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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Maguire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maguire did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Maguire is working from the bottom.
MacDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maguire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald trying to control from half guard but Maguire is working away. #T1#
Maguire wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
MacDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maguire tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.
Maguire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MacDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Maguire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maguire is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maguire is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Maguire is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maguire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maguire slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Maguire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maguire tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maguire shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ronald MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Maguire.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Maguire. #CL2#
Maguire rushes MacDonald and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
MacDonald pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maguire defends well.
MacDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maguire is one step ahead there. #T4#
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
MacDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacDonald trying to control but Maguire is working from the bottom.
MacDonald passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald MacDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
Ronald MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald tries to land a front kick but Maguire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maguire. #CL#
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Maguire jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Maguire around his waist. Maguire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Maguire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald takes one to the chin there.
Maguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Maguire persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from MacDonald misses
and Maguire counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Maguire is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maguire defends it nicely.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald shoots for a takedown but Maguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maguire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
MacDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maguire to the mat! Maguire manages to get full guard.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but instead Maguire has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Maguire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Maguire wants to stand but MacDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
MacDonald is trying to keep Maguire in close.
Maguire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maguire trying to hold on to MacDonald's head to control him but MacDonald postures up.
Maguire tries to kick MacDonald off but MacDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
Maguire is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Maguire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maguire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Maguire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Maguire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Maguire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maguire looks for a takedown but MacDonald sprawls well.
Maguire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Maguire tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
MacDonald gets control of Maguire's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacDonald pulls Maguire in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maguire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maguire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Maguire got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maguire has managed to get both his arms back between MacDonald's legs - danger averted.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but Maguire is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacDonald working a defensive guard here.
MacDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacDonald controls Maguire momentarily but Maguire frees himself.
MacDonald controlling the position.
Maguire prevents MacDonald from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Maguire moves into the clinch successfully.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown.
MacDonald prevents Maguire from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maguire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maguire smiles and moves away.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald looks for a takedown but Maguire sprawls well.
Maguire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacDonald.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Maguire goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacDonald prevents it.
#BC#
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Maguire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maguire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Maguire has double underhooks.
Maguire has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maguire is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
#TD2#
Maguire decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maguire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Maguire!
Harry Maguire spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Ronald MacDonald spoke after the fight, saying '...'. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayes sprawls well. Hayes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Hayes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald looking for a takedown. #TD2#
MacDonald has hold of one of Hayes's legs. Hayes is fighting the takedown attempt but MacDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
MacDonald drops back looking for a leg! Hayes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayes manages to kick MacDonald off! MacDonald jumps back into Hayes's guard.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
MacDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacDonald content to stall in guard here.
MacDonald is pushing down on Hayes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayes is fighting to maintain full guard but MacDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayes is breathing heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hayes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
Hayes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hayes tries to get out of the position.
MacDonald controlling the action here.
MacDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hayes!
MacDonald controlling from mount. #T3#
MacDonald punching from mount but Hayes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
MacDonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
MacDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MacDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
MacDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've been informed that MacDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald MacDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Hayes, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes Hayes against the cage but Hayes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandon Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald MacDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
MacDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes is looking for a counter combo.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes is looking to counter the offense by MacDonald and move into the clinch.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayes tries to break free but MacDonald pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
MacDonald prevents Hayes from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
MacDonald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hayes uses from the top position.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but Hayes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald has Hayes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hayes stops MacDonald from standing up.
MacDonald controlling the position.
MacDonald is trying to keep Hayes in close.
#SUB2#
MacDonald looking for a triangle here. Hayes is fighting it but it looks tight! MacDonald pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hayes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald MacDonald!
Ronald MacDonald took some time post fight to say the following; 'ROCK AND ROLL MCDOONNNALDS! ROCK AND ROLL MCDOONALDS!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ladine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacDonald is wriggling around but Ladine manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
MacDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ladine is looking to stall here but MacDonald recovers full guard.
Ladine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladine looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ladine is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Ladine controlling him for the moment.
Ladine with a nice head shot there.
Ladine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ladine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ladine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladine preventing the sweep.
Ladine trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacDonald holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ladine wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ladine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ladine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ladine controlling the position.
Ladine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.#T3#
MacDonald is trying to escape the position but Ladine is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald is trying to buck Ladine off.#SUB2#
Ladine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ladine prevents MacDonald from improving his position.
Ladine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ladine has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ladine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ladine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Ladine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ladine defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ladine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ladine.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ladine wants to stand but MacDonald has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladine stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.#T1#
MacDonald has control of Ladine's left arm, preventing Ladine from doing any damage.
MacDonald wants to stand but Ladine is controlling the position.
Ladine wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Clayton Ladine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ladine passes MacDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacDonald is staying active underneath Ladine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacDonald manages to get to full guard.
Ladine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
MacDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ladine defends it easily.
Ladine tries to stand but MacDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
MacDonald has his foot on Ladine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ladine works his way back into a safe position though.
Ladine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ladine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ladine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL2#
MacDonald tries to keep at a distance but Ladine has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Ladine gets an underhook and turns MacDonald into the cage.
Ladine misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald taking a breather.
Ladine is stalling here.
Ladine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Ladine to work.
The crowd are getting on Ladine's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC2#
Ladine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Ladine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ladine wants to counter with a clinch but MacDonald pushes him away.
Ladine throws the kick towards the body but MacDonald avoids it.
MacDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ladine throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and MacDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
Ladine is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ladine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ladine can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clayton Ladine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladine circles away.
#TD2#
Ladine scores with a takedown into MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ladine is looking to escape.
Ladine trying to hold on to MacDonald's head to control him but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald trying to control from half guard but Ladine is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ladine looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
MacDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ladine trying to hold on to MacDonald's head to control him but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald is looking to advance position but Ladine won't allow it.
Ladine trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacDonald stops Ladine from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ladine trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
MacDonald forces Ladine back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
MacDonald manages to pull guard.
Ladine content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Ladine controlling him for the moment.
Ladine throwing strikes but missing.
Ladine trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacDonald is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ladine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
MacDonald trying to control but Ladine postures up.
Ladine is taking a breather. MacDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ladine wants to control but MacDonald is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald wants to control but Ladine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ladine wants to free his trapped foot but MacDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ladine 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Ladine! |
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