Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 312 - Craven Vs Alcala
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
McDonald throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Clark cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McDonald to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Clark counters with a nice right hand that sends McDonald toppling to the canvas! McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clark finish him?!#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Clark! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Clark!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wesley Clark thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: OFK 307 - Craven Vs Garrincha
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Drozd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Drozd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drozd lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Drozd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Drozd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drozd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drozd connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Drozd feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drozd finish him?! #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Drozd counters with a right hand from hell and McDonald is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miroslav Drozd!
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
McDonald jabs Ries right on the nose. Ries blinks but takes it well.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Ries.
Ries is breathing heavily.#KD2#
McDonald lands a big shot that drops Ries! Can he finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald stands and throws Ries's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Ries is defending well.
Ries might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDonald forces the positional change into back control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Ries with him. Ries is trying to defend but McDonald has an arm under the chin now! Ries grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave McDonald!
Post fight, an emotional Dave McDonald said 'I win fights. Period. You want to step out against me, feel free. Snap, nap, or tap. Your call. Alexander Biro, I know you're listening, and I'll fight anyone you want to put in front of me. Let's go.'.

Event: ENIGMA 169
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Meine lands a nice looking body shot.
Meine thumps McDonald with a low kick.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meine throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Meine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald moves out of range as Meine strikes.
McDonald catches Meine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Meine moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Meine misses with a punch to the body.
Meine tries to pull guard but McDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Meine avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Meine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Meine tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Meine drops back down to his feet.
Meine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Meine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dave McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Meine.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meine misses with a double jab.
Meine misses with a body kick.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Meine is out of range. #CL2#
Meine moves into the clinch.#TD#
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Meine drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Meine off! Meine jumps back into McDonald's guard.
McDonald controls Meine momentarily but Meine frees himself. #T2#
Meine wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Meine tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Meine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meine is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it. #T3##SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDonald but great work by Meine.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McDonald is looking to advance position but Meine won't allow it.
Meine has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Meine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage. #T4#
Meine is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meine is trying to control but can't.
Meine tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Meine trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up. #SUB#
McDonald 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.
Meine is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Meine.
Meine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meine moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Meine lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Meine thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Meine counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Meine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Meine.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald! #T1#
Meine cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Meine - just one landing.
McDonald lunges at Meine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meine's hand.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Meine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meine throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meine. Meine obviously looking to wear him down.
Meine throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Meine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meine misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Meine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rudolf Meine seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Meine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
Meine pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald gets full guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meine stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Meine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Meine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meine's best efforts.
McDonald tries to roll over but Meine keeps him under control.
McDonald trying to hold on to Meine's head to control him but Meine postures up. #SUB2#
Meine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meine is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Meine is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Meine from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Meine. Beautiful body shot.
Meine misses with a low kick.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Meine is quick to defend against it.
Meine throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Meine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald throws a body punch but Meine moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a body punch but Meine moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Meine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meine to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Meine drops back down to his feet.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Meine is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meine struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands. #T1##TD2#
Meine jumps guard and drags McDonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Meine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Meine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.#SUB2#
Meine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonald has picked Meine up and slammed him! Meine can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonald manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Meine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dave McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Meine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meine is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Meine is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Meine working for a choke but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
Meine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meine doesn't have the hooks in and McDonald manages to turn into his guard. #T4##SUB2#
Meine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Meine is keeping the position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Meine keeps moving.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Meine is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudolf Meine.
I've got Meine 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Meine!
The defeated Dave McDonald had this to say: 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Smith
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.#KD#
Crow lands a left and a right that send McDonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Crow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.#T1#
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Nice jab there from McDonald.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Crow drops McDonald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDonald looks back up at him and smiles so Crow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.#T2#
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Jab from McDonald.#ROC2#Crow is rocked!
Crow avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crow under the eye.
and Crow counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McDonald! He's just covering up as Crow starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the fight, Red Crow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ajuricaba circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Ajuricaba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajuricaba.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
Ajuricaba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
Ajuricaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Ajuricaba tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.#T1#
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Ajuricaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajuricaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajuricaba.
McDonald backing away here, and Ajuricaba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ajuricaba throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Ajuricaba counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Ajuricaba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald tries to bum rush Ajuricaba with a series of wild strikes but Ajuricaba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ajuricaba circles away quickly and effectively.
Ajuricaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from McDonald. #T2#
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Ajuricaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajuricaba lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Ajuricaba to counter with a crisp jab.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Ajuricaba counters with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ajuricaba with the inside leg kick.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.#T3#
Ajuricaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Ajuricaba.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ajuricaba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
Ajuricaba's corner calls for a 1-2. Ajuricaba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Ajuricaba ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McDonald clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huena Ajuricaba!
