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Event: RFL - Connected 4.2     
Date:   May 25, 2024
#R1#
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
MacAlister defending well as Acerbi loads up on a big left hand.
Acerbi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Acerbi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi swinging wildly here.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacAlister misses with a straight right.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister scores with a nice strike.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but MacAlister moves out of range.
Acerbi lands with a hook. MacAlister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
MacAlister closes the distance and pushes Acerbi back into the cage.
MacAlister can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
MacAlister misses with some punches.
MacAlister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Acerbi.
Acerbi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
MacAlister throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister is trying to break free.
Acerbi keeps control of MacAlister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to work over Acerbi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Acerbi keeps control of MacAlister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacAlister working hard to break the clinch.
MacAlister tries to break the clinch but Acerbi is controlling the position. #BC2#
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
Acerbi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacAlister.
Acerbi tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acerbi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acerbi.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Acerbi counters with a nice body kick.
Acerbi ducks right into an uppercut from MacAlister.
Acerbi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Acerbi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acerbi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acerbi connects with a right hand. MacAlister shakes it off.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Acerbi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacAlister misses with a leg kick
and Acerbi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Acerbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acerbi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acerbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacAlister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acerbi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acerbi fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacAlister just manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a low kick but MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Acerbi checks the leg kick.
MacAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acerbi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Acerbi throws a sloppy body shot
and MacAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.#CL2#
MacAlister clinches.
Acerbi throws a head punch that misses.
Acerbi fails to pull guard.
Acerbi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from MacAlister.
A short body shot lands from MacAlister as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Acerbi on the inside.
MacAlister lands a left hand.
Acerbi pushes MacAlister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister taking a breather.
MacAlister working aggressively here. #T4#
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacAlister.
Acerbi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Acerbi breaks the clinch.
Acerbi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Acerbi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Acerbi loads up on a big right hand but MacAlister slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Acerbi is out of range.
MacAlister cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Acerbi slips under a jab from MacAlister.
Acerbi throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.
MacAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacAlister walks into a stiff left hand from Acerbi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
It seemed like MacAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for MacAlister.
A slow jab from Acerbi misses its intended target.
Acerbi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acerbi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
No joy there for MacAlister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panfilo Acerbi is winning the standup battle so far.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from MacAlister does no damage.
MacAlister drops his hands momentarily and Acerbi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacAlister checks a leg kick nicely.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAlister misses with a series of wild punches.
Acerbi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Acerbi scores with a shot to the body.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacAlister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Acerbi finds it's way round the side to connect with MacAlister's head.
Acerbi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Acerbi. Beautiful body shot.
MacAlister swings for the body but Acerbi moves out of range.
MacAlister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
MacAlister thows a leg kick but Acerbi checks it
and Acerbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister is looking to slow Acerbi down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Acerbi moves out of range. #T2#
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
MacAlister misses with a low kick.#CL2#
MacAlister rushes Acerbi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acerbi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacAlister walks away with a smile on his face. Acerbi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acerbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Acerbi's head.
MacAlister thuds his right hand into Acerbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Acerbi thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acerbis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacAlister misses the body punch
and Acerbi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi lands a head shot.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses
and Acerbi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Acerbi moved out of range nicely.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister connects with a right hand. Acerbi shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
A little jabbing left from MacAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
MacAlister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Acerbi walks into a stiff left hand from MacAlister.
Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Acerbi avoids them all with ease.
Acerbi throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Acerbi misses.
Acerbi defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acerbi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acerbi slips a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acerbi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacAlister.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Acerbi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acerbi moves away.
MacAlister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acerbi moves away.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Acerbi's head but Acerbi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acerbi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acerbi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Acerbi jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Acerbi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acerbi to score with a decent uppercut.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Acerbi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacAlister tries to bum rush Acerbi with a series of wild strikes but Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acerbi lands with a nice body punch.
MacAlister jabs Acerbi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacAlister throws a head kick but Acerbi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
MacAlister moves into range and clinches up with Acerbi.#BC#
Acerbi breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Acerbi.
MacAlister throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Acerbi.
A nice side step and MacAlister releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Acerbi lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Acerbi thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister connects with the punch.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Acerbi is just out of range.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Acerbi.
MacAlister needs to keep his hands up - Acerbi had a free shot at his head there.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi swats away the attempt to clinch by MacAlister.
That kick from MacAlister tenderised Acerbi's leg. Acerbi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
MacAlister cracks Acerbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acerbi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acerbi lands a head shot.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
An attempted straight right counter from Acerbi misses the target.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacAlister lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Acerbi as he checks the leg kick.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacAlister! But no joy.
Acerbi misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Acerbi connects with a jab.
Acerbi moves out of range of the strikes.
Acerbi punishes MacAlister's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Acerbi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Acerbi misses with a right hand
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
Acerbi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacAlister moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacAlister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acerbi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Acerbi moves out of range.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Acerbi.
MacAlister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacAlister cracks a nice hook into Acerbi's ribs.
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!
Acerbi throws a nice looking combination but MacAlister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacAlister walks into a jab.
Acerbi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlister's head backwards.#T4#
Acerbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
Acerbi throws a good cross that connects.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Acerbi.
Nice uppercut lands for Acerbi. That snapped MacAlister's head back. #ROC#MacAlister is rocked!
Acerbi misses with a looping left.
MacAlister digs a good body shot into Acerbi's ribs.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Acerbi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Acerbi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Acerbi duly obliges.
Acerbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister dips to his left and cracks Acerbi with an uppercut!
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panfilo Acerbi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAlister misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Acerbi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panfilo Acerbi!

 

Event: CFC 634     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
Medeiros shoots in but no luck this time.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
MacAlister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Medeiros is out of range.
MacAlister throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.#CL#
MacAlister gets a clinch.
Medeiros throws a head punch that misses.
Medeiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Medeiros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister keeps control of Medeiros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacAlister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medeiros.
Medeiros lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister prevents a body shot from Medeiros.
Stalling in the clinch from MacAlister.
MacAlister is trying to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling him.#T1#
MacAlister lands a body punch. #BC#
MacAlister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medeiros throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
Medeiros checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
MacAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medeiros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacAlister tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
MacAlister slips a jab from Medeiros.
MacAlister motions for Medeiros to come forward. MacAlister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacAlister stuffs the takedown.
MacAlister thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister throws a wild body kick that Medeiros sees coming a mile off.
MacAlister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacAlister lands with an uppercut that bounces Medeiros off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacAlister's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
Crunch! MacAlister slams his shin into Medeiros's torso.
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAlister.
Good leg kick by MacAlister.
MacAlister punishes Medeiros's body with a nice straight punch.
Medeiros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacAlister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAlister was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
MacAlister leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacAlister scores with a kick to the body.
Medeiros swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Medeiros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros connects with a body shot.
MacAlister throws a push kick but Medeiros slaps the foot to one side.
Medeiros throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister thumps Medeiros with a low kick.
Medeiros drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Medeiros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAlister.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
MacAlister misses the jab.
Medeiros misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacAlister rather than just go for the knockout.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but MacAlister moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacAlister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
It looks like MacAlister has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Donk. MacAlister catches Medeiros right on the button with a cross.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacAlister misses with a leg kick
and Medeiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
MacAlister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacAlister throws a solid leg kick but Medeiros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacAlister.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by MacAlister as he connects with a hook.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medeiros checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Medeiros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAlister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacAlister 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.
MacAlister slips a jab from Medeiros.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Medeiros scores with a shot to the side of MacAlister's head.
Medeiros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacAlister stalls.
MacAlister is trying to stall.
MacAlister misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Medeiros looking to slow down the pace here.
MacAlister blocks a body shot from Medeiros. #T1#
MacAlister blocks an uppercut.
MacAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
MacAlister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medeiros checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
MacAlister lunges at Medeiros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Medeiros's hand.
MacAlister with a nice calf kick.
Medeiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacAlister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Medeiros moves forwards but MacAlister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacAlister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAlister darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
MacAlister pushes Medeiros up against the cage in a clinch.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands. #BC#
MacAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacAlister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Medeiros's head backwards.
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
MacAlister looks for the body kick but Medeiros saw that one coming.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Medeiros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacAlister did well to prevent Medeiros getting side control.

