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Event:
C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
McDonald wants to clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
McDonald is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie working away.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
Gracie trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDonald tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T1#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie 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.
Gracie is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bryan Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.
McDonald wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T2#
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonald trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
McDonald is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bryan Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dave McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
C4 - XXVIII - Dias vs Williams
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick but Kangas moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Kangas circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald backing away here, and Kangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kangas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Kangas feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Kangas counters by clinching up.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Kangas is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kangas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kangas lands a nice knee to the body.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Dave McDonald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas lands a nice elbow. #T1#
McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Kangas blocks with his arms.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kangas lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kangas obliges.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Kangas lands a nice elbow.
Kangas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kangas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Dave McDonald's cut is getting worse.
Kangas crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
Kangas working McDonald over with knees to the body.
Kangas avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Kangas lands an elbow inside.
Kangas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kangas. #CUT2#Dave McDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kangas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Dave McDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave McDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Kangas! |
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Event:
C4 XXIII - Wu vs. Dias
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lavice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lavice misses the jab.
Lavice tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavice misses with a looping right.
Lavice throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lavice circles away.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lavice moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Lavice.
Lavice misses with a double jab.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Lavice is quick to defend against it.
Lavice's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lavice duly obliges.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Lavice moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Lavice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Lavice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dave McDonald has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Lavice blocks the leg kick.
Lavice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Lavice misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lavice checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Lavice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Lavice. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lavice throws a counter combo.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lavice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lavice throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Lavice connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Lavice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavice avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Lavice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lavice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a nice hook to Lavice's body. Lavice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lavice just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Lavice connects with a body shot.
Lavice blocks a head kick by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lavice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavice connects with a high kick.
Lavice misses with a head kick.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lavice blocks the leg kick.
Lavice avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lavice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lavice misses with a body shot.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavice has time to react.
McDonald is looking to wear down Lavice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lavice misses with a hook.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavice.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lavice gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lavice! #SUB#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald working away.#T3#
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lavice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavice tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lavice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Lavice!
Lavice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lavice looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavice is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavice landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Lavice works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lavice works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Lavice stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Lavice with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Lavice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavice works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavice is one step ahead there.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Lavice from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Lavice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lavice.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rene Lavice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavice tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Lavice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Lavice.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Lavice lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lavice circles away.
Lavice looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Lavice counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lavice sprawls and moves away.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Lavice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Lavice.
Rene Lavice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald takes a swing at Lavice's ribcage but misses. #T1##CL#
McDonald clinches up with Lavice and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald tries a body shot but Lavice blocks it.
#BC2#
Lavice breaks from the clinch.
McDonald punishes Lavice's body with a nice straight punch.
Lavice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Lavice.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Lavice off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Lavice.
Lavice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lavice.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Lavice slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
Lavice connects with a body shot.
McDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lavice avoids the head kick by McDonald.
#T2#
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lavice is able to avoid easily.
Lavice connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
McDonald has Lavice up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavice.
Lavice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavice.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lavice is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Lavice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Lavice misses with a head kick.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lavice looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lavice does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lavice circles away.
Lavice scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lavice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Lavice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Lavice circles away and keeps his distance.
Lavice misses with a head kick.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lavice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Lavice fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavice misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lavice lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lavice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lavice moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Lavice's legs.
Lavice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Lavice misses with the combination.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lavice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lavice punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Lavice.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lavice moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Lavice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavice counters with a leg kick.
Lavice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lavice checks the leg kick.
Lavice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Lavice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lavice misses with a low kick.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Lavice.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavice misses with the combination.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Lavice.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Lavice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
A big right from Lavice misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Lavice just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Lavice moves his leg out of the way.
Lavice misses with a head kick.
Lavice throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Lavice shrugs it off though.
Lavice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lavice blocks a low kick nicely.
Lavice moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Lavice counters with a body kick.
A punch combination from Lavice misses.
Nice body punch from Lavice. #T2#
Lavice fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lavice. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a low kick but Lavice avoids it.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Lavice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lavice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lavice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Lavice looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavice's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Lavice looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Lavice throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely. #T3#
Lavice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Lavice keeps it at a distance.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Lavice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavice is defending well for now.
Lavice'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.
Lavice is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavice avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Lavice breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
McDonald throws a head kick but Lavice moves out of range.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lavice doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald motions for Lavice to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lavice's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
Lavice lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Lavice.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lavice moves out of range.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
McDonald punishes Lavice's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Lavice misses.
