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Event:
UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Roland misses with a head kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roland was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Roland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roland 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Roland does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Roland counters with a body kick.
Roland misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Roland blocks the low kick.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roland.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Roland is just out of range.
Roland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Roland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Roland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald moves out of range as Roland throws a body kick.
Roland tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roland throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Roland looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roland!
McDonald lands a nice forearm strike.
McDonald trying to control the action but Roland is working from the bottom.
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roland!
McDonald cracks Roland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Roland is squirming around nicely.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Roland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roland tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roland tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
McDonald raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roland is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald working Roland over with strikes here.
Roland is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald prevents Roland from getting the reversal.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald looking to control but Roland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Roland taking shots to the head.
McDonald working Roland over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands with some strikes.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Roland is squirming around nicely.
McDonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McDonald lands with some strikes.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roland is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roland is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald blocks a head kick by Roland.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Roland saw it coming and moves away.
Roland throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald throws a hook but Roland avoids it easily.
Donk. McDonald catches Roland right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Roland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body punch but Roland moves out of range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roland was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Roland avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Roland feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Roland tries a head kick but it misses.
Roland ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Roland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Roland ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Roland clinches up against the cage.
Roland struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald tries a body shot but Roland blocks it.
Roland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roland is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald jumps guard but Roland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald is trying to drag Roland to the mat but Roland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roland prevents a body shot from McDonald. #BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald throws a hook but Roland blocks it.
Roland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Roland with a nice calf kick.
Roland ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Roland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Roland saw that one coming.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Roland scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roland tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Roland avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
McDonald working Roland over with strikes.
Roland is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roland missing with punches from the bottom.
Roland punching from the bottom.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald is nestled in close to Roland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roland defending well though.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald trying to control the action but Roland is working from the bottom.
McDonald winds up and cracks Roland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks the strikes from Roland.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is keen to just control but Roland is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second 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. 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.#R3#
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Roland misses with a head kick.
Roland ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roland throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
Roland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Roland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Roland does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
Roland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Roland misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.#CL2#
Roland moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roland lands a nice elbow.
Roland lands with a light punch inside.
Roland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roland can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Roland.
#T2#
McDonald tries to pull guard but Roland won't allow it.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald jumps guard but Roland stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roland throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roland is keeping busy.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Roland controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roland as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Roland utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Roland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
Roland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roland blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Roland tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Roland won't allow it.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roland scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zed Roland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Roland can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Roland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roland tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roland.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roland strikes from his own guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roland swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Roland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
Post fight, David McDonald took to the microphone: 'I want to thank everyone back at my gym, Ludus Magnus, and my amazing wife back home, our dogs Shadow and Chonk and our cat Tommy. I'm so blessed to get this victory, and looking forward to what's next!'. |
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Event:
UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karacan.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Karacan throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karacan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Karacan sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karacan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karacan checks it well. #T2#
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Karacan shows good takedown defense.
Karacan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karacan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enver Karacan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Karacan counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice uppercut.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan 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.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan slips under a jab.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karacan blocks a jab.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald misses the shot to the body. #T4##TD#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karacan did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald working Karacan over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karacan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Karacan is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Karacan wants to get back to his feet.
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 David McDonald will probably get the nod.
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#
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Karacan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Karacan.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karacan blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karacan defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.#T3#
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald is looking to wear down Karacan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
McDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enver Karacan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karacan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Karacan gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karacan. #BC2#
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Karacan counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karacan sprawls well. Karacan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Karacan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Karacan, which made it look bad.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Karacan circles away easily
and Karacan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt. #TD#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Karacan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Karacan blocks nicely.
Karacan looking for a sweep. Not yet Karacan, not yet.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karacan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position. #T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Karacan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karacan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Karacan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karacan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enver Karacan!
During a confident post fight interview, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'. |
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Event:
UCF 66: Mfer v Jones
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald blocks a jab.
Yousuf lands a jab to the head.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Yousuf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yousuf lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yousuf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Yousuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yousuf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yousuf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yousuf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yousuf is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yousuf moves out of range of the strikes.
Yousuf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Yousuf misses the target. #T1#
Yousuf scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Yousuf.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yousuf sprawls and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yousuf tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yousuf. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yousuf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf misses with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yousuf.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Yousuf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald dives in and grabs Yousuf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yousuf pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Yousuf has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
Yousuf misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Yousuf connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Yousuf backs away looking to recover.