MacAlister has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Medeiros is on him like a limpet, forcing MacAlister back against the cage.
MacAlister working aggressively here.
Medeiros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacAlister is trying to push Medeiros away but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Medeiros effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
Medeiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacAlister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medeiros displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacAlister up against the cage.
MacAlister effectively controlling the action here.
MacAlister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros moves out of range of the body kick.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Medeiros misses its intended target.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Medeiros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
Medeiros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - MacAlister finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacAlister scores with a hook.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacAlister tries to clinch there but Medeiros circles away.
Nice body punch from MacAlister.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Medeiros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Medeiros throwing shots but MacAlister is blocking nicely.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but MacAlister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
MacAlister doesn't manage to clinch there - Medeiros circles away.
Medeiros jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
MacAlister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt - MacAlister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from MacAlister misses its target.
MacAlister misses with a body kick.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Medeiros counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Medeiros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medeiros is defended easily by MacAlister.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Medeiros takes one to the chin there.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medeiros.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
Medeiros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the body.
MacAlister lands with a straight right. Medeiros didn't see that one coming.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros takes a swing at MacAlister's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros misses with a looping right.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for MacAlister.
Donk. Medeiros catches MacAlister right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick lands for MacAlister. #T2##TD2#
Medeiros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacAlister sprawls well initially but Medeiros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacAlister gets back to full guard.
MacAlister wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but MacAlister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacAlister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
MacAlister decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medeiros.#T3#
Medeiros shoots in for a double leg but MacAlister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick there by MacAlister.
Medeiros misses with a body punch
and MacAlister counters with a straight right hand.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Medeiros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Medeiros digs a good body shot into MacAlister's ribs.
MacAlister dips to his left and cracks Medeiros with an uppercut!#TD2#
Medeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacAlister tries to bench press Medeiros off him but Medeiros keeps the position.
MacAlister is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on MacAlister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros controlling from side mount. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to control the position but MacAlister is working away.
Medeiros throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Medeiros trying to control the position but MacAlister is working away.
Check out the look on Medeiros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Medeiros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby MacAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacAlister, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Toby MacAlister!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Toby MacAlister!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Toby MacAlister!

Toby MacAlister wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath Toby MacAlister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: APEX 13     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Medeiros stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Medeiros.#CUT2#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Medeiros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister half committed to a counter leg kick.
Medeiros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacAlister tries to avoid it but Medeiros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacAlister to the ground. MacAlister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
Medeiros lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacAlister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros tests MacAlister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
Medeiros 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.
MacAlister slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and MacAlister tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medeiros slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Medeiros stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacAlister slips a jab from Medeiros.
MacAlister was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacAlister rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Medeiros with a nice cross.
MacAlister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Medeiros.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
MacAlister walks into a jab.
Medeiros lands with a nice body punch.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by MacAlister. #T3#
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
A counter left hand to the body from MacAlister misses its target.
Medeiros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
MacAlister gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Medeiros.
A right hand to the body from MacAlister. #BC#
MacAlister breaks from the clinch.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and MacAlister counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Medeiros is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacAlister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medeiros 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. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
MacAlister stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
MacAlister throws a front kick that sends Medeiros stumbling back into the cage.
MacAlister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from MacAlister does it's job there.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medeiros throws the left hand but MacAlister avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! MacAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Medeiros works MacAlister's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
Medeiros lands with a good body shot.
Medeiros thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacAlister counters with a left to the body.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Medeiros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Medeiros connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAlister was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.#T1#
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Medeiros finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medeiros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacAlister doesn't seem bothered though.
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros throws out a counter right but MacAlister avoids it with no problem.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces MacAlister off the cage and back into range.#T2#
MacAlister lands with a slapping head kick.
MacAlister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
MacAlister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Medeiros fails to land the takedown.
Medeiros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacAlister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Medeiros misses its intended target.
MacAlister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Medeiros has time to react.
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAlister lands a slapping body shot.
MacAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister throws a half hearted mid kick.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like MacAlister was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Medeiros.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
Medeiros tests MacAlister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljosa Medeiros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros digs a good hook to MacAlister's body.
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAlister.
Medeiros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.#T1#
MacAlister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Medeiros lands a jab to MacAlister's midsection.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Medeiros swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
MacAlister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
MacAlister stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
MacAlister thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacAlister but MacAlister pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
MacAlister keeps Medeiros at a distance using the push kick.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Medeiros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Medeiros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from MacAlister finds it's target.
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Medeiros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Medeiros.#T4#
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister thuds his shin into the meat of Medeiros's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Medeiros checks a leg kick.
MacAlister lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces MacAlister off the cage and back into range.
MacAlister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Medeiros is rocked!
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?#CL#
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but MacAlister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljosa Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medeiros seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby MacAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medeiros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!

 

Event: APEX 4     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1#
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Hunt.
MacAlister misses the jab.
Hunt misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from MacAlister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister misses the jab.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. MacAlister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAlister ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A left lands for Hunt.
MacAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt throws the left hand but MacAlister avoids the punch easily.#T1#
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Hunt misses.
MacAlister tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacAlister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Hunt.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
Hunt punishes MacAlister's body with a nice straight punch.
MacAlister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAlister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and MacAlister counters with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hunt.#T2#
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Hunt.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
MacAlister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of MacAlister's head.
Hunt stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacAlister throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt jabs MacAlister right on the nose. MacAlister blinks but takes it well.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
Hunt throws a jab when MacAlister was well out of range.
MacAlister walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
A low kick lands for MacAlister. #T3#
Hunt 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.
MacAlister takes one on the button.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacAlister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacAlister misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
MacAlister tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
MacAlister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacAlister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and MacAlister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Hunt catches MacAlister right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacAlister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from MacAlister misses its target.
MacAlister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacAlister sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! MacAlister avoids it this time.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt blocks a head kick by MacAlister.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacAlister.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacAlister.
Hunt moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAlister motions for Hunt to come forward. MacAlister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The crowd cheers as MacAlister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by MacAlister.
A counter left hand to the body from MacAlister misses its target.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacAlister's head.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAlister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether MacAlister might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister slips under a jab.
MacAlister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Hunt avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacAlister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacAlister throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt forces MacAlister back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
MacAlister is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister blocks an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt tries to stall but MacAlister uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for MacAlister.
MacAlister wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
MacAlister has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt pushes MacAlister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
MacAlister breaks from the clinch.
Hunt jabs at MacAlister's body.
Hunt looks to clinch
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Hunt lands with a hook. MacAlister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - MacAlister had a free shot at his head there.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt wants to counter the offense by MacAlister and move into the clinch position.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt with a nice cross.
MacAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. MacAlister should have avoided that one.
MacAlister throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
MacAlister is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Hunt.
MacAlister throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt works MacAlister's body with a nice hook.
MacAlister misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt is pushing MacAlister up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister blocking some punches.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacAlister seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.#BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of MacAlister 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malig Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacAlister.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hunt jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt lands a jab to MacAlister's midsection.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlister's head backwards.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt digs a good body shot into MacAlister's ribs.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacAlister throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Hunt missing with a left hand there. MacAlister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAlister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt slips a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
Hunt blocks a jab.
MacAlister circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt thuds his right hand into MacAlister's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt moves out of range as MacAlister strikes.
Jab from Hunt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.#T3#
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
MacAlister misses with a body shot.
MacAlister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
MacAlister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacAlister there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacAlister slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.#T4#
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
MacAlister ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into MacAlister's ribs.
No joy there for MacAlister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces MacAlister off the cage and back into range.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
MacAlister lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
MacAlister takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacAlister on the side of the head.
MacAlister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
MacAlister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt punishes MacAlister's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacAlister walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target. #T2#
MacAlister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacAlister misses with a body shot.
MacAlister motions for Hunt to come forward. MacAlister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses the jab.
It looked like MacAlister was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
MacAlister cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and MacAlister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt cracks MacAlister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt misses with a hook
and MacAlister counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
MacAlister misses with a low kick.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAlister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and MacAlister settles back down.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacAlister on the side of the head.
MacAlister scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps MacAlister's head back. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
MacAlister lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
MacAlister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacAlister scrambles back to his feet.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Hunt.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
MacAlister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Hunt dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Hunt.
MacAlister misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt cracks MacAlister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister digs a good hook to Hunt's body. #T1#
MacAlister lands a slapping body shot.
MacAlister throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
MacAlister appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
MacAlister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacAlister darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Hunt.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
MacAlister swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from MacAlister.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacAlister on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hunt jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacAlister under the eye.
Hunt tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacAlister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt digs a good hook to MacAlister's body.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. MacAlister should have avoided that one.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt slips under a jab from MacAlister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
Hunt avoids the head kick by MacAlister.
MacAlister digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
MacAlister slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
MacAlister moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
MacAlister cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt!

