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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 25/08
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
MacDonald closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the ropes.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
MacDonald jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald jumps guard but Hunt stands there with MacDonald around his waist. MacDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malig Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacDonald fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDonald.
MacDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt is trying to push MacDonald away but MacDonald has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
MacDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald fails to pull guard.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
MacDonald jumps guard but Hunt stands there with MacDonald around his waist. MacDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
MacDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt tries a body shot but MacDonald blocks it.
#TD2#
MacDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunt wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
MacDonald throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
MacDonald working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
MacDonald rushes Hunt and presses him up against the ropes.#T3#
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries to break free but MacDonald pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but MacDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a jab. MacDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4##CL2#
MacDonald rushes Hunt and presses him up against the ropes.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.
MacDonald has Hunt pressed against the ropes, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
MacDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
MacDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet MacDonald, not yet. #SUB2#
MacDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacDonald can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacDonald is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2#
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
MacDonald has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Hunt prevents a body shot from MacDonald.
MacDonald has Hunt pressed against the ropes, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling the position.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but MacDonald has double underhooks.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
MacDonald prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
MacDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Georges MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.#T1#
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt misses the body punch #CL2#
and MacDonald counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from MacDonald.
#BC#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hunt misses. #CL2#
MacDonald moves into the clinch.
Hunt wants to break free but MacDonald has control.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
MacDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malig Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges MacDonald.
Nice jab there from MacDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
MacDonald walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
MacDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacDonald wants to clinch but Hunt slips to the side
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
MacDonald clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald has him pressed against the ropes.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is trying to push MacDonald away but MacDonald has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
MacDonald jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling him.
Georges MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDonald can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacDonald prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald has him pressed against the ropes.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but MacDonald won't allow it.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but MacDonald has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
MacDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
MacDonald jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 20:18
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt! |
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Event:
145 Showdown Semi Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
MacDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hubble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut.
Hubble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacDonald defends it nicely.#TD#
Hubble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hubble working over MacDonald with some ground and pound. MacDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacDonald wants to improve his position but Hubble is controlling well.
Hubble drops an elbow to the side of MacDonald's head.
Hubble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hubble passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hubble working the ground and pound effectively.
MacDonald tries to lock up and control but Hubble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacDonald is still trying to improve position.
Hubble scoring with strikes but MacDonald is staying in there.
MacDonald wants to hold on but Hubble pushes him away.
Hubble tries to control but MacDonald wriggling away.
Hubble controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hubble scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacDonald wants to hold on but Hubble pushes him away.
Hubble cracks MacDonald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hubble lands with some strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacDonald can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Hubble scoring with strikes but MacDonald is staying in there. #ROC#MacDonald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hubble looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has MacDonald covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Hubble!
After winning the bout, Edwin Hubble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HW Round 4
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Pérez sizes up MacDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pérez misses with a double jab.
Pérez throws a big shot that misses.
Pérez misses with a looping right.
MacDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Pérez breaks away and moves out of range.
Pérez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
MacDonald drives through and clinches with Pérez against the cage.
MacDonald blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
MacDonald digs a right hand underneath Pérez's ribcage. Pérez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pérez to keep the fight standing.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pérez is trying to force a seperation but MacDonald has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from MacDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
MacDonald pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
MacDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pérez wanted to stand there but MacDonald had control of the position. #SUB#
Pérez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing MacDonald to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pérez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - MacDonald pulls down on the head and he's put Pérez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Georges MacDonald!
Georges MacDonald tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
145 Showdown
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
MacDonald scores with a jab to the head.
MacDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tenko wants to clinch.#KD2#
MacDonald waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Tenko. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Tenko to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Tenko is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Tenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tenko trying to strike off his back.
MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tenko's guard.
MacDonald stalling.
Let's hope that MacDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tenko tries to get to full guard but MacDonald has control of the leg.
Tenko is trying to stand up here but MacDonald is controlling him well.
MacDonald not doing much here.
Tenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Tenko wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy.