Dave McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
McDonald lands with a straight right. Bronco didn't see that one coming.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
Bronco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronco checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald slips under a jab from Bronco.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Bronco avoids it well.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald cracks Bronco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bronco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by McDonald.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Bronco cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronco misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bronco counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bronco controls the pace.#T1#
McDonald trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronco throwing strikes but missing.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco lands a couple of digs.
Bronco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronco landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Bronco controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Bronco pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco passes into half guard.
McDonald taking some punishment here, with Bronco in his half guard.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bronco wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald trying to control here.
Bronco tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Bronco is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
Bronco is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bronco wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bronco is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is looking to control Bronco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Bronco trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bronco is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald trying to hold on to Bronco's head to control him but Bronco postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Bronco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald with a jab.
McDonald throws a head kick but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Bronco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bronco blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Bronco lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave McDonald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bronco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Bronco lands a few punches from side control.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bronco wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Bronco winds up and cracks McDonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Bronco. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Bronco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Bronco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bronco controls the pace.
Bronco works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronco postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Bronco stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald is trying to keep Bronco in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronco counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Bronco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDonald quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Bronco content to stall in guard here.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Bronco pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronco postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Bronco pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco scoring with some ground and pound.
Bronco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronco throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald is trying to keep Bronco in close.
Bronco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bronco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bronco distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bronco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Bronco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bronco moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald throws a push kick but Bronco slaps the foot to one side.
Bronco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Bronco gets a clinch. #TD2#
McDonald jumps guard and drags Bronco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Bronco pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronco wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Bronco with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronco working some strikes from top position.#T1#
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.
Bronco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronco lands a couple of elbows.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco landing with the ground and pound. #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.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronco cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
Bronco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Bronco postures up.
Bronco advances to half guard.
Bronco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bronco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Bronco lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bronco pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bronco working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald trying to hold on to Bronco's head to control him but Bronco postures up.
Bronco passes to side control.
Bronco wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T4#
Bronco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bronco in side control lands a decent elbow.
McDonald tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bronco throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bronco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronco 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
McDonald throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Egyptian throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolves Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses #KD#
and Egyptian counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple McDonald! #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Egyptian finish him?#T1#
Egyptian trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Egyptian is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Egyptian to get the leverage.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Egyptian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Egyptian.
McDonald wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Egyptian has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Egyptian seems content to control.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Egyptian content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Egyptian to get to half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.#T3#
Egyptian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Egyptian tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Egyptian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald pushes down on Egyptian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Egyptian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Egyptian 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 stops a takedown attempt from Egyptian.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Egyptian gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McDonald regains guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Egyptian defends easily.
Egyptian preventing the sweep. #T1#
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into half guard.
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to control but Egyptian passes into side control!
Osiris Egyptian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Egyptian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald is trying to control Egyptian's posture but Egyptian avoids it.
McDonald tries to buck Egyptian off but Egyptian is having none of it.
Egyptian has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
McDonald wants to control but Egyptian is having none of it.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Egyptian tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald is just holding on here. Egyptian manages to take his back.
Egyptian keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Egyptian has good solid back control here.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Egyptian is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Egyptian not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Egyptian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Egyptian feints and as McDonald raises his hands in defense, Egyptian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Egyptian sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Egyptian has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Egyptian sits in half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
McDonald tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Egyptian from advancing position.
McDonald is looking to control Egyptian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Egyptian trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Egyptian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egyptian avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Egyptian shoots in but no luck this time.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald misses the body punch
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand. #T3#
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Egyptian has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Egyptian stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
A short right from Egyptian.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Egyptian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Egyptian takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Egyptian.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
Egyptian seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osiris Egyptian.
Egyptian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egyptian rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
After winning the bout, Osiris Egyptian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Hatfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
McDonald throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from McDonald misses. #T1#
Hatfield slips under a jab.
McDonald cracks Hatfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield slips a jab from McDonald.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield misses the jab.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Hatfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatfield slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Hatfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses the jab.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald jabs at Hatfield's body.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatfield takes one on the button.
Hatfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Hatfield cracks McDonald on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McDonald falls backwards against the cage. Hatfield follows up with more strikes that drop McDonald to his knees. Hatfield keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McDonald! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