Malig Hunt is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: APEX 1     
Date:   Sep 08, 2023
#R1#
MacAlister takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
Strong defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacAlister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. MacAlister should have avoided that one.
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAlister misses with a jab to the body
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Strong misses.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Strong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
Strong lands a nice looking kick to the body. MacAlister takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Strong moves into range and clinches up with MacAlister.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a nice shot to the body.
MacAlister lands a left hand.
MacAlister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong working aggressively here.
MacAlister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands. #T2#
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
MacAlister misses with a looping right.
MacAlister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Strong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacAlister to score with a decent uppercut.
MacAlister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strong's head.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacAlister's corner calls for a 1-2. MacAlister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strong, as that shot connected.
Strong throws a leg kick which misses MacAlister's front leg but catches the back leg as MacAlister tries to avoid it.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacAlister connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from MacAlister.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAlister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister slips under a jab from Strong.
MacAlister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAlister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister lands a nice shot that snaps Strong's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
MacAlister fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong tries to clinch up.
MacAlister is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacAlister defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister thumps Strong with a low kick.
Strong takes one on the button.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good work by Strong as he checks the leg kick.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Strong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacAlister lands a nice hook to Strong's body. Strong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacAlister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Strong throws a fast counter high kick but MacAlister manages to duck under it in time.
Strong feints and then cracks MacAlister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAlister down.
MacAlister throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacAlister takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
MacAlister has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Strong forces MacAlister back against the cage and clinches.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacAlister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strong.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister blocking some punches.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but MacAlister avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
MacAlister is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAlister's efforts to push away.
MacAlister tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Strong on the inside.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2##BC#
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strong avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
MacAlister sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! MacAlister avoids it this time.
MacAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAlister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Strong.
Strong staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
MacAlister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacAlister misses with an uppercut.
MacAlister misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister misses the jab.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Strong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by MacAlister.#CUT#That has opened up LaDaniel Strong's cut even more.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacAlister's sensitive parts.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
MacAlister misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a nice body kick.
MacAlister works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Strong misses.
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.
MacAlister moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong throws a jab when MacAlister was well out of range.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong moves out of range as MacAlister throws a body kick.
MacAlister misses with a two punch combination.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but LaDaniel Strong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Strong throws a leg kick but MacAlister sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong is looking to clinch but MacAlister is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strong thumps MacAlister with a low kick.#T1#
Strong drops his hands momentarily and MacAlister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
and Strong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister scores with a nice head shot.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacAlister keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range. #T2#
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
MacAlister throws a leg kick which misses Strong's front leg but catches the back leg as Strong tries to avoid it.
MacAlister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong misses with a straight left.
Strong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacAlister. That one must have hurt.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong digs a good hook to MacAlister's body.
MacAlister's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strong under the eye.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacAlister.#T3##CL2#
Strong instigates a clinch.
A short right from Strong. #BC#
MacAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Strong lands a glancing blow to the side of MacAlister's head.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
MacAlister sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! MacAlister avoids it this time.
MacAlister misses with a lunging right hand
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Toby MacAlister's cut is getting worse.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacAlister blocks a leg kick.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
MacAlister misses the jab.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong looks to throw a body kick
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
MacAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacAlister throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
MacAlister jabs Strong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAlister connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toby MacAlister.
I think MacAlister 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toby MacAlister!

An out of breath Toby MacAlister thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 177     
Date:   Jun 10, 2023
#R1#
Smif scores with a three punch combo!
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jumba Smif has been cut.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Smif.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
A lazy body kick from MacAlister
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister slips under a jab.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Smif finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a hook.#T1#
MacAlister scores with a jab to the head.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister feints a counter leg kick.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacAlister 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.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister throws a leg kick that misses.
Smif misses with a hook
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.#T2#
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smif's head.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif misses with a leg kick
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
MacAlister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacAlister lands a high kick!
Jab by Smif.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a good jab.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick. #T4#
MacAlister lands a right hook to the body.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacAlister looks to land a combination but Smif avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. MacAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister connects with a single shot there.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toby MacAlister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAlister lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
A solid body kick from Smif.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif walks into a straight right hand from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target. #T1#
Smif lands with a good body shot.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister scoring well with a low kick there.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smif. That one must have hurt.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif scores with the left hand. MacAlister knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Smif 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif moves out of range of the leg kick from MacAlister.
MacAlister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does 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!
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacAlister's hands.
Smif thuds his shin into the meat of MacAlister's side.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smif.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacAlister just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmif.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
MacAlister's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smif looks to throw the jab but MacAlister is out of range.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the body.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacAlister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif thumps MacAlister with a low kick.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif checks it.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smif.
MacAlister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
MacAlister appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacAlister.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister misses the jab.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Smif lands a nice hook to MacAlister's body. MacAlister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif slips under a jab from MacAlister.
Smif defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
Smif throws a head kick but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister misses with a hook.#T1#
Smif dodges the punch combination from MacAlister.
MacAlister cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif lands a head kick!
Smif slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
Danga de danga de dang - Smif scores with a four punch combination!
Good work by Smif as he checks the leg kick.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but MacAlister ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
MacAlister throws a leg kick
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a hook to the body
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
MacAlister tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif keeps MacAlister at a distance using the push kick.
Smif tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smif blocks the leg kick.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a double jab.
MacAlister has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid body kick from Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister cracks Smif with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
MacAlister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif lands with a cross.
MacAlister throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into MacAlister's torso.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
MacAlister scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by MacAlister.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
Well Smif has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jumba Smif!

