Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Igor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Igor moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.#BC#
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacDonald's head.
Igor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacDonald.
Igor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Igor moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Igor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Igor is looking to clinch.
MacDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Igor slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Igor moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Igor controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Igor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Igor. #CUT2#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacDonald tries to work over Igor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
MacDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDonald throws a hook but Igor avoids it easily.
Igor lands a really nice looking cross but MacDonald seems unphased.
MacDonald misses with a looping left.
Igor defending well as MacDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Igor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Igor moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
MacDonald throws the left hand but Igor avoids the punch easily.
MacDonald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Igor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Igor breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Igor.
Igor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Igor clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch. #CL2#
MacDonald gets tackled into the cage by Igor. Igor maintains the clinch.
Igor's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Igor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Igor is leaning against MacDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Igor. #BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Igor clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Igor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Igor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
MacDonald gets tackled into the cage by Igor. Igor maintains the clinch.
Igor tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Igor back against the cage.
Igor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacDonald's elbow.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Igor is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Igor gets an underhook and turns MacDonald into the cage.
Igor blocks a body shot from MacDonald. #T3#
MacDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igor misses with a body punch.
Igor pushes MacDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by MacDonald. #BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igor manages to avoid it.
Igor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.#CL2#
Igor moves into the clinch.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Igor won't allow it.
Igor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Igor works on MacDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Igor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Igor.#T4#
Igor pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Igor scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Igor breaks from the clinch.
Igor lands with a kick to the temple. MacDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Igor has managed to clinch.
MacDonald tries a body shot but Igor blocks it. #BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igor.
Igor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacDonald blocks a head kick by Igor.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
Igor throws a head kick but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Igor has MacDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Igor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A big left from MacDonald misses.
Igor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Igor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Igor throws a lazy body kick
and MacDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
MacDonald throws out a powerful jab.
MacDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Igor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igor ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
Igor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Igor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander Igor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Igor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Igor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacDonald's elbow.
MacDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald is trying to push Igor away but Igor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Igor as the two fighters clinch.
Igor lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is getting worse.
Igor pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Igor.
MacDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Igor.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Igor has him pressed against the cage.
MacDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igor backwards.
MacDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Igor up against the cage.
Igor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Igor lands an elbow that stopped MacDonald in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Igor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Igor gets a clinch. #T2#
MacDonald trying to control the position but instead, Igor has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacDonald into the cage.
Igor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Igor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Igor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from MacDonald misses its intended target.
Igor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick and MacDonald moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igor wants to clinch.
Igor scores with a head kick. MacDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alexander Igor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Igor counters with a head kick. That will keep MacDonald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3##CL2#
Igor clinches with his opponent.
MacDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Igor scores with a hook to the body.
MacDonald blocks an elbow strike from Igor.
Igor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Igor blocks a body shot from MacDonald.
Igor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacDonald's elbow.
Igor lands a body punch.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Igor avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage. #BC2#
Igor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
MacDonald tries to keep at a distance but Igor has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Igor misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacDonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick there by Igor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Igor has managed to clinch.
Igor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igor prevents MacDonald from breaking the clinch.
Igor blocking some punches.
Igor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
Igor looks for the body kick but MacDonald saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as MacDonald blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDonald. Igor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Igor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacDonald.
Igor throws a head kick that MacDonald semi-blocks. #CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Igor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
MacDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Igor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
Igor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Igor misses with a head kick.
Igor throws a head kick that misses
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igor connects with the punch.#CL2#
Igor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Igor swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from MacDonald.
Igor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacDonald's elbow.
Igor unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Igor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Igor lands an elbow that stopped MacDonald in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Igor. #T1#
MacDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Igor.
MacDonald misses with some punches.
Igor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Igor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor looks to throw the jab but MacDonald is out of range.
Igor lands a head kick. MacDonald smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MacDonald swings for the body but Igor moves out of range.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald misses with a straight left.
Igor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Igor gets a clinch.
Igor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Igor trying to land knees to the body.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Igor tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Igor back against the cage. #BC2#
Igor breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Igor. MacDonald shrugs it off though.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
MacDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacDonald throws a shot to the body.