Event: SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ scores with a hook.
Christ avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Christ lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christ swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald. #T1#
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Christ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Christ blocks a jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christ misses with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald jabs Christ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
Christ moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christ has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Christ slips under a jab.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.#T4#
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christ misses with the combination.
Christ defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Christ avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christ throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McDonald thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonald.#CUT#It looks like Johan Christ has been cut.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Christ slips a jab from McDonald.
Christ blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nice body punch from Christ.
Christ looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Christ throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christ cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.#T2#
McDonald cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald slips under a jab from Christ.
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!
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Christ throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Dave McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Christ is rocked!
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ 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.
Christ looks up at the clock. Bad move! McDonald lands a right hand from hell, dropping Christ. McDonald pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave McDonald!
As Dave McDonald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I win fights. Period. You want to step out against me, feel free. Snap, nap, or tap. Your call. Alexander Biro, I know you're listening, and I'll fight anyone you want to put in front of me. Let's go.'.

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Krawlee forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
Krawlee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Krawlee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald can't fight it off and eventually Krawlee manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krawlee postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Krawlee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Krawlee avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krawlee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krawlee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krawlee is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krawlee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing.
Krawlee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krawlee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krawlee is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krawlee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krawlee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krawlee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Krawlee defends it easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krawlee has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krawlee throws an elbow that misses. McDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krawlee's guard. Nice move by McDonald!#REVB#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Krawlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Krawlee has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
Krawlee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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 a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Krawlee drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Krawlee postures up. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krawlee defends it easily.#SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kree P Krawlee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krawlee scores with a jab.#TD#
Krawlee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!
Krawlee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krawlee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Krawlee.
Krawlee tries to score with some ground and pound. McDonald controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Krawlee in side control, throwing shots but McDonald defends.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krawlee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krawlee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McDonald is trying to control Krawlee's posture but Krawlee avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krawlee fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
McDonald parries the strikes from Krawlee easily there. Krawlee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDonald to escape.
Krawlee working the ground and pound but McDonald is defending the strikes.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Krawlee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Krawlee throws an elbow but McDonald slips to the side and avoids it well.
Krawlee with the ground and pound but McDonald regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Krawlee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krawlee with the ground and pound but McDonald uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawlee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krawlee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Krawlee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Krawlee stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krawlee defends it easily.
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing.
Krawlee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawlee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krawlee is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Krawlee.#T4#
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krawlee has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
Krawlee continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kree P Krawlee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Krawlee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDonald quickly recovers to half guard.
Krawlee thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Krawlee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Krawlee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Krawlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krawlee has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing.
Krawlee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Krawlee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Krawlee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krawlee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee throws a big elbow that misses.
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing.
Krawlee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Krawlee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krawlee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Krawlee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krawlee throws a big elbow that misses.
Krawlee postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krawlee doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dave McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Krawlee misses the shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Krawlee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Krawlee darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Krawlee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krawlee lands a right hand.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Kree P Krawlee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Krawlee won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Krawlee.
McDonald working aggressively here. #T4#
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards.
McDonald jumps guard but Krawlee stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Krawlee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krawlee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krawlee's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Krawlee taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave McDonald!