Lavice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald tries to work over Lavice's front leg with a kick but Lavice checks it. #CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavice avoids the damage to the body.
Dave McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rene Lavice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lavice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lavice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Lavice! |
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Event:
C4 - XVIII - Mountain vs Dukat
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Werdum moves out of range easily. #TD#
Werdum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Werdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Werdum postures up. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Werdum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Werdum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Werdum defends it easily.
Werdum wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Werdum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Werdum defends it easily.
Werdum tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
McDonald pulls Werdum in to control the position. #SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Werdum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Werdum from standing up. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Werdum passes into half guard.
McDonald gets full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Werdum pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Werdum is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Werdum defends well.
Werdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.
Werdum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Werdum has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Werdum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Werdum postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald lands a high kick!
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Werdum clinches.
Werdum lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Werdum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Werdum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Werdum trying to control but McDonald postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#T1#
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Werdum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Werdum is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Werdum is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Werdum is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Werdum defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Werdum landing small, sideways elbows.
Werdum is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werdum wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Werdum is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
McDonald prevents Werdum from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is trying to control. Werdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald prevents Werdum from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Werdum takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a head kick. Werdum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonald throws a head kick that Werdum semi-blocks.
McDonald misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Werdum counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Werdum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald wants to control but Werdum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Werdum appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Werdum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Werdum.
Werdum checks a low kick from McDonald.
Werdum tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Werdum shoots in.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Werdum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD#
and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
McDonald is trying to control Werdum's posture but Werdum avoids it.
Werdum tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Werdum is tapping! Great win for McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave McDonald! |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Paine.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Paine is out of range. #CL#
McDonald has Paine up against the cage in a clinch.
Paine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDonald.
Paine blocking some punches.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Paine defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Paine wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Paine from standing up. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Paine defends easily.
Paine controlling from the top position.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Paine from standing up. #SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McDonald is tightening it up a little... Paine has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paine reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paine taps out! Nice BJJ there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave McDonald! |
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Event:
C4 - The Eighth
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodsport circles away.
#TD2#
Bloodsport shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bloodsport pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Bloodsport is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bloodsport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloodsport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald pulls Bloodsport in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Bloodsport trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dave McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodsport keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bloodsport is able to avoid easily.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Bloodsport pushes him off.#TD2#
Bloodsport bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport postures up.
Bloodsport trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bloodsport wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Bloodsport wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bloodsport looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald tries to buck Bloodsport off but Bloodsport is having none of it.
McDonald is trying to control Bloodsport's posture but Bloodsport avoids it.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bloodsport on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bloodsport looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bloodsport wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Bloodsport is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Bloodsport is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bloodsport looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bloodsport has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Bloodsport misses with a head shot.
McDonald wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bloodsport is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling Bloodsport's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gab Bloodsport dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bloodsport shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald has Bloodsport pulled in close to control his posture.
Bloodsport passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Bloodsport.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Gab Bloodsport has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bloodsport is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald tries to buck Bloodsport off but Bloodsport is having none of it.#T1#
Bloodsport wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his arm.
Bloodsport in the domination position with McDonald hanging on.#SUB2#
Bloodsport is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bloodsport working away.#SUB2#
Bloodsport is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bloodsport throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald is positioning himself well to prevent Bloodsport advancing to mount.
Bloodsport is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDonald controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.#T3#
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodsport checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodsport takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Bloodsport closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Bloodsport getting side control.
Bloodsport sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
Bloodsport wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bloodsport is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bloodsport.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bloodsport is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bloodsport looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bloodsport prevents McDonald from improving his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloodsport not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodsport is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Bloodsport is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gab Bloodsport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by McDonald. #TD2#
Bloodsport gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bloodsport is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
McDonald is looking to control Bloodsport's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Bloodsport is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #T1#
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Bloodsport seems to be looking for submissions.
Bloodsport is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald wants to control but Bloodsport is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Bloodsport has control of the leg.
McDonald is looking to control Bloodsport's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald has his hands clasped together around Bloodsport's back. He's all about the action.#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.
Bloodsport is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Bloodsport throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bloodsport has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald wants to hold on but Bloodsport pushes him away.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald tries to hold on but Bloodsport pushes him away.
Bloodsport misses with a head shot.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald has his hands clasped together around Bloodsport's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Bloodsport is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Bloodsport wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Bloodsport wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald controlling the position well.
