaq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDavid blocks an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid blocks an elbow strike from Shaq.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaq uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq. #T3#
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Shaq.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from McDavid - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid is trying to stall.
Shaq misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaq.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDavid tries to break free but Shaq pushes him back against the cage.
McDavid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDavid blocks the elbow strike.
The referee calls for McDavid to work. #BC2#
McDavid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Shaq is out of range.
McDavid moves out of range as Shaq throws a body kick.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaq is looking to counter the offense by McDavid and move into the clinch.#TD2#
McDavid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaq is staying active underneath McDavid, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McDavid is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDavid is trying to work for a kimura but Shaq is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roadman Shaq's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a jab to the body
and Shaq counters with a solid body kick.
McDavid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaq tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
Shaq scores with a leg kick.
McDavid throws a body punch but Shaq moves out of range.
As McDavid backs away, Shaq returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Shaq's shoulder, as Shaq tries to avoid the shot.
McDavid misses with a combination
and Shaq counters with a nice kick to the body.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaq moves away.
McDavid lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Shaq slips the punch.
Shaq slips a jab and a cross from McDavid.
Shaq takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Shaq closes the distance and pushes McDavid back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
McDavid breaks the clinch.
Shaq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1##TD2#
Shaq gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDavid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDavid looking to pass the guard.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDavid being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
McDavid looking to sit in guard and control but Shaq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shaq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaq lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaq is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaq has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDavid wants to control the position but Shaq says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDavid taking some punishment here, with Shaq in his half guard.
McDavid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDavid.
Shaq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
McDavid being controlled here, momentarily.
McDavid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaq is looking to work some ground and pound but McDavid has wrist control.
Shaq trying to control but McDavid is working from the bottom.
Shaq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roadman Shaq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaq with a nice head shot there.
Shaq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDavid looking for a sweep. Not yet McDavid, not yet.
Shaq lands a couple of digs.
McDavid wants to sweep here but Shaq controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Shaq scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shaq postures up.
Shaq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaq landing some decent shots from guard.
Shaq stopping the sweep attempt from McDavid.
Shaq wants to stand but McDavid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shaq trying to control the position from guard on top but McDavid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaq scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roadman Shaq showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaq has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roadman Shaq!
Roadman Shaq is the new lightweight champion!
Roadman Shaq gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DSC STRIKE 24
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Thorn throws a lazy body kick
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
McDavid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thorn is looking to stand up but McDavid isn't so interested in that idea.
McDavid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thorn can't keep his opponent in guard - McDavid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDavid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thorn sees it coming and defends easily.
McDavid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorn keeps working. #T1#
Thorn tries to get to full guard but McDavid has control of the leg.
McDavid prevents Thorn from standing back up. #SUB2#
McDavid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thorn defends it well.
Thorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
McDavid maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thorn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McDavid has cracked it and Thorn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McDavid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid! Roy McDavid retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Roy McDavid 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: DSC STRIKE 21
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.#TD2#
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDavid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDavid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee's coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches 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.
McDavid trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
McDavid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
McDavid is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping hold of McDavid's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDavid is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDavid wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee tries to roll over but McDavid keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDavid in particular looking to stall.
McDavid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McDavid is trying for a kimura here. Lee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McDavid wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid! Roy McDavid retains his lightweight title!
Roy McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DSC STRIKE 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Craig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDavid at a distance.
McDavid has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Craig is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDavid takes a swing at Craig's ribcage but misses.
McDavid lands a jab to Craig's midsection.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
McDavid has a takedown stuffed.
Craig seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craig moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Craig tries to clinch but McDavid is having none of it.
McDavid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Craig counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Craig gets caught napping as McDavid dives in and scores a takedown. Craig manages to retain guard.
McDavid 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.
McDavid slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
McDavid in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Craig tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McDavid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid! Roy McDavid retains his lightweight title!
Roy McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DSC STRIKE 14
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Silfversvanz clinches up with McDavid and pushes him back against the cage.
Silfversvanz is leaning against McDavid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDavid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silfversvanz throws a head punch that misses.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
McDavid pulls guard successfully.
McDavid trying to keep a closed guard but Silfversvanz is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
McDavid has his feet on Silfversvanz's thighs here. He's pushed Silfversvanz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silfversvanz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy McDavid!
Roy McDavid is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Roy McDavid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Willems (ranked 6120 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy McDavid (ranked 3320 p4p, 346 weight class). Sven Willems has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

180 cm
21 yrs
181 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
163 lbs

Willems

McDavid

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roy McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDavid shoots in but Willems avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willems appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Willems counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDavid won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Willems (4) vs (0) McDavid
Willems trying to control the position but McDavid is working away.
McDavid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willems moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Willems is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDavid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willems controls the position from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid is not content to let Willems control the position.
McDavid is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Willems politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Willems prefers to stall for the moment though.
Willems'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.
Willems 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems is looking to take a break and control but McDavid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willems working away.