Dave McDonald very nearly forgot to thank Knockaround Guys Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Kos.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Kos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kos takes one to the chin there.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Kos is just out of range.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Kos's belly button to the back.
Kos takes one to the chin there.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Kos's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald tests Kos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald defending well as Kos loads up on a big left hand.
Kos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Kos.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Kos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald lands a jab to Kos's midsection.
Kos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Kos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kos doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Kos misses with the combination.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Kos throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from McDonald.
Kos moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Roman Kos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kos misses with a few strikes there.
Kos walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.#ROC2#Kos is rocked!
McDonald shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kos takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - McDonald sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kos bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave McDonald!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Sasaki
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Tonon stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Tonon.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonald misses its target.
Tonon connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonon has time to react.
Tonon lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Tonon misses.
Tonon missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonon doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonon's head.#T1#
Nice jab there from McDonald.
Tonon misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Tonon lands an uppercut.
Tonon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Tonon throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
A shot in the inside from Tonon.
Tonon tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Tonon back against the cage.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonon.
Nice body punch from Tonon - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonon. #T2#
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonon misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonon.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Tonon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonon lands a right hand.
Tonon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Tonon.
Tonon swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonon scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Tonon digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Tonon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonon can turn it around.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Tonon lands with a light punch inside.
Tonon pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonon lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tonon walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tonon slips a jab from McDonald.
Tonon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Tonon wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.#KD2#
Tonon drops McDonald with a left and a right! Oh, McDonald is hurt - Tonon dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald regains half guard, as Tonon was trying to land strikes.
Oh McDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tonon is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Tonon controlling the action here.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is in trouble now - Tonon has advanced to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonon thowing shots but they're missing.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Tonon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Tonon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Tonon.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Tonon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tonon is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T1#
McDonald won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tonon.
Tonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
Tonon wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonon.
Tonon 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 is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonon's back!#T2##SUB#
McDonald working for a choke but Tonon is defending well.
I really don't envy Tonon right now.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tonon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms. #SUB#
Tonon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms. #T3#
Tonon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald tries to control but Tonon wriggling away. #SUB#
McDonald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tonon has worked his arm free - good work by Tonon!
McDonald tries to advance to mount but Tonon instead regains half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Tonon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura here but Tonon manages to reverse the position and he's now in McDonald's guard.
Tonon passes into half guard.
Tonon is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Tonon moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
Good shot there by Tonon.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Tonon gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tonon.
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tonon is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Tonon is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon trying to advance position but McDonald counters by regaining guard.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Tonon stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald prevents Tonon from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonon is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Tonon controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon misses with the combination.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Tonon lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tonon stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonon slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald sets himself, and Tonon steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tonon scores with a takedown into McDonald's 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Tonon made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 451: Stardust VS Divisek
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
McDonald lunges at Kos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kos's hand.
Kos looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Kos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Kos's head.
Kos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Kos has been cut.
Kos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kos digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Kos.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kos.
Kos cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by McDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonald.
Kos throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Kos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Kos is rocked!
McDonald is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from McDonald shuts the power down on Kos. Lights out, game over! McDonald is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave McDonald!

Event: GC 445: Akechi VS Vertongen
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
McDonald cracks Galeos with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Galeos does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galeos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Galeos does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Galeos. Those never looked like landing.
Galeos misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galeos manages to avoid it.
McDonald slips a jab from Galeos.
Galeos swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a right hand that Galeos ducks under and follows up with a left that Galeos also avoids with ease.
Galeos feints with a jab and clips McDonald right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McDonald is sent crashing into the canvas and Galeos leaps in for the kill! McDonald tries to get to his feet but Galeos is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McDonald is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos!