MacDonald blocks a head kick by Igor.
MacDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Igor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igor is looking to clinch.
MacDonald thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Igor.
Igor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Igor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald moves forwards but Igor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Igor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Igor clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander Igor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body. Igor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Igor lands a head kick!
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igor throws a sloppy head kick and MacDonald moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Igor. #CL2#
Igor closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Igor just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDonald's brow.
MacDonald blocks an uppercut. #BC#
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igor tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range.
Igor misses with a head kick.
MacDonald misses with a two punch combination.
Igor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but MacDonald blocks it well.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igor manages to avoid it.
MacDonald avoids the head kick by Igor. #CL2#
Igor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Igor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Igor 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Igor!
Our winner, Alexander Igor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UCF 40: Casbon v Yksi
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
MacDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Dao.
MacDonald takes a swing at Dao's ribcage but misses.
MacDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
MacDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dao slips under a jab.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dao moves away.
MacDonald staying out of range there.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dao throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from MacDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dao cracks a nice hook into MacDonald's ribs.
Dao tries to land a leg kick but MacDonald saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Dao clinches. #BC#
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald looks to throw the jab but Dao is out of range.
Dao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dao cracks MacDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from MacDonald misses its intended target.
Dao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao slips a straight right by MacDonald.
Dao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Praew Dao has been cut.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of MacDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacDonald throws a right hand that Dao ducks under and follows up with a left that Dao also avoids with ease.
Dao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Dao counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from MacDonald lands.
Dao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Dao uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dao. #T2#
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.
Dao moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.#CL2#
Dao moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
MacDonald blocks a body shot from Dao.
MacDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Dao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Dao.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
Dao displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacDonald up against the cage.
MacDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dao prevents MacDonald from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Dao has him pinned against the cage.
MacDonald working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Dao.
A left hand lands to the body for Dao.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
MacDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Dao gets an underhook and turns MacDonald into the cage.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dao scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Dao controls his hands.
MacDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Dao scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
Dao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dao connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Dao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacDonald can't break the clinch. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage. #BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dao slips under a jab from MacDonald.
Dao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dao under the eye.
Dao swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
As Dao tries to get set, MacDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Dao manages to avoid the attempt.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it.
Dao staying out of range there.
MacDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dao throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Praew Dao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Praew Dao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacDonald throws a lazy right hand but Dao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Praew Dao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald slips under a jab from Dao.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dao moves away.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Dao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald misses the jab.
Dao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Dao is just out of range.
Dao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacDonald misses with a hook
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dao.
Dao ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Dao.
MacDonald slips a jab from Dao.#CL2#
Dao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dao.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Dao has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
MacDonald is pushing Dao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Dao won't allow it.
MacDonald working aggressively here.
Praew Dao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dao.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
MacDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Dao tries to work over MacDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.
Dao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacDonald tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
Dao digs a right hand underneath MacDonald's ribcage. MacDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
Dao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Dao staying out of range there.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
Dao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Dao's head.
Dao ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
Dao wants to counter with a clinch but MacDonald pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
MacDonald defending well as Dao loads up on a big left hand.
MacDonald throws a big counter combination but Dao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dao moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dao ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dao! But no joy.
MacDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Dao, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Dao does no damage.
Dao misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from MacDonald misses its target.
MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dao.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL2#
Dao takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
Dao lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
A short left from MacDonald.
Dao prevents MacDonald from breaking the clinch.#BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Dao. #CL2#
Dao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dao blocking some punches.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
MacDonald can't break the clinch.
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Dao. #BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dao moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Dao has MacDonald pressed against the cage, preventing MacDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dao lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao lands a nice shot to the body.
Dao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Dao on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dao works on MacDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Dao is controlling him.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage. #BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Praew Dao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Dao. That snapped MacDonald's head back.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Dao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dao moves away from the strike by MacDonald. #CL2#
Dao has closed the distance and engaged MacDonald in a clinch.
Dao lands a shot to the body.
Dao cracks MacDonald with a nice body shot.
MacDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dao has him pressed against the cage.
