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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hitman comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - Run This Town. McDonald has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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199 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary The Hitman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Glen McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Hitman throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Glen McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a series of punches but The Hitman avoids them all with ease.
McDonald throws a series of punches but The Hitman moves out of range.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Hitman circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDonald avoids the head kick by The Hitman.
The Hitman closes the distance and clinches.
The Hitman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
The Hitman tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hitman is trying to stand.
McDonald prevents The Hitman from improving his position.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Hitman defends it well.
McDonald is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McDonald pushing down on The Hitman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Hitman won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
The Hitman trying to control but McDonald postures up.
The Hitman tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Hitman is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Hitman avoid being mounted?
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Hitman manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but The Hitman is keeping the position.
The Hitman working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
The Hitman doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
The Hitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and The Hitman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Hitman trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Hitman trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hitman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Hitman has McDonald in his guard.
The Hitman has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
The Hitman wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary The Hitman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald looks to land a combination but The Hitman avoids it well.
McDonald swinging wilding here.
The Hitman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Hitman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Hitman's guard! Nice work there by McDonald!
McDonald passes The Hitman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Hitman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Hitman pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hitman has hold of McDonald's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Hitman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald is keen to just control but The Hitman is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald controlling the pace.
The Hitman pushes McDonald off but McDonald dives into side control.
The Hitman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDonald has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDonald moves into full mount!
The Hitman is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald has hold of The Hitman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Hitman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Hitman is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The Hitman tries to control the position but McDonald now has his back.
McDonald tightening his grip on The Hitman, looking for the choke.
The Hitman trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure The Hitman doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working for the choke.
McDonald scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The Hitman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Hitman looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
The Hitman lands a high kick!
It looks like Glen McDonald has been cut.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hitman throws a head kick that misses
and McDonald makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Hitman really felt that one!
McDonald throws a series of strikes that have The Hitman backpedaling.
The Hitman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Hitman takes one to the chin there.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Hitman.
Gary The Hitman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald swinging wilding here.
The Hitman throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald slips under a jab from The Hitman.
The Hitman dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hitman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
The Hitman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
The Hitman loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
The Hitman wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
The Hitman throws a head kick that misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. The Hitman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Hitman throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
The Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald lands a jab.
The Hitman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
The Hitman wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and The Hitman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hitman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by McDonald.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
The Hitman avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald throws a right hand that The Hitman ducks under and follows up with a left that The Hitman also avoids with ease.
The Hitman throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Hitman clinches but McDonald breaks the clinch
and McDonald counters with a low kick, right behind The Hitman 's knee.
The Hitman throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald blocks a head kick by The Hitman.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a head kick. The Hitman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Hitman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
The Hitman throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
The Hitman throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glen McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hitman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald tries to bum rush The Hitman with a series of wild strikes but The Hitman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen McDonald really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen McDonald's cut.
That's time! The Hitman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald lands a two punch combo.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
A head kick by The Hitman misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
The Hitman misses with a head kick.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a combination
and The Hitman counters by moving into the clinch.
McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McDonald is working to tighten is grip on The Hitman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. The Hitman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McDonald is really squeezing tight and eventually The Hitman passes out! McDonald breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glen McDonald!
Glen McDonald is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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