Event: GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrov throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Petrov connects with a high kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range. #T3#
Petrov looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Petrov feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
A big left from Petrov misses.
McDonald takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
McDonald swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick from McDonald.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov with a jab.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Dave McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses the jab.#T1#
McDonald misses the jab.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a huge left! Petrov is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDonald isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Petrov from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave McDonald!

Event: GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald pushes Flair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
McDonald lands a right hand.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Flair tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Flair.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
Flair lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair misses with the head strike. #T2#
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Flair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Flair tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Flair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flair scrambles back to his feet.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Flair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Flair instigates a clinch.
McDonald is trying to push Flair away but Flair has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flair tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Flair lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Flair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Flair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
Flair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flair lands a right hand.
Flair misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Flair dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Flair's shoulder, as Flair tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Flair gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Flair prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A short uppercut from Flair.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Flair.
A shot in the inside from Flair.
A right handed body shot lands from Flair.
Flair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McDonald blocking some punches.
Flair misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald'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.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Flair - that landed with a thud.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair is working McDonald over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flair tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Flair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Flair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald is trying to drag Flair to the mat but Flair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flair wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Donk. McDonald catches Flair right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Flair moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Flair working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald. #T4#
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDonald tries to break free but Flair pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flair after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
McDonald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flair regains guard.
Flair wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Flair tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Dave McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Flair tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flair was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flair wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Flair has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Flair manages to get underhooks.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flair.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow. #T1#
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Flair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. #TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
Flair 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 throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flair trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rice Flair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Flair trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Flair moves into the clinch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Flair has the dominant position.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flair is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Flair. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Flair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flair tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flair gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Flair holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flair 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair!

Event: GFC - Fight Night
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
McDonald lunges at Noeigati with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noeigati's hand.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
As McDonald looks to move away, Noeigati throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald slips a straight right by Noeigati.
McDonald cracks Noeigati with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noeigati.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses the jab.
McDonald sizes up Noeigati with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noeigati throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Noeigati only half commits.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Noeigati cracks McDonald with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDonald looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Noeigati finish him? #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McDonald is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Noeigati doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McDonald crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McDonald's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
A relieved looking Benjamin Noeigati 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: Guts & Glory
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank throws a shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
McDonald digs a good hook to Frank's body.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Frank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
McDonald lands a jab to Frank's midsection.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frank rather than just go for the knockout.
Frank throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Frank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frank dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Frank's head.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frank takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Frank.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Frank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
It looked like Frank was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank works the jab nicely.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Frank lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frank scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank misses with a straight right.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Frank looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frank connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Frank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Frank has knocked McDonald down with a huge combo! Frank steps away and waves a wobbly McDonald back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Frank does it's job there.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
Frank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
McDonald walks straight into a right hand from Frank - that's dropped him! Frank jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McDonald from any more punishment! McDonald complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darius Frank!
Our winner, Darius Frank, 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: GFC 24
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zoldyck moves out of range as McDonald strikes.#TD2#
Zoldyck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zoldyck works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Zoldyck pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Zoldyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoldyck works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoldyck connects with a couple of short punches.
Zoldyck wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zoldyck is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zoldyck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Zoldyck looking to pass the guard.
Zoldyck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoldyck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoldyck lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
McDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zoldyck stacks McDonald on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zoldyck!
Zoldyck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zoldyck's best efforts.
McDonald trying to control here.
Zoldyck working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zoldyck prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB2#
Zoldyck is looking for a kimura here.
Zoldyck trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyck pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zoldyck is tapping! Great win for McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave McDonald!