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!
Yousuf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Amadi Yousuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Yousuf lands a lovely overhand right.
Yousuf with a nice cross.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut.
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yousuf circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
McDonald throws a series of punches but Yousuf avoids them all with ease.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yousuf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald tests Yousuf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yousuf.
Yousuf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand.
Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Yousuf's ribcage but misses.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Yousuf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yousuf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Yousuf counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yousuf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Yousuf lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Yousuf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Yousuf misses with the body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Yousuf didn't expect that. #SUB#
McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Yousuf slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.#REVB#
Yousuf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Yousuf pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yousuf moves away.
Yousuf feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
Yousuf with the inside leg kick.
Yousuf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yousuf wants it to stay on the feet.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Yousuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Yousuf. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Yousuf loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Yousuf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
Yousuf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yousuf digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald checks a low kick from Yousuf.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yousuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yousuf sprawls and moves away.
Yousuf misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Yousuf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yousuf lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Yousuf wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yousuf. That one must have hurt.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Yousuf sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yousuf lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Yousuf had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yousuf.
A jab from Yousuf finds it's way through McDonald's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with a looping right.
Yousuf throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald is looking to wear down Yousuf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yousuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Yousuf jumps back.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Yousuf throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Yousuf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yousuf lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Yousuf misses #TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Yousuf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Yousuf is retaining full guard.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yousuf keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yousuf keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Yousuf trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yousuf keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald postures up in Yousuf's guard and throws a big left but Yousuf blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yousuf avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yousuf lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Yousuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Yousuf lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yousuf.
McDonald throws a low kick but Yousuf avoids it.
Yousuf takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Yousuf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Yousuf misses with a wild body shot.
Yousuf misses with a leg kick.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yousuf throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf misses with a low kick.
McDonald 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.
Yousuf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yousuf misses with a body shot.
#T1#
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yousuf missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yousuf as he jumps to the side.
McDonald defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand.
Yousuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Yousuf avoids it well.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Yousuf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
A short uppercut from Yousuf.
Yousuf works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald jumps guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Yousuf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yousuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Yousuf.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Yousuf. #T2#
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Yousuf has him pressed against the cage.
Yousuf blocks a body shot from McDonald.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yousuf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yousuf pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yousuf lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Yousuf as the two fighters clinch.
Yousuf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yousuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yousuf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Yousuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yousuf lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand. #T3#
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike.
Yousuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tries to work over Yousuf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Yousuf works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Yousuf lands a body shot.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Yousuf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Yousuf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yousuf lands an uppercut.
Yousuf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yousuf's elbow.
Yousuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yousuf cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
Yousuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yousuf lands with a left to the head.
Yousuf lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Yousuf.
Good body shot from Yousuf.
Yousuf digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yousuf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Yousuf.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yousuf 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf!
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'. |
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Event:
UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Anders.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Anders throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Anders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Anders gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Anders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Anders plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
Anders throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anders defends it nicely.#T1#
Anders throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald wants to control but Anders is keeping him busy.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Anders trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Anders lands with a heel strike from the guard.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Anders.
Anders wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
Anders keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Anders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald 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.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Anders wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
Anders 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.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anders trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Anders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anders throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anders 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.
Anders is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Anders throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Anders avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Anders.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
Anders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Anders circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Anders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald moves out of range as Anders strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Anders.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anders manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anders lands a right hook to the body.
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anders moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!#TD2#
McDonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anders.
Anders 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.
Anders doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Anders.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anders is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Anders pushes his legs off easily.
Anders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Anders sits in half guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Anders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to control but Anders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald wants to control the action here but instead Anders manages to pass to full mount!
Anders with good strikes from the mount here!
McDonald is in a horrible position here. Anders smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Anders isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Anders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anders to get the leverage.
McDonald trying to control here.
Anders wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Anders trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryk Anders 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anders kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Anders throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
McDonald feints and as Anders raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anders pushes McDonald off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anders lands a high kick!
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Anders throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Anders improves position.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anders blocking some punches.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Anders avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Anders lands with a left to the head.
Anders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Anders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anders avoids it.#TD2#
Anders is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDonald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anders to the mat. Anders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Anders keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald prevents Anders from getting back to his feet.