Dao lands with a right to the head.
Dao tries to work over MacDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by MacDonald.
Dao lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dao scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacDonald in his tracks.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacDonald connects with a single shot there.#T1#
MacDonald throws a jab when Dao was well out of range.
Dao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Dao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacDonald lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on MacDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Dao lands a left hand.
Dao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDonald blocks a body shot from Dao.
A nice left hand lands by MacDonald.
A short left from Dao.
Dao working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dao lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dao, as that shot connected.
MacDonald slips a jab from Dao.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Dao misses its intended target.
A big left from Dao misses.
Dao works the jab nicely.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
Dao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dao misses with a double jab #CL#
and MacDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dao digs a right hand into MacDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDonald's gas tank.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as MacDonald controls the action. #BC#
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dao cracks MacDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDonald. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Dao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dao scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald cracks Dao with a good jab.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
Dao feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Dao finds it's way through MacDonald's defenses.
MacDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dao.
Dao slips a jab from MacDonald.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dao!
Dao is looking to slow MacDonald down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. MacDonald catches Dao right on the button with a cross.
MacDonald misses with a straight left.
MacDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dao.#T4#
MacDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacDonald misses the jab.
Dao with a nice cross.
Dao connects with the punch.
Dao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacDonald throws a jab when Dao was well out of range.
Dao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dao manages to avoid it.
Dao works over MacDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
MacDonald throws a right hand that Dao ducks under and follows up with a left that Dao also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Praew Dao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dao 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Praew Dao!
During a confident post fight interview, Praew Dao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 33: Flanders v Taylor
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a jab. Dao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Dao counters with a straight right hand.
Dao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from MacDonald misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by MacDonald there.#CL2#
Dao forces MacDonald back against the cage and clinches.
Dao tries a body shot but MacDonald blocks it.
Dao lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Nice body punch from Dao - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Dao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacDonald or not. #BC#
MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Dao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
MacDonald throws a hook but Dao blocks it.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Dao slips the punch.
Dao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacDonald cracks a nice hook into Dao's ribs.
MacDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Dao slips a straight right by MacDonald.
MacDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dao.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
enabling Dao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacDonald on the side of the head.
Dao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.#CL2#
Dao clinches with his opponent.
Dao tries to work over MacDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Dao won't allow it.
MacDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacDonald blocks a body shot from Dao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald is looking to control Dao's arms but Dao gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacDonald has his back to the cage.
Dao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacDonald's elbow. #BC2#
Dao manages to break the clinch.
Dao moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.
Dao cracks MacDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Dao counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Dao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacDonald throws out the jab.
Dao scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Dao counters with a low kick, right behind MacDonald 's knee.
Dao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
A big left from Dao misses.
MacDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dao throws a poor cross that misses
and MacDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dao to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is getting worse.
Dao misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonald throws a hook but Dao avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dao clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Dao lands with a light punch inside.
MacDonald blocks a body shot from Dao.
Come on MacDonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dao swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as MacDonald controls the action.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald looks to throw the jab but Dao is out of range.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Dao ducked under it nicely.
Dao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Dao is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Praew Dao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brody MacDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
MacDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dao momentarily.
A leg kick checked by MacDonald.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Dao moved out of range.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Dao moved out of range nicely.
Dao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacDonald misses with a hook
and Dao counters with a three punch combo that has MacDonald backing up. MacDonald nods at Dao to acknowledge the strikes.
MacDonald lands with a straight right. Dao didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Praew Dao has been cut.
MacDonald tests Dao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dao to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald misses the jab.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Dao slips the punch.
Dao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dao counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##CL2#
Dao clinches up against the cage.
MacDonald is trying to stall.
Dao keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Dao.
MacDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dao tries to move into range but MacDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by MacDonald.#T2#
Dao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDonald looks to throw the jab but Dao is out of range.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Dao.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Dao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacDonald lands an overhand right.
MacDonald misses with a hook
and Dao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brody MacDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Dao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
MacDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dao.
MacDonald throws the left hand but Dao avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dao moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald jabs Dao right on the nose. Dao blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
Dao tries a quick counter leg kick but MacDonald is wise to it.
