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Event:
SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Metharom counters with a head kick. That will keep McDonald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McDonald with a nice cross.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metharom moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald throws a head kick that Metharom semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
Metharom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald's head.#KD#
Metharom lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Metharom takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Metharom throws a powerful right kick. McDonald tried to block low but the kick was high! McDonald was taken right off of his feet! Metharom jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Somporn Metharom! |
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Event:
SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jacckson gets a double leg takedown into McDonald's guard.
Jacckson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacckson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Jacckson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacckson stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacckson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacckson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacckson won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Jacckson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald looking to control.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacckson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacckson defends well.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Jacckson tries to pass.
Jacckson is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Jacckson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacckson has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jacckson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacckson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacckson defends it easily.#T2#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully.
Jacckson is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
Jacckson with a nice head shot there.#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Jacckson gets to his feet and stands over McDonald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McDonald felt that one! Jacckson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McDonald from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMFL 6
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
McDonald rushes Metharom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Metharom blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Metharom is blocking nicely.
Metharom landing knees to the head.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is looking to control Metharom's arms but Metharom gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Metharom.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
Metharom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Metharom wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Metharom.
Metharom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
McDonald rushes Metharom and presses him up against the cage.
Metharom landing knees to the head.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Metharom digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
McDonald looks winded!
Nice body punch from Metharom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Metharom.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metharom cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metharom. That one must have hurt.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Somporn Metharom! |
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Event:
SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald slips under a jab from Saqqaf.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saqqaf walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
Saqqaf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
McDonald drops Saqqaf with a beautiful combination! Saqqaf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Saqqaf is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Oh Saqqaf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saqqaf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saqqaf swinging wildly here.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
McDonald darts in and clinches Saqqaf up against the cage.
Saqqaf seems to have got his legs back now.
Saqqaf trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Saqqaf drops back down to his feet.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saqqaf has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saqqaf taking a breather. #KD2#
McDonald drops Saqqaf with a big knee straight up the middle! Saqqaf is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws an overhand right that drops Saqqaf like a sack of potatoes! McDonald dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McDonald!
David McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aztlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Aztlan circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan with a nice calf kick.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald punishes Aztlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Aztlan misses with an uppercut.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aztlan under the eye.
Aztlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aztlan. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aztlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aztlan.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aztlan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Aztlan lands with a cross.
Aztlan checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald slips a jab from Aztlan.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan misses with a hook.
Aztlan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aztlan throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aztlan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Aztlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Aztlan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Aztlan goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.
#TD#
Aztlan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Aztlan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aztlan works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Aztlan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aztlan has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Aztlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aztlan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
McDonald pulls Aztlan in close to prevent any damage.
Aztlan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aztlan defends well.
McDonald is trying to keep Aztlan in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aztlan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
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 Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aztlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aztlan misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Aztlan has McDonald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aztlan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDonald tumbling to the mat - Aztlan dives into McDonald's guard.
Aztlan 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. #SUB2#
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aztlan has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Aztlan manages to pass to side control!
McDonald is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aztlan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aztlan controls the position.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aztlan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aztlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Aztlan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aztlan pulls his head out easily.
Aztlan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aztlan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aztlan scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Aztlan slips the punch.
Aztlan tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aztlan rather than just go for the knockout.
Aztlan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aztlan misses with a straight left. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aztlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Aztlan wants a takedown.
Aztlan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aztlan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Aztlan wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Aztlan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aztlan passes into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan postures up.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aztlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Aztlan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Aztlan has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Aztlan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald throws a leg kick but Aztlan checks it.
McDonald thumps Aztlan with a low kick.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Aztlan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonald.
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Aztlan moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aztlan.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Aztlan lands a takedown into guard.
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!#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Aztlan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aztlan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aztlan stacks McDonald on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aztlan!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Aztlan controlling the position.
McDonald tries to bench press Aztlan off him but Aztlan keeps the position.
McDonald is trying to control Aztlan's posture but Aztlan avoids it.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald is trying to control Aztlan's posture but Aztlan avoids it.
McDonald stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aztlan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aztlan wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Aztlan prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
McDonald tries to hold on but Aztlan postures up.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Aztlan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aztlan wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aztlan content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Aztlan isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Aztlan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McDonald.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aztlan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aztlan, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
A victorious Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMFL 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Read connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Read tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Read steps away.#CL#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read slowing the pace effectively.
Read is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Read has his back to the cage.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald letting Read take a breather here.#TD2#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Read tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Read got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Read has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Read gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Read wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position. #SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Read tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
Read has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Read defends well.#T3#
Read wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Read is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
McDonald wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
Read knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Read has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald prevents Read from standing back up.
#T4#
Read trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Read!
McDonald wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Read is trying to stand.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Read is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jay Read is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Read down.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Read.
Read went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Read tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jay Read has been cut.#CL#
Read pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald jumps guard but Read stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
Read trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Read into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.#T1#
Read lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Read crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Read from standing up.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Read postures up.
Read really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Read wants to clinch.
McDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Read avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Read.
Read lands a knee to the body.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
Read is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
Read is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Read.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Read avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Read turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Read missing with knees to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Read throws knees to the body.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Read.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Read as McDonald tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Read tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Read dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Read's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Read fails with an attempt to clinch.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Read with a body shot.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Read is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Read doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Read tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.#CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Read is defending well for now.
Read missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
Read stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
Read lands a knee to the head.
Read blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Read's face.
Read misses with a knee strike.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Read trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Read has McDonald pushed against the cage.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Read turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read landing knees to the head.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Read won't allow it.
#T3#
Read landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
McDonald stuns Read with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Read darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald has Read pressed against the cage.
Read scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Read.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Read scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Read avoids it.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Read managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Read.
Read avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Read tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
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 Jay Read.
I think Read 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Read! |
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