Anders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Anders is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
Anders is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McDonald is keeping busy.
#T3#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
McDonald breaks Anders's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anders landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble!
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Anders working McDonald over with strikes here.
Anders avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Anders has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Anders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns McDonald that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Anders is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling Anders's body position as best he can.
Anders landing strikes from the mount.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Anders scoring with strikes but McDonald is staying in there. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryk Anders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anders 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryk Anders!
Ryk Anders thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'. |
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Event:
UCF 50: Casbon v Buddha
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Eri ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Eri drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eri walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick by Eri misses #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eri won't be happy with that.
Eri gets back to half guard.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eri's head.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eri wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eri blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
Eri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Eri wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Eri has wrist control.
Eri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald throws a strike but Eri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Eri trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eri wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Eri is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eri with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eri defends well.#SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eri uses it to pass to side control.
Eri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald regains half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Eri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald gets full guard.#T4#
Eri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eri 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.
Eri wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eri preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eri defends it easily.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Eri from controlling successfully.
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#
Eri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Eri.#CL#
Eri closes the distance and clinches.
Eri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eri has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Eri trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
Eri lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eri after a bit of a struggle.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald working Eri over with knees to the body.#TD2#
McDonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Eri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Eri got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eri has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Eri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Eri trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McDonald throws a strike but Eri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Eri postures up.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Eri defends it easily.
#T2#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Eri throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Eri's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
An intense looking David McDonald took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank everyone back at my gym, Ludus Magnus, and my amazing wife back home. We just lost our cat, Tony, back home... and we're hurting... so we adopting a new dog, Chonk, to go with our boy Shadow. I'm coming home a winner, baby! Let's get some steaks going! I LOVE YOU!!!'. |
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Event:
UCF 41: Puro v Thorn
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abbot struggling a bit here.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDonald in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McDonald cracks Abbot with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
McDonald lands an elbow.
McDonald trying to control the action but Abbot is working from the bottom.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald working the head with strikes.
Abbot is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Check out the look on McDonald's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abbot some visible discomfort.
Abbot is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald scoring with punches from side control.
Abbot tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Abbot is working away.
Abbot regains half guard.
McDonald trying to control the action but Abbot is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abbot defending well though. #SUB#
Abbot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbot has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Abbot has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
Abbot is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abbot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #SUB#
Abbot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Abbot's head.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Abbot is having none of it.
McDonald looks to land a strike but Abbot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McDonald trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Abbot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Abbot wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abbot doesn't seem bothered though.
Abbot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Abbot keeps moving.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abbot looking to control.
McDonald trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Abbot keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T1#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abbot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Abbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abbot keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Abbot keeps moving.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Abbot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Abbot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Abbot from controlling successfully.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abbot is aware though and is defending well.
Abbot preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Abbot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abbot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abbot uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Abbot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abbot's guard! Nice work there by McDonald! #SUB#
Abbot is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Abbot controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abbot looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbot, not yet.
McDonald works over Abbot with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Abbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Abbot works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Abbot is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Abbot's head.
McDonald throwing shots but Abbot is blocking nicely.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abbot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abbot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Abbot dodges it nicely.
McDonald is stalling here. Abbot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abbot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Abbot working away.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald tries to control but Abbot manages to take his back.#T2#
Abbot struggling to keep hold of the position.
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Abbot keeps control of the position.
Abbot struggling to keep hold of the position.
McDonald is really stuck here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Abbot just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Abbot tightening his grip on McDonald, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Abbot tightening his grip on McDonald, looking for the choke. #T3#
McDonald turns into Abbot and is now in his guard.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Abbot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Abbot!#REVR##SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abbot is aware though and is defending well.
Abbot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Abbot defends easily.
Abbot looking to pass the guard.
Abbot postures up.
#SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Abbot escapes and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Abbot keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David McDonald.
Well McDonald 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
David McDonald took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank everyone back at my gym, Ludus Magnus, and my amazing wife back home. I'm coming home a winner, baby!'. |
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Event:
UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
A left lands for Hendricks.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Hendricks ducks down to avoid it.
Hendricks slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
McDonald tries to clinch
and Hendricks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook. Hendricks ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Hendricks circles away.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hendricks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hendricks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald backing away here, and Hendricks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Hendricks's shoulder, as Hendricks tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Hendricks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald backing away here, and Hendricks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hendricks counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald cracks Hendricks with a big right hand but Hendricks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hendricks is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonald.#T2#
Hendricks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
McDonald wants to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Hendricks avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#T3#
Hendricks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendricks has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald tries to hold on but Hendricks postures up.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Hendricks has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Hendricks staying busy and making it hard for McDonald to control.