Dao fails to land with a series of punches.
Dao misses with a looping right.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dao misses.
MacDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Dao counters with a good low kick that MacDonald was not able to check. #T4#
Nice body punch from MacDonald.
Dao slips a jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald looks to throw the jab but Dao is out of range.
Dao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it.
Dao looks to land a left hand but MacDonald moved out of range nicely.
Dao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
Dao feints a counter leg kick.
MacDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dao throws out a loose jab but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDonald. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacDonald under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brody MacDonald will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Dao slips the punch.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Dao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut.
MacDonald throws a hook but Dao blocks it.
MacDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
MacDonald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dao gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald working aggressively here.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Dao controls his hands.
Dao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage.
MacDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch but Dao keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
MacDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Dao misses with a punch to the body.
Dao is leaning against MacDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Dao throws a series of punches but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
letting Dao counter with a right hand.
MacDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dao back to the cage. MacDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dao counters with a good low kick that MacDonald was not able to check.
MacDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Dao ducked under it nicely.
As MacDonald backs off Dao throws a huge counter combo but MacDonald manages to avoid it all.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from MacDonald.
Dao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dao slips a straight right by MacDonald.
Dao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
Dao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacDonald lunges at Dao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dao's hand.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dao counters with a nice uppercut.
Dao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacDonald checks a leg kick.
Dao missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Dao saw that one coming.
Dao feints a counter leg kick.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
MacDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Dao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dao lands with a left to the head.
MacDonald is trying to push Dao away but Dao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dao misses with a body punch. #BC#
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Dao.
Dao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacDonald has time to react.
MacDonald misses with a looping left.#T4#
A jab from MacDonald finds it's way through Dao's defenses.
A jab from Dao does it's job there.#CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDonald.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Dao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacDonald lands with a straight right. Dao didn't see that one coming.
Dao moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.
MacDonald misses with a straight left.
Dao flicks out a counter leg kick but MacDonald steps away.
Dao blocks a jab.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Dao moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Dao has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacDonald 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
MacDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesage.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.
Lesage tries to clinch up
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
Lesage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
MacDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
MacDonald cracks Lesage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacDonald has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lesage to stand back up!#ROC2#Lesage is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brody MacDonald!

Event: UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and MacDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like MF Jones has been cut.
Jones cracks MacDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of MacDonald's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones cracks MacDonald with an open hand slap.
MacDonald walks into a jab.
Jones circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops MacDonald to the canvas! MacDonald doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jones keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MF Jones!

Event: MMAH 108
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Samba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald moves away from the strike by Samba.
Samba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacDonald throws a good cross that connects.
Samba missing with a left hand there. MacDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Samba misses with a jab to the body
and MacDonald rattles Samba with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Samba tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. MacDonald dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Samba stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald!

Event: MMAH 98
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
MacDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Supko misses its intended target.
MacDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacDonald moves forwards but Supko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacDonald.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by MacDonald there.
MacDonald scores with a jab. Supko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target. #KD2#
MacDonald lands a big right hand that sends Supko crashing to the mat! MacDonald stays standing though and waves Supko back to his feet!
MacDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
MacDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supko.
MacDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Supko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Supko ducks down to avoid it.
MacDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Supko to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Supko's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Supko looks to throw the jab but MacDonald is out of range.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko staying out of range there.
Supko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacDonald.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supko misses the jab.
Supko throws a hook to the side of MacDonald's head but MacDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDonald. #T2#
MacDonald moves out of range as Supko strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Supko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
Supko throws a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Supko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
MacDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko jabs MacDonald right on the nose. MacDonald blinks but takes it well.
MacDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Supko takes one on the button.
Supko slips a jab from MacDonald.#T3#
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supko lands with a right hand.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Supko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target.
Jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Supko ducks right into an uppercut from MacDonald.
A combination from MacDonald does no damage.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Supko moved out of range.
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!
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Supko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Supko throws a shot to the body.
Supko with a hook.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Supko slips a straight right by MacDonald.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Supko slips a jab from MacDonald.
Supko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Supko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Supko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Supko slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
MacDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Supko throws a right and a left that MacDonald avoids nicely.