Bloodsport trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald is in trouble now - Bloodsport has advanced to mount!
McDonald tries to buck Bloodsport off but he can't manage it.
McDonald is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bloodsport tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Bloodsport gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bloodsport thowing shots but they're missing.
McDonald trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloodsport trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gab Bloodsport comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bloodsport winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gab Bloodsport! |
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Event:
C4 - The Third
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington Iii missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthington Iii is just out of range.
Worthington Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald thumps Worthington Iii with a low kick.
Worthington Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Worthington Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Worthington Iii.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Worthington Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
Worthington Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Worthington Iii just manages to avoid it.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Worthington Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worthington Iii looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Worthington Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Worthington Iii scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Worthington Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worthington Iii misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Worthington Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Worthington Iii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Dave McDonald has been cut.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthington Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick but Worthington Iii moves out of range.
Worthington Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthington Iii.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Worthington Iii avoided it.#CL#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Worthington Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald tries to work over Worthington Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Worthington Iii breaks the clinch.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Worthington Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worthington Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii with a hook.#T3#
The fighters circling - Worthington Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worthington Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Worthington Iii misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with an outside leg kick.
Worthington Iii looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Worthington Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthington Iii walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald.
Worthington Iii throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthington Iii.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Worthington Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Worthington Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Worthington Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
Warren Worthington Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worthington Iii misses with a double jab.
Worthington Iii lands with a good body shot.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worthington Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Worthington Iii misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Worthington Iii moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Worthington Iii is out of range.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
McDonald wants to slow Worthington Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Worthington Iii saw that one coming.
Worthington Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Worthington Iii ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Worthington Iii checks it.
Worthington Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Worthington Iii's leg but Worthington Iii calmly moves out of range.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Worthington Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.#CL#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Worthington Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worthington Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Worthington Iii scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worthington Iii checks a leg kick.
Worthington Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Worthington Iii misses.
Worthington Iii works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Worthington Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Worthington Iii misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Worthington Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Worthington Iii looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Worthington Iii misses with a double jab.
Worthington Iii checks a leg kick.
Worthington Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worthington Iii.
Warren Worthington Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worthington Iii misses the jab.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Worthington Iii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position.
Worthington Iii keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Worthington Iii working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Worthington Iii keeps moving. #SUB2#
Worthington Iii working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Worthington Iii is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Worthington Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Worthington Iii keeps moving.
Worthington Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Worthington Iii is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Worthington Iii looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Worthington Iii manages to get to full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Worthington Iii keeps moving. #T3#
Worthington Iii looking to control.
Worthington Iii is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald stays in close to Worthington Iii's body and controls the position. #SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Worthington Iii dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Worthington Iii trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Worthington Iii passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Worthington Iii.
Worthington Iii wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Worthington Iii.
#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worthington Iii wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worthington Iii stalling. #SUB2#
Worthington Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worthington Iii.
Warren Worthington Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worthington Iii throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Worthington Iii.
McDonald moves forwards but Worthington Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Worthington Iii does no damage.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Worthington Iii lands.
Worthington Iii throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Worthington Iii takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Worthington Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Worthington Iii shrugs it off though.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Worthington Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worthington Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Worthington Iii throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worthington Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Worthington Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Worthington Iii.
A slow jab from Worthington Iii misses its intended target.
McDonald is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1##CL#
McDonald forces Worthington Iii back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Worthington Iii.
McDonald is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Worthington Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Worthington Iii avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Worthington Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Worthington Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from McDonald.
Worthington Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Worthington Iii into the cage.#BC2#
Worthington Iii breaks the clinch.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Worthington Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
As Worthington Iii backs away, McDonald returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald is looking to slow Worthington Iii down with leg kicks. #CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Worthington Iii in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Warren Worthington Iii has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthington Iii tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Worthington Iii tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Worthington Iii tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Worthington Iii is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Worthington Iii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Worthington Iii is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
Worthington Iii taking a breather. #TD2#
Worthington Iii ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Worthington Iii no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Worthington Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Worthington Iii keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Worthington Iii is keeping the position.
Worthington Iii looking to control.
Worthington Iii seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Worthington Iii keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Worthington Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald trying to control but Worthington Iii is working from the bottom.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Worthington Iii is defending well.
#SUB#
Worthington Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Worthington Iii is defending well.
#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.#SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Worthington Iii desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Worthington Iii is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Worthington Iii trying to control but McDonald postures up.
#SUB#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Worthington Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Worthington Iii! |
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