Hendricks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McDonald off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McDonald thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
McDonald biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hendricks trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
McDonald looking to hold on to the position here but Hendricks rolls and ends up regaining guard.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hendricks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.#TD#
Hendricks gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Hendricks manages to retain guard.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Hendricks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendricks 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.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendricks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendricks is keeping the position for now.
McDonald 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendricks is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hendricks slips under a jab from McDonald.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Hendricks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Hendricks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
McDonald gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hendricks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a hook. Hendricks ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Hendricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hendricks to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunter Hendricks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses the body punch
and Hendricks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hendricks connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.#CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Hendricks avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Hendricks is trying to break free.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
Hendricks managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Hendricks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
Hendricks misses with the combination.
McDonald throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
McDonald is keen to just control but Hendricks is a slippery customer.#T1#
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working over Hendricks with some ground and pound. Hendricks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
McDonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hendricks is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendricks is looking to escape.
Hendricks wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald looking to finish Hendricks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hendricks!#T3#
Hendricks wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hendricks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McDonald.
Hendricks taking shots to the head.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Hendricks is in trouble!
McDonald cracks Hendricks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
McDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
McDonald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hendricks looks a forlorn figure.
Hunter Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hendricks 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Hendricks!
An out of breath Hunter Hendricks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Kick slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kick counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Kick to acknowledge the strikes.
Kick throws a head kick that misses.
Kick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kick feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Kick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Kick throws a fast counter high kick but McDonald manages to duck under it in time.
Kick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kick's guard.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kick is keeping the position.
Kick being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Kick keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald works over Kick with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald pushes down on Kick's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kick looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Kick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Kick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moby Kick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kick delivers a nice body kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Kick's head but Kick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Kick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kick to regain full guard. #T4#
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald prevents Kick from getting back to his feet.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald 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.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kick is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#T5#
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kick gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from McDonald.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kick is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald with a hook.
Kick slips a jab from McDonald.
Kick tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Kick is just out of range.#TD#
Kick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald stays in close to Kick's body and controls the position. #T9#
McDonald won't allow Kick to get back to his feet.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kick being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kick can do to turn this around?
McDonald punishes Kick's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald swings for the body but Kick moves out of range.
Kick counters with a body kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Kick's leg but Kick calmly moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a looping left.#TD#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kick is looking to stand back up but McDonald counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kick.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kick defending well though. #T1#
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kick is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kick taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
As David McDonald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank everyone back at my gym, Ludus Magnus, and my amazing wife back home. I'm coming home a winner, baby!'. |
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Event:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Sixty Five tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Sixty Five, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
McDonald rushes Sixty Five and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixty Five. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sixty Five backwards.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Sixty Five blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sixty Five tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Sixty Five drops back down to his feet.
Sixty Five blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sixty Five avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
Sixty Five tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sixty Five blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Sixty Five has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Sixty Five does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a body punch but Sixty Five moves out of range. #TD#
Sixty Five closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Sixty Five stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T2#
Sixty Five is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald seems keen to control Sixty Five's posture.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixty Five is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Sixty Five moved out of range.
Sixty Five tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sixty Five somewhat.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sixty Five with a body shot.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald throws a body punch but Sixty Five moves out of range.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sixty Five.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Sixty Five counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Sixty Five stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Sixty Five is looking to pass into half guard but McDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonald is in guard.#REVB#
McDonald trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald 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#
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Sixty Five's head but Sixty Five sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Sixty Five counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sixty Five pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixty Five has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Sixty Five tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sixty Five prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Sixty Five manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back!
Sixty Five controls the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five working for the choke.
McDonald trying to control the position but Sixty Five manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sixty Five patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
McDonald just trying to survive but Sixty Five is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McDonald tries to roll but Sixty Five sticks to his back.
Sixty Five has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
#SUB#
Sixty Five working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sixty Five is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McDonald tries to break free.
#T4#
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Sixty Five keeps control of the position.