Jumba Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RISE 172     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Nice shot lands for MacAlister.
Jacquin throws a right and a left that MacAlister avoids nicely.
MacAlister misses with a low kick.
Jacquin misses with a looping right.
Jacquin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister stuns Jacquin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Jacquin saw that one coming.
Jacquin misses with a body shot
and Jacquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquin throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacAlister feints a counter leg kick.
MacAlister throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacquin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacquin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacquin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Jacquin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
MacAlister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacquin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin uses his free foot to push down on MacAlister's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to hold on but Jacquin pushes him away.
MacAlister has given up his back. Will we see Jacquin going for some submissions? #SUB#
MacAlister showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here. #T2##SUB#
Jacquin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacAlister knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacAlister for a finish.
Jacquin tries to keep control of the position but MacAlister is staying busy.
MacAlister can't escape the position.
Jacquin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Jacquin working for a choke but MacAlister is defending well. #SUB#
MacAlister is trying to roll into a better position but Jacquin has get a rear naked choke and MacAlister is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Action Apparel, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: RISE 166     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1#
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a quick counter kick to the body but Medeiros avoids it.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Medeiros.
Medeiros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Medeiros 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.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister lands with a hook. Medeiros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Medeiros misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Medeiros throws an off balance right hand
and MacAlister counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Medeiros misses.
A quick step to the side and MacAlister tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Medeiros manages to avoid it.#T1#
Medeiros throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Medeiros misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Medeiros are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Medeiros misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacAlister is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
MacAlister is working hard here to advance position.
Medeiros is trying to move to mount but MacAlister reverses beautifully and ends up in Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros is trying to control the position but MacAlister postures up. #T2#
MacAlister stands and throws Medeiros's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Medeiros is looking to regain half guard here but MacAlister keeps moving and retains side control.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacAlister controlling from side mount.
MacAlister working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros is not content to let MacAlister control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A lull in the action here as MacAlister stalls from top position.
MacAlister advances to full mount.
MacAlister punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacAlister unloads with some shots from mount but Medeiros bucks and avoids them well.
Medeiros is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
MacAlister controlling from the full mount.
Medeiros tries to reverse the position but MacAlister maintains control.
MacAlister tries to control but Medeiros wriggling away.
MacAlister with shots to the head and body - Medeiros looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister 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#
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Medeiros throws out a counter right but MacAlister avoids it with no problem.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacAlister.
Medeiros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacAlister swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from MacAlister tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medeiros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacAlister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Medeiros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
MacAlister lands the left hand.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacAlister does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by MacAlister.
Medeiros scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacAlister in his tracks.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Medeiros.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Medeiros is out of range.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAlister scores with a nice strike.
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!
Medeiros misses with a hook.
MacAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Medeiros looks to land a right hand but MacAlister moved out of range.
MacAlister slips under a jab.
Medeiros swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacAlister misses the jab.
MacAlister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but MacAlister slips the punch.
MacAlister works Medeiros's body with a nice hook.
Medeiros throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros misses with a left hand
and MacAlister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Medeiros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Medeiros.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Medeiros's shoulder, as Medeiros tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
MacAlister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacAlister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister thuds his right hand into Medeiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Medeiros takes a swing at MacAlister's ribcage but misses.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacAlister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacAlister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Medeiros's hands.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
MacAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that second round.
That's time! MacAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros misses with a left hand
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister stuffs the takedown.
MacAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister cracks Medeiros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacAlister Throws a clean left jab. MacAlister Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Medeiros's chin! Medeiros crumbles to the ground and MacAlister follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by MacAlister!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
Toby MacAlister thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RISE 159     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacAlister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Danny Sitsongrit has been cut.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sitsongrit catches MacAlister with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit jabs MacAlister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister misses the jab.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. MacAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by MacAlister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacAlister.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but MacAlister blocks it.
MacAlister seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
MacAlister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
MacAlister blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
MacAlister needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit tests MacAlister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacAlister lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but MacAlister seems unphased.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and MacAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacAlister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacAlister ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into MacAlister's ribs.
MacAlister misses the jab.#T3#
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. MacAlister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow MacAlister down.
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacAlister counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. MacAlister tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks MacAlister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAlister down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacAlister checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but MacAlister sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacAlister throws a quick counter head kick but Sitsongrit was just out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacAlister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
letting MacAlister counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacAlister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as MacAlister blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like MacAlister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Nice body kick there by MacAlister.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacAlister went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacAlister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
It appears MacAlister was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and MacAlister counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to MacAlister's midsection.
MacAlister misses with a body kick.
MacAlister throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
MacAlister tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and MacAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacAlister will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to MacAlister's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacAlister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 MacAlister has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacAlister and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacAlister will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacAlister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacAlister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacAlister at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacAlister on the side of the head.
MacAlister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacAlister lands a lovely overhand right.
MacAlister checks the leg kick.
MacAlister feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
MacAlister punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
MacAlister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with MacAlister's head.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with MacAlister and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
MacAlister takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit catches MacAlister with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacAlister lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlister backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
MacAlister scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacAlister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacAlister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
MacAlister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacAlister throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
MacAlister needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow MacAlister down.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacAlister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
MacAlister appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacAlister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacAlister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlister's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and MacAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister checks a leg kick.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from MacAlister misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacAlister takes one to the chin there.
MacAlister takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacAlister takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacAlister avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacAlister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but MacAlister moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends MacAlister's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit wants to slow MacAlister down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks MacAlister in the body.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
MacAlister ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
MacAlister was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacAlister counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when MacAlister was well out of range.
MacAlister half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacAlister takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges at MacAlister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacAlister's hand.
MacAlister misses with a double jab.
MacAlister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!

 

Event: RISE 154     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
MacAlister moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.
MacAlister throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
MacAlister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryhein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryhein moves in looking to clinch but MacAlister pushes him off.
MacAlister throws a big counter combination but Ryhein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ryhein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryhein off the cage and back into range.
Ryhein avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
Ryhein looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ryhein to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryhein throws a head kick but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryhein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAlister throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
MacAlister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryhein misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
MacAlister is looking for a counter combo.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Ryhein is out of range.
MacAlister wants to clinch but Ryhein slips to the side
and Ryhein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
MacAlister avoids the head kick by Ryhein.
Ryhein connects with a single shot there.
MacAlister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryhein wants to clinch up but MacAlister keeps it at a distance.
Ryhein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister scores with a hook.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
MacAlister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryhein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacAlister is out of range. #T2#
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
Ryhein misses with a hook.
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
Ryhein throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryhein swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and MacAlister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacAlister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards. #BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryhein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to move into range but MacAlister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryhein doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from MacAlister does no damage. #T3#
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacAlister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacAlister swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryhein.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
Ryhein throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacAlister counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ryhein misses.
It looked like MacAlister was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MacAlister moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.
MacAlister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryhein doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryhein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryhein cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
Ryhein throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Ryhein.#T4#
Ryhein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryhein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick from MacAlister.
Ryhein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryhein.
Ryhein defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Ryhein's shoulder, as Ryhein tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Ryhein's head but Ryhein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister scores with a head kick. Ryhein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryhein throws a push kick but MacAlister slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like MacAlister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
MacAlister moves into the clinch successfully.
MacAlister lands a shoulder strike.
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
MacAlister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacAlister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryhein misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for MacAlister.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
MacAlister lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
MacAlister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacAlister lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister misses with a punch to the body.
Ryhein scores with a shot to the side of MacAlister's head.
MacAlister working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Still in the clinch, MacAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacAlister lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards. #ROC#Ryhein is rocked!
MacAlister lands with a right to the head.
Ryhein is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
Ryhein wants to break free but MacAlister has control.
Ryhein has a couple of punches blocked by MacAlister.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacAlister.
Ryhein blocks an uppercut.
Ryhein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein is looking to break free of the clinch but MacAlister has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from MacAlister fails to land. #BC#
MacAlister breaks from the clinch.
MacAlister cracks Ryhein with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ryhein tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but MacAlister pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ryhein is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
During a confident post fight interview, Toby MacAlister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 146     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Jiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacAlister's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacAlister, as that shot connected.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
MacAlister wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jiang misses with a body kick.
Jiang scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacAlister counters with a left and a right that stings Jiang.
MacAlister avoids a kick to the body.
Jiang takes one to the chin there.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jiang lands a really nice looking cross but MacAlister seems unphased.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister fails to land with a series of punches.
MacAlister sizes up Jiang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jiang misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang unleashes a big counter combination but MacAlister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
It looked like MacAlister was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jiang.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Jiang slips the punch.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacAlister needs to keep his hands up - Jiang had a free shot at his head there.
MacAlister lands a nice hook to Jiang's body. Jiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacAlister lands a nice hook to Jiang's body. Jiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Jiang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
MacAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jiang swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
MacAlister connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacAlister wants to clinch up but Jiang keeps it at a distance.
Jiang is looking to slow MacAlister down with leg kicks.
MacAlister misses with a wild combination.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAlister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacAlister slips under a jab from Jiang.#CL2#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as MacAlister controls the action.
Jiang is leaning against MacAlister and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacAlister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang. #T3#
MacAlister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
MacAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body.
Jiang blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jiang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jiang.
Jiang lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Jiang.
Jiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from MacAlister.
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiang pushes MacAlister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jiang blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from MacAlister fails to land.
MacAlister working aggressively here.
MacAlister misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAlister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacAlister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang lands a right hand.
MacAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang. #T4#
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang lands with a left to the head.
MacAlister scores with a shot to the side of Jiang's head.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Jiang tries a body shot but MacAlister blocks it.
Jiang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacAlister blocks it with crossed arms.
Jiang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacAlister seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jiang can turn it around.
Jiang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacAlister in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacAlister misses with some punches.
MacAlister tries a body shot but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang wants to stall.
MacAlister lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Jiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacAlister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MacAlister fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
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#
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Jiang swats away the attempt to clinch by MacAlister.#CL2#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacAlister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
A short left from MacAlister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiang.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister tries a body shot but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Jiang prevents a body shot from MacAlister.
Jiang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacAlister lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacAlister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAlister.
Jiang scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jiang digs a right hand underneath MacAlister's ribcage. MacAlister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacAlister misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jiang obliges.
MacAlister being controlled against the cage.
MacAlister misses with some punches.
MacAlister can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action.
MacAlister misses with the head strike.
MacAlister misses with the head strike.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacAlister is defending well for now.
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Jiang pushes MacAlister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister is leaning against Jiang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiang is trying to stall.
MacAlister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
MacAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Jiang stalling in the clinch but MacAlister improves position.
MacAlister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacAlister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Jiang tries a body shot but MacAlister blocks it.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Jiang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with the head strike.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
Jiang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacAlister prevents a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but MacAlister avoids the damage to the body.
MacAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
MacAlister pushes Jiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
MacAlister on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacAlister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Jiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang tries to throw a body punch but MacAlister avoids it by throwing Jiang back against the cage.
MacAlister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Jiang throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister lands with a right to the head.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacAlister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Jiang lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jiang throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Jiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang connects with the punch.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jiang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacAlister eats them both and turns towards Jiang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A leg kick checked by MacAlister.
Jiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jiang avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacAlister throws a low kick but Jiang moves out of range easily.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
MacAlister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiang.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jiang, as that shot connected. #T1#
MacAlister looks to land a combination but Jiang avoids it well.
MacAlister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Jiang clinches up with MacAlister and pushes him back against the cage.
MacAlister takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
MacAlister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacAlister.
A hook to the body from Jiang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Jiang.
Jiang has MacAlister pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Jiang's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
Jiang lands with a left to the head.
Jiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.
Jiang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiang blocking some punches.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacAlister.
Jiang digs a right hand underneath MacAlister's ribcage. MacAlister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAlister's elbow.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacAlisters head.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
A short left from MacAlister.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiang prevents a body shot from MacAlister.
MacAlister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jiang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacAlister misses with some punches.
MacAlister managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang. #T3#
Jiang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jiang lands a hook that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards.
MacAlister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Jiang.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jiang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacAlister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jiang.
MacAlister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacAlister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacAlister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacAlisters head.
Jiang lands a hook that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards. #T4#
MacAlister can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action.
Jiang wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jiang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jiang lands an uppercut.
MacAlister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jiang pushes MacAlister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jiang gets through MacAlister's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacAlister managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jiang.
A nice left hand lands by Jiang. #ROC2#MacAlister is rocked!
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAlister's elbow.
Oh MacAlister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacAlisters head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Jiang working MacAlister over with knees to the body.
Jiang lands with a short shot to the head.
MacAlister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jiang lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Jiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jiang 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Jiang!