#T1#
Tenko is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenko tries to kick MacDonald off but MacDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tenko wants to get back to full guard.
MacDonald passes into side control, despite Tenko's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Tenko is working from the bottom.
MacDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacDonald controlling from side mount.
Tenko is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
MacDonald trying to control the action but Tenko is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenko. Tenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tenko throws out a powerful jab.
Tenko wants to clinch.
MacDonald drops Tenko with a huge uppercut! Tenko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. MacDonald is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges MacDonald!
After the fight, Georges MacDonald was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Outlaw 21 - 145 Showdown
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Adofo moves into the clinch.
Adofo pushes MacDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adofo tries to work over MacDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adofo gets underhooks to prevent MacDonald's takedown attempt.
Adofo works on MacDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Adofo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
A shot in the inside from Adofo.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Adofo holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
MacDonald can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adofo gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adofo lands with a left to the head.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
Adofo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo lands a right hand.
MacDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adofo prevents it.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
MacDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
Adofo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacDonald or not.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Adofo lands a body shot.
A short left from Adofo.
Adofo presses MacDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adofo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
MacDonald fails to pull guard.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head. #ROC2#MacDonald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh MacDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald blocking some punches.
Adofo lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adofo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacDonald blocks an uppercut.
Adofo working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacDonald tries for a takedown but Adofo manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
MacDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adofo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adofo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacDonald or not.
Adofo is leaning against MacDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Adofo.
Adofo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Adofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Adofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Adofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Adofo dips a shoulder and cracks MacDonald with a mighty uppercut! MacDonald falls back against the cage and Adofo unloads with a barrage of strikes! MacDonald is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Adofo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chumani Adofo! |
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Event:
Outlaw 16 - 145 Showdown
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacDonald.
Pérez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacDonald controls the position.
MacDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pérez's legs.
MacDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pérez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pérez parries the strikes from MacDonald easily there. MacDonald is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pérez to escape.
Pérez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacDonald.
Pérez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacDonald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
MacDonald advances nicely into full mount.
MacDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacDonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
MacDonald controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from MacDonald.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald looking to ground and pound but Pérez is blocking nicely.
MacDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pérez is trying to stand.
MacDonald fails to move to back control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges MacDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
MacDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Pérez gets caught flat footed, as MacDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pérez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacDonald is controlling him.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald stays in close to Pérez's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pérez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and MacDonald dives into side control.
#T1#
MacDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pérez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that MacDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from MacDonald.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacDonald with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
MacDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yet more stalling tactics from MacDonald.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Pérez moves out of range. #T3#
MacDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Pérez circles away.
MacDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Pérez circles away.
#TD2#
MacDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
MacDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pérez is trying to keep MacDonald in close.
MacDonald controlling from the top position.
Georges MacDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
MacDonald is continuing to stall.
Pérez can't keep his opponent in guard - MacDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pérez tries to kick MacDonald off but MacDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MacDonald stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges MacDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
MacDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pérez's guard.
Pérez keeping full guard, as MacDonald tries to pass.
MacDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pérez keeping full guard, as MacDonald tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald prevents Pérez from getting back to his feet.
MacDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Pérez is looking to stand up but MacDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
MacDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
MacDonald shoots for a takedown but Pérez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pérez misses with a two punch combination.
Pérez throws a right and a left that MacDonald avoids nicely.
Pérez jabs MacDonald right on the nose. MacDonald blinks but takes it well.
Pérez throws a big shot that misses.
Pérez connects with a nice looking jab.
Pérez throws a hook but MacDonald blocks it.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Pérez.
Pérez looks to land a combination but MacDonald avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
MacDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pérez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald staying calm.
Ariel Pérez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The adventures of MacDonald the control monster continue. Boring.
Pérez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
MacDonald takes a little break here. Pérez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB2#
MacDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pérez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pérez is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Pérez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Georges MacDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pérez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
MacDonald controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georges MacDonald.
I've got MacDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges MacDonald!
Georges MacDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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