Sixty Five is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDonald is having to fend off submission attempts from Sixty Five, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sixty Five doesn't have the hooks in though and McDonald manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Android Sixty Five dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Sixty Five counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sixty Five works his foot free and advances to mount.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #T1#
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Sixty Five isn't that keen on the idea.
Sixty Five is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Sixty Five pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McDonald has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
McDonald tries to break free.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDonald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDonald for a finish.
McDonald is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sixty Five off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Sixty Five has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Sixty Five is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
McDonald defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving. #T3#
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Sixty Five has wrist control.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sixty Five is trying to keep McDonald in close.
#SUB#
McDonald throws a sloppy strike and Sixty Five has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McDonald is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sixty Five!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Sixty Five!
Our winner, Android Sixty Five, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 93
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Mulroney tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Mulroney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mulroney misses with a body shot.
Mulroney scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Mulroney gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mulroney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mulroney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mulroney lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Mulroney cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulroney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulroney stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
#BC2#
Mulroney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mulroney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mulroney lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald tries to clinch but Mulroney moves out of range.
Mulroney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mulroney connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald takes a swing at Mulroney's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mulroney counter with a right hand.
Mulroney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mulroney scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mulroney thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
Mulroney lands a body shot.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mulroney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulroney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mulroney keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Mulroney.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mulroney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fergal Mulroney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mulroney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mulroney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Mulroney is out of range.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mulroney throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mulroney throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Mulroney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mulroney misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mulroney misses the target.
Mulroney cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.#TD#
McDonald feints and as Mulroney raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T3#
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mulroney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Mulroney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulroney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mulroney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mulroney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulroney.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Mulroney slips the punch.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mulroney pinned against the cage. Mulroney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mulroney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
#TD#
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Mulroney is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Mulroney's guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulroney keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergal Mulroney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mulroney lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mulroney finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulroney. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mulroney checks a leg kick.
Mulroney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
Mulroney has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDonald tries to clinch up.#CL#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald has Mulroney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mulroney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mulroney lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald trying to stall but Mulroney improves his position.
Mulroney is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mulroney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mulroney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald punishes Mulroney's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald is looking to wear down Mulroney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mulroney sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Mulroney.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Mulroney circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Mulroney circles away.
Mulroney avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A slow jab from Mulroney misses its intended target.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mulroney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Mulroney against the cage.
Mulroney managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Mulroney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Mulroney catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Mulroney slips the punch.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Mulroney circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mulroney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Mulroney misses. #T2#
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Mulroney circles away.
Mulroney throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulroney misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Mulroney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Mulroney pushes him off.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulroney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Mulroney is avoiding it.
Mulroney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mulroney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulroney. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulroney throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Mulroney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulroney is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Mulroney keeps moving.
Mulroney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulroney keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Mulroney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mulroney's guard.
Mulroney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is nestled in close to Mulroney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mulroney keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Mulroney dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Mulroney makes his way to full guard, as McDonald worked for a kimura.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergal Mulroney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.#R3#
Mulroney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mulroney leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mulroney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
McDonald clinches up with Mulroney and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mulroney.
Mulroney lands with a left to the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulroney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulroney's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mulroney.
Mulroney scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Mulroney avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Mulroney has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Mulroney lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mulroney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Mulroney.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Mulroney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Mulroney.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Mulroney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Mulroney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mulroney to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulroney swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Mulroney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mulroney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mulroney lands with a right hand.
McDonald slips a jab from Mulroney.
Mulroney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fergal Mulroney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Mulroney circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulroney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulroney scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Mulroney blocks with his arms.
A short left from Mulroney.
A short uppercut from Mulroney. #BC2#
Mulroney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Mulroney circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulroney's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonald under the eye.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Mulroney.
Mulroney connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald slips under a jab from Mulroney.#CL#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Mulroney gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mulroney is defending well for now.
Mulroney lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Mulroney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulroney.
Mulroney pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald has Mulroney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mulroney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Mulroney manages to break the clinch.
Mulroney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mulroney scores with a jab.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald defending well as Mulroney loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Mulroney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Mulroney tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mulroney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald. #CL#
Mulroney gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
Mulroney lands with a light punch inside.
Mulroney lands with a left to the head.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Mulroney scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
Mulroney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fergal Mulroney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mulroney 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fergal Mulroney!
A victorious Fergal Mulroney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from McDonald.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
McDonald trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
A victorious David McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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