Event: GFC 18 - Probert vs. Maestro
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Lisko misses with a hook.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lisko with a body shot.
Lisko slips under a jab from McDonald.
Lisko feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lisko. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Lisko lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Lisko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lisko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lisko clinches.
Lisko struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Lisko controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Lisko keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Lisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Lisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lisko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Lisko.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lisko moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Lisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is staying active underneath Lisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lisko stacks McDonald on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lisko!
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
McDonald wants to control but Lisko is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lisko 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.
Lisko is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is pressing down on Lisko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Lisko controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lisko trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Lisko tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Lisko controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lisko is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Lisko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Lisko pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lisko has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald tries to circle away but Lisko has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Lisko pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Lisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Lisko'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Lisko keeps moving.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Lisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lisko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lisko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisko is aware though and is defending well.
Jordan Lisko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Lisko sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lisko uses it to pass to side control.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Lisko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lisko is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
McDonald is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lisko is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lisko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McDonald looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lisko gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McDonald is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lisko lets go of the hold and McDonald can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Lisko!

Event: GFC 14 - Bryant vs. Paa
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eli there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Eli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eli avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald slips a jab from Eli.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Eli scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Eli slips a jab from McDonald.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Eli misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Eli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eli counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eli manages to avoid it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Eli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Eli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Eli back into the cage.
Eli lands with a left to the head.
Eli is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eli down to the mat. Eli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Eli misses.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A big left from Eli misses.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald with a nice cross.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Eli counters with a stiff right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Eli! McDonald is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Eli!

Event: GFC 11 - Cable vs. Fisticuffs
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Chungus throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Chungus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chungus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chungus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chungus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Chungus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chungus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald defending well as Chungus loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald with a jab.
Chungus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Chungus's head. #ROC2#Chungus is rocked!
McDonald fakes the body blow, causing Chungus to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chungus goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave McDonald!

Event: GFC 8 - Labour Shortage
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
White has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
McDonald can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White landing knees to the body.
White tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
White trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McDonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
White moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
White throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Branson White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave McDonald.#CL#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
White missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
White landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
White prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break free.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by White.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald lands an overhand right.#T3#
White scores with a push kick.
White with a nice calf kick.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD2#
McDonald lands a left and a right that send White crashing to the mat, dazed. McDonald thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#White is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Branson White has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald cracks White with a hook to the temple - White is on wobbly legs here! McDonald swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! White falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McDonald wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave McDonald!

Event: GFC 1 - For Honour and Glory
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
McDonald avoids the head kick by White. #CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
White lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A knee to the head by White.
White landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White landing knees to the body.
White landing knees to the body.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for White. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Dave McDonald has been cut.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White working McDonald over with knees to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White working McDonald over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White lands a knee to the body.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
White lands an elbow just above McDonald 's eye.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
White landing knees to the head. #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White landing knees to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White landing knees to the head.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White lands an elbow inside.
White lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
White slows down the pace here.
McDonald tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White lands a knee to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White lands a knee to the body.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
White lands a nice elbow.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from White.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
White lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as McDonald tries to tie him up.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald tries a body shot but White blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Branson White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
White plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it. #CL2#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White landing knees to the body.
White avoiding damage.
White lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
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!
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on White's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.#T1#
White lands a knee to the head.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White landing knees to the body.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from White.
White working McDonald over with knees to the body.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from White.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from White.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Branson White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands an elbow just above McDonald 's eye.
Knees to the body from White.
White prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
White prevents a body shot from McDonald.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
McDonald taking a breather.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White lands a knee to the body.
White landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Branson White 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from White.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White lands an elbow inside.
McDonald jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
White just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White lands a knee to the head.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White lands an elbow inside.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald jumps guard but White stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
White has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White lands a knee to the body.
White with a knee to the head.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White landing knees to the head.
White lands a knee to the body.
White lands a knee to the body.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
McDonald tries a body shot but White blocks it.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.#T3#
White is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
White missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from White.
White prevents a body shot from McDonald.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White lands a knee to the body. #T4#
White scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
White landing knees to the head.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White avoiding damage.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Dave McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branson White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald tries a body shot but White blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branson White!

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