 

Event: RISE 137     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
MacAlister is looking to score with low kicks.
MacAlister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Boles moves out of range of the strikes.
Boles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boles avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
It looked like Boles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
MacAlister swings for the body but Boles moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister lands a jab to the head.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boles is looking to counter punch.
Boles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
MacAlister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacAlister tries a head kick but it misses.
Boles throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacAlister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAlister scores with a hook.
MacAlister 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacAlister.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Boles takes one on the button.
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Boles's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a jab to Boles's midsection.
MacAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacAlister.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Boles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
MacAlister cracks a nice hook into Boles's ribs.
MacAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boles throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Boles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Boles.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from MacAlister finds it's way through Boles's defenses.
MacAlister misses with a jab to the body
and Boles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boles.
An attempted straight right counter from Boles misses the target.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Boles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister swings for the body but Boles moves out of range. #T4#
MacAlister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boles backs up against the cage.
MacAlister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister cracks Boles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacAlister thuds a left hand into Boles's body.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boles defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a right hand to the body.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
MacAlister throws a poor cross that misses
and Boles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Boles moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister thuds a left hand into Boles's body.
MacAlister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacAlister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacAlister swinging wildly here.
Boles is looking to counter punch.
MacAlister wants to clinch up but Boles keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Boles misses its target.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister lands a jab to Boles's midsection.
MacAlister darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from MacAlister misses
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
MacAlister misses with a double jab.
Boles slips a straight right by MacAlister.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister misses with a left hand
and Boles counters with a right hand to the body.
MacAlister misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister throws out a loose jab but Boles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacAlister swings for the body but Boles moves out of range.
Boles is looking to counter punch.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Boles moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Boles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister throws the left hand but Boles avoids the punch easily.#T2#
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Boles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacAlister throws a jab when Boles was well out of range.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toby MacAlister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
Boles walks into a jab.
MacAlister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister lands a nice shot to the body.
Boles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAlister takes a swing at Boles's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boles manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacAlister. Boles shrugs it off though.
MacAlister throws a hook but Boles blocks it.
MacAlister throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAlister falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boles slips under a jab.
MacAlister misses with a two punch combination.
MacAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boles's hands.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by MacAlister misses
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
MacAlister tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boles throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister tries a low kick but Boles avoids it.#CL2#
MacAlister has Boles up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boles lands a nice shot to the body.
MacAlister is breathing heavily.#BC#
Boles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister wants to clinch
and Boles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacAlister thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
MacAlister takes a swing at Boles's ribcage but misses.
Boles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacAlister takes a swing at Boles's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Boles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacAlister lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased.
MacAlister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Boles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacAlister looks to land a body kick but Boles moved away.
MacAlister lands with a straight right. Boles didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boles on the side of the head.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
Boles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacAlister throws a leg kick
and Boles counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
MacAlister misses with a combination
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacAlister throws a leg kick
and Boles counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#MacAlister is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Toby MacAlister's cut even more.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Boles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a low kick but Boles avoids it.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Boles slips the punch.
MacAlister cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacAlister throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Boles counters with a nice right hand that sends MacAlister toppling to the canvas! MacAlister scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boles finish him?!
Charles E Boles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacAlister is still on wobbly legs! Can Boles finish him?#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut
and Boles counters with a big left hand that crumples MacAlister! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles E Boles!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles E Boles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 133     
Date:   Jan 06, 2023
#R1#
MacAlister slips under a jab from Hoodwell.
Hoodwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacAlister to score with a decent uppercut.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacAlister connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by MacAlister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacAlister.#ROC2#Hoodwell is rocked!
MacAlister weaves into range and cracks Hoodwell right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hoodwell goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! MacAlister is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby MacAlister!
A very excited looking Toby MacAlister made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RISE 124     
Date:   Dec 11, 2022
#R1#
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smif feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacAlisters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacAlister throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif throws a big counter combination but MacAlister scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for MacAlister.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister takes one to the side of the head.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smif avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Smif throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
MacAlister tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Smif misses with a hook
and MacAlister counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacAlister catches Smif with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smif lands a head shot.
MacAlister slips a jab and a cross from Smif.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Smif with a nice cross.
MacAlister throws a body kick that misses.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
enabling MacAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Smif misses.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and MacAlister releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Smif is looking to chop away at MacAlister's legs.
MacAlister moves out of range of the body kick.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
Smif takes one to the chin there.
Smif throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif throws a jab when MacAlister was well out of range.
Smif throws a lazy head kick
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif throws a one two combo.
MacAlister thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacAlister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Smif throws the left hand but MacAlister avoids the punch easily.
MacAlister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. MacAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif throws the kick towards the body but MacAlister avoids it.
Smif throws a solid leg kick but MacAlister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smif.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacAlister swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister misses with a looping right.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smif misses with a combination
and MacAlister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacAlister lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
Smif defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif misses with a straight left.
MacAlister wants to counter the offense by Smif and move into the clinch position.
MacAlister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
MacAlister closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacAlister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Jumba Smif will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Smif throws a leg kick but MacAlister sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacAlister let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smif with a nice calf kick.
Smif swinging wildly here.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Smif cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
MacAlister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Smif lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif slips under a jab from MacAlister.
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
Smif works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacAlister misses with a body punch
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smif.
MacAlister tries a low kick but Smif avoids it.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister moves out of range of the body kick from Smif.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacAlister can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Smif lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAlister doesn't seem phased though.
MacAlister connects with a crisp jab.
Smif misses with a low kick.
Smif looks to land a right hand but MacAlister moved out of range.
MacAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smif doesn't seem bothered though.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAlister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smif misses with a low kick. #T2#
MacAlister tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAlister lands with an overhand left.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the body
and Smif counters with a good low kick that MacAlister was not able to check.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
MacAlister slips under a jab from Smif.
Smif fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Smif misses.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Smif.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but MacAlister slips the punch.
MacAlister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacAlister.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif moves away from the strike by MacAlister.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacAlister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacAlister scrambles back to his feet.
MacAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif lands with a nice body punch.
Smif takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
MacAlister scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister moves out of range of the leg kick from Smif.
It seemed like MacAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAlister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister thuds a left hand into Smif's body.
Smif scores with a nice strike.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Smif.
Good exchange - Smif coming out on top.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
MacAlister blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from MacAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Smif.
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAlister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smif takes a swing at MacAlister's ribcage but misses.
Smif throws a right and a left that MacAlister avoids nicely.
MacAlister throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif thuds his shin into the meat of MacAlister's side.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
MacAlister checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Smif - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
And Smif counters with a quick kick to the body but MacAlister blocks it.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister throws a sloppy body shot
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smif misses with a low kick. #T1#
MacAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
Smif scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. MacAlister catches Smif right on the button with a cross.
MacAlister on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smif lands with a hook. MacAlister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacAlister slips a jab from Smif.
A little jabbing left from MacAlister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
MacAlister swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacAlister misses with a body shot.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister avoids a kick to the body.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumba Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but MacAlister ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like MacAlister was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacAlister cracks Smif with a good jab.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacAlister! But no joy.
MacAlister scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister jabs Smif to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a good jab.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacAlister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister scores with a jab.
Smif's corner calls for a 1-2. Smif obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
MacAlister clinches. #T3##BC2#
MacAlister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacAlister misses with a hook.
MacAlister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Smif lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacAlister doesn't seem phased though.
Smif misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacAlister has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacAlister there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif lands a jab to the nose.
Smif connects with a right hand. MacAlister shakes it off.
Smif throws a hook but MacAlister avoids it easily.
MacAlister takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAlister's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Smif feints and then cracks MacAlister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAlister down.
MacAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smif fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smif ducks right into an uppercut from MacAlister.
Smif throws a good cross that connects.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smif connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacAlister's hands.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the body
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smif fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smif, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!