Willems thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDavid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willems's best efforts.
Willems is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Willems trying to control from half guard but McDavid is working away.
Willems moves into full mount! McDavid won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (7) vs (0) McDavid
Willems sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDavid for as long as he can get away with.
McDavid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Willems wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McDavid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Willems looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems controlling the pace for now.
Willems is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McDavid is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Willems (10) vs (0) McDavid

McDavid showing good submission defense here.

Willems is looking for the choke from the back position but McDavid is controlling his hands well.

Willems looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willems is hanging on to McDavid's back as he tries to escape.
Willems is riding his opponent, not letting McDavid buck him off.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Willems working for the choke.
Will Willems go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

McDavid fending off the submission attempt from Willems.

McDavid defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Willems's arms.
McDavid turns into Willems and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (10) vs (2) McDavid

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDavid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDavid trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDavid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willems swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willems pulls McDavid in to control the position.
McDavid trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
McDavid stays in close to Willems's body and controls the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Willems 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: Willems (12) vs (2) McDavid
Willems with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willems continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Willems stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDavid swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McDavid has his foot on Willems's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willems works his way back into a safe position though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to free his leg and advance position but McDavid is retaining full guard.
Willems 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.
Willems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDavid is keeping the position for now.
Willems slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (15) vs (2) McDavid
McDavid is looking to regain half guard here but Willems keeps moving and retains side control.
McDavid trying to remain calm as Willems controls from the top position.
Further stalling from Willems.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Willems thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDavid keeping his opponent close.
McDavid tries to bench press Willems off him but Willems keeps the position.

Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willems trying to control the action but McDavid is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Willems goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDavid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willems but great work by McDavid.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Willems (15) vs (6) McDavid
McDavid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Willems is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

McDavid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Willems manages to get to full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems is pulling down on McDavid's head to control his posture.
Willems 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.
Willems pulls McDavid in close to prevent any damage.
McDavid wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Willems bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDavid's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (17) vs (6) McDavid
Willems content to stall in guard here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

McDavid looking for a guillotine here but Willems defends easily.
Willems is stalling in the full guard.

McDavid has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willems is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDavid.
Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (20) vs (6) McDavid
Willems controlling the position from side mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Willems trying to control the position but McDavid is working away.

Willems wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDavid, who protects the arm well.
McDavid is looking to regain half guard here but Willems keeps moving and retains side control.
Willems controlling the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is looking for a sweep.
Willems trying to control the position but McDavid is working away.
Willems slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDavid struggling a bit here.
McDavid seems a little lost for a moment, as Willems dominates the positioning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willems takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roy McDavid (ranked 3268 p4p, 338 weight class) and Magnus Thoressen (ranked 6534 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Roy McDavid has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roy McDavid seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

177 cm
25 yrs
163 lbs

178 cm
19 yrs
167 lbs

McDavid

Thoressen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roy McDavid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Magnus Thoressen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

McDavid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDavid (2) vs (0) Thoressen
Thoressen wants to improve his position but McDavid is controlling well.
Thoressen is staying active underneath McDavid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDavid works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDavid (5) vs (0) Thoressen

McDavid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Thoressen tries to improve his position but McDavid has taken his back! McDavid has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Thoressen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McDavid pushes Thoressen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy McDavid!
Roy McDavid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dixon Camara (ranked 6659 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy McDavid (ranked 3257 p4p, 339 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

184 cm
19 yrs
180 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
163 lbs

Camara

McDavid

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dixon Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roy McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

McDavid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDavid showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) McDavid

McDavid is working for a submission of some sort.

McDavid 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! Camara is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid!
Roy McDavid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DSC STRIKE 4
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
McDavid closes the distance and pushes Koloff back into the cage.#TD#
McDavid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koloff is trying to keep an underhook but McDavid manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McDavid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koloff is just riding it out for now. McDavid eventually gives up the hold.
McDavid blocks the strikes from Koloff.
McDavid works his way into side control.
Koloff stops McDavid from passing to mount. #SUB#
McDavid in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Koloff is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid!
An out of breath Roy McDavid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ivan Koloff spoke after the fight, saying 'I must do better'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 1
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
McGillicutty throws a head kick but Mc David moves out of range.
Mc David is looking to counter punch.
John McGillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Mc David lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGillicutty doesn't seem phased though.
Mc David connects with a body shot that sends McGillicutty's belly button to the back.
McGillicutty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGillicutty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGillicutty tried to score with a low kick but Mc David checks it.
We've been informed that McGillicutty 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.
McGillicutty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGillicutty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.
McGillicutty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from McGillicutty misses
letting Mc David counter with a right hand.
McGillicutty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGillicutty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGillicutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mc David counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Mc David instigates a clinch.
McGillicutty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mc David - that landed with a thud. #T1##TD#
Mc David gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mc David wants to work for an arm triangle but McGillicutty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mc David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGillicutty sees it coming and defends easily.
Mc David is keen to just control but McGillicutty is a slippery customer.
Mc David works his way into side control. #SUB#
Mc David has an Americana. McGillicutty didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mc David is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mc David hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roy Mc David!
In defeat, John McGillicutty stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you win. Sometimes you pick a fight with your opponent in the parking garage post-fight.'.

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