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 Ksawery Supko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supko.
A little feinted left hand from Supko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. MacDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Supko is rocked!
Supko avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
A big right from Supko misses.
MacDonald scores with the left hand. Supko knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Supko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Supko seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supko.
Supko dodges the punch combination from MacDonald.
A cross from Supko lands.#T1#
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald throws a right hand that Supko ducks under and follows up with a left that Supko also avoids with ease.
Supko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Supko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Supko thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Supko.
MacDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald misses with a straight left. #T2#
MacDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Supko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Supko's corner calls for a 1-2. Supko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Supko moved out of range.
Supko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
A jab from Supko misses.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Supko ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supko counters with a three punch combo that has MacDonald backing up. MacDonald nods at Supko to acknowledge the strikes.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Supko. #T3#
MacDonald throws a hook but Supko blocks it.
Supko lands with a cross.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko scores with a nice right hand.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald misses with a body punch
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supko was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Supko scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supko cracks a nice hook into MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
MacDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Supko misses.
MacDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacDonald scores with a body shot.
MacDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Supko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ksawery Supko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brody MacDonald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Supko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supko throws out a loose jab but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald moves forwards but Supko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Supko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Supko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacDonald moves forwards but Supko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacDonald throws out the jab.
MacDonald takes a swing at Supko's ribcage but misses.
Supko misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Supko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Supko looks to land a combination but MacDonald avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from MacDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
MacDonald digs a good body shot into Supko's ribs.
MacDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Supko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDonald slips under a jab.
MacDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supko throws a big counter combination but MacDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Supko misses with a head kick.
Supko throws a one two combo.
Supko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Supko slips under a jab from MacDonald.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Supko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
Supko sizes up MacDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Supko throws the left hand but MacDonald avoids the punch easily.
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supko lands an overhand right.
MacDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Supko.
Supko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Supko.#T3#
MacDonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Supko eats them both and turns towards MacDonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
MacDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ksawery Supko is winning the standup battle so far.
Supko misses with an uppercut. MacDonald saw that one coming.
MacDonald ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Supko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supko throws a lazy uppercut
letting MacDonald counter with a right hand.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a nice uppercut.
Supko throws a one two combo.
MacDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDonald cracks a nice hook into Supko's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supko catches MacDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Supko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
A jab from MacDonald does it's job there.
Supko connects with a body shot.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Supko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDonald can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Supko.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supko moves away.
MacDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ksawery Supko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supko slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ksawery Supko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Supko 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksawery Supko!

Event: MMAH 91
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Slivers saw that one coming.
MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slivers.
MacDonald throws a nice looking combination but Slivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Slivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slivers misses with an uppercut
and MacDonald counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Slivers has been cut.
Slivers misses with a double jab.
MacDonald slips a straight right by Slivers.
MacDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
Slivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slivers misses with a looping right.
MacDonald drops Slivers with a naaaaasty hook - Slivers is in real trouble here! MacDonald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald!

Event: WCMMA Group B Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Traynor lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Traynor ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Traynor with a series of wild strikes but Traynor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Traynor. #CUT2#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Traynor counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Traynor finds it's target.
MacDonald misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Traynor counters by clinching up.
Traynor prevents a body shot from MacDonald. #BC2#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traynor scores with a three punch combo!
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Traynor clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Traynor scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor lands a nice uppercut.
Traynor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Traynor has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traynor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head. #BC2#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the body
enabling Traynor to counter with a crisp jab.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traynor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Traynor slips under a jab from MacDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Traynor with a nice cross.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a right hand to the body.
MacDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Traynor saw that one coming.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Traynor misses.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Traynor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacDonald on the side of the head.
Traynor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traynor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traynor connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Brody MacDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Traynor slips under a jab.
Traynor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Traynor and MacDonald goes tumbling to the canvas! Traynor follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#MacDonald is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brody MacDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Traynor!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCMMA Group B Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Gray cracks MacDonald with a good jab.
No joy there for MacDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gray.
Gray scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from MacDonald.
MacDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alex Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDonald moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from MacDonald misses
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gray lands a glancing blow to the side of MacDonald's head.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
MacDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacDonald misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Gray lands with a shot to the body.
Gray throws an overhand right that lands on MacDonald's shoulder, as MacDonald tries to avoid the shot.
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gray misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from MacDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gray swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald scores with a nice strike.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
MacDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gray thuds a left hand into MacDonald's body.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray scores with a hook.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray digs a good hook to MacDonald's body.
Gray stuns MacDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
Gray defending well as MacDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Gray throws a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacDonald throws a combination that misses
and Gray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacDonald lands a jab to Gray's midsection.#T3#
Gray scores with a nice right hand.
MacDonald misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Gray lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Gray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
MacDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray lands with a shot to the body.
Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
MacDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacDonald on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Gray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
MacDonald avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gray works MacDonald's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by MacDonald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacDonald.#CUT#It looks like Alex Gray has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Gray lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Gray's cut.
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#
Gray misses with a right hand
enabling MacDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
MacDonald slips a straight right by Gray.
Alex Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray jabs at MacDonald's body.
Gray scores with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Gray moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from MacDonald.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A short left from Gray.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald wants to break free but Gray has control.
Gray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald tries to break free but Gray pushes him back against the cage.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
MacDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
MacDonald lands with a right to the head.
Gray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Gray has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Gray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Gray.
MacDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A short left from Gray. #T2#
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
MacDonald looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Gray - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Gray.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Gray has double underhooks.
Alex Gray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gray works on MacDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray digs a right hand into MacDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDonald's gas tank.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray digs a right hand into MacDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDonald's gas tank.
MacDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
A body shot lands from Gray. #BC2#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gray scores with a hook to the body. MacDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gray jabs at MacDonald's body.#T4#
Gray scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of MacDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
MacDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Gray rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
MacDonald takes a shot to the head.
MacDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Gray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
MacDonald is trying to stall.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Gray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gray jabs MacDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Gray.
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
MacDonald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the body from Gray misses
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray dips to his left and cracks MacDonald with an uppercut!
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!
Gray jabs MacDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gray scores with the left hand. MacDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by MacDonald.
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray connects with a looping right hand.
Gray scores with a jab to the body.
Gray cracks MacDonald with a good jab.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacDonald misses the body punch
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacDonald.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald misses with a combination
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
MacDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald swinging wildly here.
Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Gray. That snapped MacDonald's head back.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Gray rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray. #BC2#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray scores with a sloppy right hand. MacDonald should have avoided that one.
Gray stuns MacDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray lunges at MacDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacDonald's hand.
Gray moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.
MacDonald throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray connects with a body shot that sends MacDonald's belly button to the back.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacDonald has time to react.#CL2#
Gray closes the distance and pushes MacDonald back into the cage.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray digs a right hand underneath MacDonald's ribcage. MacDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Gray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray has MacDonald pressed against the cage, preventing MacDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Gray blocks a body shot from MacDonald.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray is working MacDonald over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gray 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gray!

Event: WCMMA Group B Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mullen takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacDonald.
Mullen stalls.
Mullen lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
Mullen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullen lands with an uppercut that bounces MacDonald off the cage and back into range.
Mullen tries to clinch up but MacDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
MacDonald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
Mullen ducks right into an uppercut from MacDonald. #CL#
Mullen rushes MacDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mullen breaks the clinch.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Mullen has been cut.#T1#
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Mullen moved out of range nicely.
MacDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - MacDonald coming out on top.#CL#
Mullen has MacDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Mullen has him pinned against the cage.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullen won't allow it. #BC#
Mullen breaks from the clinch.
Mullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Mullen's head.
Mullen tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range.
Mullen scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Mullen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC#
Mullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Mullen.
MacDonald lands with a straight right. Mullen didn't see that one coming.
MacDonald throws the left hand but Mullen avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Mullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacDonald cracks Mullen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Mullen is rocked!
Mullen falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacDonald counters with a huge left! Mullen is in big trouble! He's backing up but MacDonald isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mullen from any more damage. A dominating finish by MacDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald!

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