During a confident post fight interview, Jumba Smif thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 112     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacAlister to the mat! MacAlister manages to get full guard.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacAlister's head.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacAlister looking for a sweep. Not yet MacAlister, not yet.
MacAlister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacAlister working a defensive guard but Mesquita manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but MacAlister is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but MacAlister sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita has control of MacAlister's left arm, preventing MacAlister from doing any damage. #SUB2#
MacAlister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita is pulling down on MacAlister's head. It's preventing any offense from MacAlister, at least for the moment.
Mesquita is trying to keep MacAlister in close.
MacAlister trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacAlister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as MacAlister tries to pass.
MacAlister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mesquita works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but MacAlister postures up.
MacAlister content to stall in guard here.
MacAlister looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Mesquita has control of MacAlister's left arm, preventing MacAlister from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacAlister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacAlister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but MacAlister defends it easily.
MacAlister throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for subs off his back but MacAlister has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mesquita trying to hold on to MacAlister's head to control him but MacAlister postures up. #T4#
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacAlister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacAlister's back!
Mesquita throwing damaging strikes from the back! MacAlister could be in trouble here!
Mesquita is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at MacAlister. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mesquita is punishing MacAlister with some ground and pound.
Mesquita throwing wild punches that miss their target.
MacAlister wants to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mesquita has got one arm under MacAlister's chin. This could be trouble... MacAlister trying to control the other hand but Mesquita gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, MacAlister has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Mesquita!
Richard Mesquita is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Burdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Burdon counters with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister throws a hook but Burdon blocks it.
Burdon swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Burdon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
Donk. MacAlister catches Burdon right on the button with a cross.
Burdon ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
Burdon tries to counter by closing the distance.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Burdon moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Burdon slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
Nice body punch from MacAlister.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
Burdon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Burdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burdon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAlister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacAlister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burdon slips a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burdon misses the body punch
and MacAlister counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Burdon punishes MacAlister's body with a nice straight punch.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Burdon slips the punch.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacAlister's corner calls for a 1-2. MacAlister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Burdon is rocked!
Burdon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacAlister rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burdon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAlister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Burdon misses.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Burdon moved out of range.
MacAlister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacAlister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burdon throws out the jab. #T3#
MacAlister looks to land a combination but Burdon avoids it well.
MacAlister misses with a hook #CL2#
and Burdon moves into the clinch.
Burdon lands with a right to the head.
MacAlister is trying to break the clinch but Burdon is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister blocks an uppercut.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Burdon controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burdon.
MacAlister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burdon blocks a body shot from MacAlister.
Burdon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacAlister has had enough of the clinch but Burdon keeps him there for the moment.
MacAlister is trying to break free.
Burdon is leaning against MacAlister and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burdon lands a body shot.
Burdon works on MacAlister's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Burdon. #T4#
Burdon throws a head punch that misses.
MacAlister wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burdon blocking some punches.
MacAlister is looking to break free of the clinch but Burdon has double underhooks.
MacAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacAlister wants to break free but Burdon has control.
MacAlister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Burdon.
A short left from Burdon.
Burdon swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Burdon.
MacAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Burdon. #BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Burdon moves into the clinch.
Burdon lands with a right to the head. #BC#
MacAlister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burdon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Burdon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister misses with a looping right.
Burdon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacAlister misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Burdon to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Burdon misses.
Jab from MacAlister.
Burdon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdon. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burdon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister connects with a crisp jab.
MacAlister moves away from the strike by Burdon.
It looked like MacAlister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
MacAlister throws a lazy uppercut
and Burdon counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Burdon blocks the low kick.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burdon misses the jab.
Burdon misses with a straight left.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Burdon moves out of range.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Burdon is out of range.
Burdon throws a lazy right hand but MacAlister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacAlister throws a hook but Burdon blocks it.
Burdon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Burdon clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burdon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAlister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burdon on the side of the head.
Burdon is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burdon slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Burdon gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! MacAlister points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Burdon wakes up just in time to hear MacAlister thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby MacAlister!
Toby MacAlister retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Toby MacAlister made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RISE 90: Thomas v Franjic     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022
#R1#
Kingsley walks into a jab.
Kingsley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacAlister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Kingsley slips the punch.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from MacAlister does it's job there.
A low kick lands for MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingsley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingsley. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister throws a looping overhand right but Kingsley ducks down to avoid it.
Kingsley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacAlister is able to avoid easily.
Toby MacAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacAlister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from MacAlister.
Kingsley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
MacAlister checks a low kick from Kingsley.
A swing and a miss from Kingsley.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut.
MacAlister throws a one two combo.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
MacAlister clinches up with Kingsley and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
Kingsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister prevents a body shot from Kingsley.
MacAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingsley lands a body shot.
MacAlister can't find room to land a body shot as Kingsley controls the action.
MacAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
MacAlister lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister lands an uppercut.
Kingsley wants to get back to striking at distance but MacAlister won't allow it.
MacAlister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingsley.
Kingsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kingsley or not.
Nice body punch from MacAlister - that landed with a thud.
MacAlister lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
Kingsley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
MacAlister clinches up against the cage.
Kingsley tries a body shot but MacAlister blocks it.
MacAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Kingsley lands an uppercut.
Kingsley misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
MacAlister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from MacAlister on the inside.
MacAlister misses with some punches.
Kingsley has a couple of punches blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacAlister lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
Kingsley prevents a body shot from MacAlister.
Nice body punch from Kingsley - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
MacAlister moves out of range of the body kick from Kingsley.
MacAlister ducks under a wild hook from Kingsley.
Kingsley blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kingsley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingsley.
MacAlister takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Kingsley catches MacAlister right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by MacAlister.
Kingsley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingsley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Kingsley counters with a left to the body.
MacAlister moves out of range as Kingsley strikes.
Kingsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that 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.#R2#
Kingsley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kingsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley walks into a straight right hand from MacAlister.
Kingsley punishes MacAlister's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingsley.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacAlister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingsley's efforts to push away.
Toby MacAlister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacAlister working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards.
MacAlister lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacAlister tries to pull guard but Kingsley won't allow it.
Kingsley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacAlisters head.
MacAlister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingsley can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from MacAlister. #T1#
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch.
Kingsley lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacAlister throws a jab when Kingsley was well out of range.
Kingsley slips under a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Kingsley takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacAlister misses with a jab to the body
and Kingsley counters with a leg kick.
Kingsley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAlister.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Kingsley saw that one coming.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Kingsley is out of range.
Kingsley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kingsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Kingsley counters with a left to the body.
Kingsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingsley blocks a leg kick.
Kingsley scores with a jab to the head.
Kingsley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Kingsley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
MacAlister connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kingsley momentarily.
MacAlister throws a jab when Kingsley was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by MacAlister. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacAlister jabs Kingsley right on the nose. Kingsley blinks but takes it well.
Kingsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
MacAlister takes the fight into the clinch.
MacAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingsley.
MacAlister has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries a body shot but Kingsley blocks it.
Kingsley lands a hook that snaps the head of MacAlister backwards.
MacAlister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingsley lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from MacAlister - that landed with a thud.
Kingsley throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAlister.
A head punch on the inside from MacAlister fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister ducks under a wild hook from Kingsley.
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!
Kingsley thows a leg kick but MacAlister checks it
and MacAlister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingsley looks to land a left hand but MacAlister moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of MacAlister 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
MacAlister drives through and clinches with Kingsley against the cage.
Kingsley misses with a punch on the inside.
MacAlister digs a right hand into Kingsley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kingsley's gas tank.
Kingsley is leaning against MacAlister and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacAlister scores with a hook to the body.
MacAlister tries to throw a body punch but Kingsley avoids it by throwing MacAlister back against the cage.
MacAlister misses with the head strike.
Kingsley misses with the head strike.
MacAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsley misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toby MacAlister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingsley.
MacAlister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacAlister swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingsley 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 MacAlister has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacAlister and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
MacAlister darts in and clinches Kingsley up against the cage.#BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacAlister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingsley in his tracks.
MacAlister tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingsley thinks about the counter body kick.
Kingsley throws a head kick but MacAlister moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by MacAlister as he connects with a hook.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
MacAlister fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingsley checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingsley misses.#T1#
MacAlister connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from MacAlister misses
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister dodges the punch combination from Kingsley.
Kingsley misses with a body shot.
MacAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
MacAlister connects with a looping right hand.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingsley throws a lazy uppercut
and MacAlister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingsley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kingsley checks the leg kick.
A head kick by MacAlister misses
and Kingsley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacAlister misses with a body shot.
Kingsley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a body shot.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Kingsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kingsley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacAlister misses with a hook. Kingsley ducked under it nicely. #CL#
MacAlister pushes Kingsley up against the cage in a clinch.
MacAlister lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
Kingsley lands with a right to the head.
Kingsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsley prevents a body shot from MacAlister.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingsley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingsley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacAlister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister. #T4##BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister digs a good body shot into Kingsley's ribs.
Kingsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAlister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingsley's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingsley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#Toby MacAlister's cut is getting worse.
Kingsley swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingsley misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Kingsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacAlister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Deacon Kingsley just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kingsley throws a leg kick that misses.
MacAlister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kingsley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacAlister lands with a nice combination. Kingsley backs away looking to recover.
MacAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAlister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley.
MacAlister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingsley cracks MacAlister with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Kingsley. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister jabs Kingsley right on the nose. Kingsley blinks but takes it well.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacAlister sizes up Kingsley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacAlister swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range. #T1#
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAlister takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister tries to clinch
and MacAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacAlister.#CL#
Kingsley gets tackled into the cage by MacAlister. MacAlister maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacAlister throws a jab when Kingsley was well out of range.
Kingsley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingsley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
MacAlister has managed to clinch. #T2##BC2#
Kingsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
Kingsley slips a straight right by MacAlister.
And Kingsley responds with a good body kick, but MacAlister manages to step out the way in time.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kingsley throws a nice looking combination but MacAlister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingsley throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kingsley manages to circle out of the way.
Kingsley slips under a jab from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a leg kick
and Kingsley counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
MacAlister tries to counter by clinching up but Kingsley breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
MacAlister has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingsley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
Kingsley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacAlister lands a jab to Kingsley's midsection.
Kingsley scores with a spinning back kick!
Kingsley throws a body kick that misses.
MacAlister was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacAlister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingsley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
MacAlister throws a looping overhand right but Kingsley ducks down to avoid it.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingsley throws a right hand that misses
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacAlister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingsley throws a jab when MacAlister was well out of range.
MacAlister is looking to counter the offense by Kingsley and move into the clinch.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley looks to land a combination but MacAlister avoids it well.
MacAlister lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingsley at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister had his way with Deacon Kingsley in that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! MacAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kingsley staying out of range there.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsley moves away.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kingsley counter with a right hand.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingsley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Kingsley misses its intended target.
Kingsley lands a jab to the head. #T1#
MacAlister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kingsley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
Kingsley looks to land a left hand but MacAlister moved out of range nicely.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Kingsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Kingsley moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister cracks a nice hook into Kingsley's ribs.
Kingsley misses with a looping left.
MacAlister takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.
Kingsley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacAlister with a body shot.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Kingsley moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kingsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacAlister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingsley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacAlister throws a lazy head kick
and Kingsley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Kingsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Kingsley counters with a left to the body.
Kingsley with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsley connects with a right hand. MacAlister shakes it off.
MacAlister wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAlister misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kingsley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. MacAlister moves away and avoids it.#T3#
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#MacAlister is rocked!
Jab from MacAlister.
Oh MacAlister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingsley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kingsley clobbers MacAlister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Deacon Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
MacAlister forces Kingsley back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Kingsley moves out of range. #T4#
MacAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacAlister seems to have got his legs back now.
MacAlister on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Toby MacAlister's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect 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!
Kingsley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like MacAlister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister slips a jab from Kingsley.#CL#
MacAlister closes the distance and clinches.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsley controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kingsley fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from MacAlister fails to land.
MacAlister scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
MacAlister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deacon Kingsley.
I think MacAlister has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby MacAlister!

Toby MacAlister retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Toby MacAlister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RISE Fight Night 3     
Date:   Jul 15, 2022
#R1#
MacAlister lands an overhand right.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
Mesquita wants to counter the offense by MacAlister and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Mesquita pushes MacAlister up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita keeps control of MacAlister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacAlister tries to circle away but Mesquita has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mesquita. #TD2#
Mesquita successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacAlister defends well.
MacAlister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacAlister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacAlister wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
MacAlister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but MacAlister pushes his legs off easily.
MacAlister wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacAlister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAlister passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacAlister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
MacAlister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
MacAlister stalling.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but MacAlister is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacAlister misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like MacAlister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mesquita's head.#T4#
MacAlister throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from MacAlister. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
MacAlister with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacAlister fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for MacAlister. That snapped Mesquita's head back. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands. #BC#
MacAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Oooooh!!! MacAlister has knocked Mesquita down with a huge combo! MacAlister steps away and waves a wobbly Mesquita back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!
Mesquita wants to clinch but MacAlister slips to the side
and MacAlister counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita seems to have recovered his senses.
Mesquita wants to clinch.
Mesquita tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacAlister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacAlister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Nice uppercut lands for MacAlister. That snapped Mesquita's head back.
Mesquita tries to clinch but MacAlister is having none of it.
MacAlister is looking for a counter combo.
Mesquita wants to clinch.
MacAlister cracks Mesquita with a good jab.
MacAlister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacAlister.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacAlister throws a counter high kick but Mesquita was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to clinch but MacAlister is having none of it.
Mesquita tries to clinch up but MacAlister circles away and keeps his distance.
MacAlister misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Mesquita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Mesquita breaks from the clinch.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mesquita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from MacAlister finds it's target.
MacAlister swinging wildly here.
Mesquita is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacAlister counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacAlister throws a series of strikes that have Mesquita backpedaling.
Nice shot by MacAlister.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mesquita rushes MacAlister and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
MacAlister scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mesquita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Mesquita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.#TD2#
Mesquita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
MacAlister takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
MacAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?
Mesquita lands an elbow.
An elbow from Mesquita crashes against the mat.
MacAlister is trying to get back to half guard.
MacAlister managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mesquita. #T3#
Mesquita creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacAlister sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
MacAlister dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita just content to control the position.
Mesquita in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mesquita throws a strike aimed at the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister avoids it well.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
MacAlister is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita cracks MacAlister with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Mesquita throws an elbow but MacAlister slips to the side and avoids it well.
MacAlister wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
MacAlister is trying to improve his position.
MacAlister on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Richard Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but MacAlister is defending well.
MacAlister struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
MacAlister gets tackled into the cage by Mesquita. Mesquita maintains the clinch.
Mesquita stalling. #BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacAlister defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push MacAlister into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacAlister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mesquita has time to react.
Mesquita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacAlister counters with a three punch combo that has Mesquita backing up. Mesquita nods at MacAlister to acknowledge the strikes.
Mesquita tries to clinch but MacAlister is having none of it.
MacAlister throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
MacAlister lands a nice shot to the body.
MacAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mesquita doesn't seem bothered though.
MacAlister shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mesquita eats them both and turns towards MacAlister to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Mesquita clinches with his opponent. #BC#
MacAlister manages to break the clinch.
MacAlister misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
MacAlister throws a good cross that connects.
Toby MacAlister is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
MacAlister gets tackled into the cage by Mesquita. Mesquita maintains the clinch. #BC#
MacAlister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mesquita pushes MacAlister up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
MacAlister manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mesquita takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mesquita pulls guard.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacAlister being controlled here momentarily.
MacAlister looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacAlister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacAlister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
MacAlister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but MacAlister pushes his legs off easily.
MacAlister looking to sit in guard and control but Mesquita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAlister controlling Mesquita's posture.
MacAlister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mesquita trying to control but MacAlister is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
MacAlister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacAlister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but MacAlister is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacAlister swats away the attempt to clinch by Mesquita.
MacAlister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacAlister with a jab.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacAlister circles away.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and MacAlister counters with a one-two to the body.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
MacAlister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesquita wants to clinch but MacAlister slips to the side
and MacAlister counters with a two punch combo.
MacAlister leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mesquita has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacAlister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacAlister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
MacAlister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mesquita tries to clinch but MacAlister moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacAlister enables Mesquita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacAlister manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MacAlister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacAlister wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacAlister is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacAlister has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is trying to keep MacAlister in close.
MacAlister wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling his posture from full guard.
MacAlister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but MacAlister defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
MacAlister avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacAlister uses it to pass to side control.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
MacAlister keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacAlister tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
MacAlister keeping control of the position.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacAlister trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacAlister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacAlister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita throwing shots but MacAlister is blocking nicely.
Mesquita is keen to just control but MacAlister is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita dominated that fourth round.
That's time! MacAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Mesquita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacAlister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacAlister lands a glancing blow to the side of Mesquita's head.
MacAlister getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacAlister swinging wildly here.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Mesquita tries to clinch up but MacAlister circles away and keeps his distance.
MacAlister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from MacAlister misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister jabs Mesquita to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Mesquita instigates a clinch. #BC#
MacAlister breaks from the clinch.
MacAlister throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range. #CL2#
Mesquita gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Mesquita tries to pull guard but MacAlister won't allow it.
MacAlister is trying to push Mesquita away but Mesquita has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
MacAlister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacAlister avoids it really well and circles away.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacAlister defends it nicely.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAlister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita moves out of range as MacAlister strikes.
Nice jab there from MacAlister.
MacAlister circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacAlister swinging wildly here.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but MacAlister keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from MacAlister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Mesquita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into MacAlister's guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but MacAlister has wrist control.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but MacAlister has wrist control.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mesquita advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but MacAlister is defending the strikes.
Mesquita throws an elbow but MacAlister slips to the side and avoids it well.
MacAlister is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacAlister keeps working.
Mesquita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
MacAlister takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mesquita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SU2#
Mesquita decides to stand back up. Mesquita steps back and let's MacAlister get back to his feet.
Richard Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a big counter combination but Mesquita scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby MacAlister!

Toby MacAlister retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Toby MacAlister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 68:     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. MacAlister didn't expect that.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez postures up in MacAlister's guard and throws a big left but MacAlister blocks it.
Alvarez is fighting to break MacAlister's control of his arms but MacAlister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacAlister is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacAlister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T1#
MacAlister controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacAlister looking to pass the guard.
MacAlister sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a left and a right that stings MacAlister.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Danga de danga de dang - MacAlister scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Alvarez has been cut.
A big left from MacAlister misses.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but MacAlister shows good takedown defense.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.#T3#
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAlister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez moves forwards but MacAlister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
MacAlister feints with a jab and clips Alvarez right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Alvarez is sent crashing into the canvas and MacAlister leaps in for the kill! Alvarez tries to get to his feet but MacAlister is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Alvarez is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
Toby MacAlister is the new lightweight champion!
Toby MacAlister bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SENSEI FC 20     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Redding tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacAlister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacAlister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redding backs up against the cage.
Aiden Redding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redding is looking to clinch.
MacAlister circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redding fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redding takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Redding is rocked!
MacAlister cracks a nice hook into Redding's ribs.
Redding is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister fakes the body blow, causing Redding to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Redding goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby MacAlister!
Toby MacAlister thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SENSEI FC 15     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Crash fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacAlister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crash.
MacAlister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacAlister is looking to slow Crash down with leg kicks.
MacAlister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacAlister looks to land a combination but Crash avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Crash.
MacAlister scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Joey Crash has been cut.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister feints and then cracks Crash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crash down.
Crash has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacAlister.
MacAlister lands with a shot to the body.
Crash misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crash tries to clinch but MacAlister is having none of it.
MacAlister seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Crash staying out of range there.
Crash appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Crash ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Crash thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Crash does no damage.
MacAlister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crash is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Crash's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crash was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Crash misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacAlister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAlister stuns Crash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacAlister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Crash darts in and clinches MacAlister up against the cage.
Crash wants to get back to striking at distance but MacAlister won't allow it.
Crash misses with a body punch.
MacAlister lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Crash's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacAlister.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacAlister.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crash.
MacAlister lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister lands a body shot. #BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crash throws a right hand that MacAlister ducks under and follows up with a left that MacAlister also avoids with ease.
Crash moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacAlister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacAlister - the referee stops the clock and Crash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacAlister. Crash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacAlister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by MacAlister.#ROC#Crash is rocked!
MacAlister cracks Crash with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Crash falls to his knees and MacAlister doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
Toby MacAlister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SENSEI FC 8     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
MacAlister throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
MacAlister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
MacAlister tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of MacAlister's head.
MacAlister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
MacAlister scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
MacAlister cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.#BC2#
MacAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacAlister lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
MacAlister moves into the clinch.
MacAlister has Thibodeaux pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacAlister lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
MacAlister lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, MacAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacAlister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacAlister is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacAlister.
MacAlister avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacAlister's face.
MacAlister avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
MacAlister scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacAlister.
MacAlister lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, MacAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacAlister.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacAlister avoids it.
MacAlister stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacAlister.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacAlister lands a body punch.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A short left from MacAlister.
MacAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacAlister pushes Thibodeaux against the cage. MacAlister is working some dirty boxing. MacAlister pushes off with a quick right hook! Thibodeaux goes down! Thibodeaux tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MacAlister moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
After winning the bout, Toby MacAlister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SENSEI FC 1     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
A left lands for MacAlister.#CUT2#It looks like Shinohara Sosuke has been cut.
Sosuke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sosuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAlister.
MacAlister lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Sosuke goes down and covers up as MacAlister starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
A victorious Toby MacAlister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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