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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAlister comes to the cage accompanied by Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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259 lbs
43 - 34 - 3 |
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252 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but McAlister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McAlister has him pressed against the cage.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McAlister to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Stevens blocking some punches.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McAlister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister won't allow it.
Duncan McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stevens.
McAlister misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McAlister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens jumps into guard, dragging McAlister to the mat.
Stevens striking off his back but it's not causing McAlister any problems.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAlister defends well.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAlister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevens is proving hard to escape from.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McAlister stacks Stevens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McAlister!
Stevens tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McAlister presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stevens is looking to improve his position but McAlister isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevens is still trying to improve position.
McAlister is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McAlister pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Stevens jumps into guard, dragging McAlister to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAlister stands up and waves to Stevens to follow him.
Stevens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister moves into the clinch.
Stevens jumps guard but McAlister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevens drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McAlister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McAlister manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAlister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens stops McAlister from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! McAlister looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McAlister looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McAlister!
Stevens tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McAlister presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McAlister is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McAlister clinches.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McAlister has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens decides to pull guard.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAlister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McAlister clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevens drops back down to his feet.
Stevens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McAlister is defending well.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McAlister has him pressed against the cage.
Duncan McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stevens.
McAlister misses with some punches.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stevens blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to score a body lock takedown but McAlister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
McAlister lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McAlister has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McAlister.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister working aggressively here.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McAlister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McAlister rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McAlister smiles and moves away.
Stevens lands with a thumping leg kick.
McAlister moves into the clinch.
Stevens pulls McAlister into guard.
Stevens throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McAlister escapes and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McAlister decides to stand back up. McAlister steps back and let's Stevens get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
McAlister misses with some punches.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McAlister.
Stevens jumps guard but McAlister stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McAlister lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
McAlister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McAlister.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevens drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McAlister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevens blocking some punches.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duncan McAlister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McAlister lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
McAlister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
McAlister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevens wants a takedown.
McAlister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevens is rocked!
Stevens is breathing heavily.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
McAlister working aggressively here.
McAlister working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McAlister.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can McAlister finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister misses with some punches.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens is trying to drag McAlister to the mat but McAlister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
McAlister misses with some punches.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister misses with some punches.
Stevens seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but McAlister has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McAlister to keep the fight standing.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
McAlister stands up from Stevens's guard - McAlister perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stevens gets tackled into the cage by McAlister. McAlister maintains the clinch.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens fails with the takedown.
McAlister clinches up against the cage.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Stevens jumps guard but McAlister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens jumps guard but McAlister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duncan McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Stevens.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens drops down looking for an ankle pick but McAlister pulls his leg out and moves away.
McAlister drives through and clinches with Stevens against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens jumps guard but McAlister stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McAlister just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevens jumps into guard, dragging McAlister to the mat.
McAlister stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McAlister forces Stevens back against the cage and clinches.
Stevens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McAlister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McAlister avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McAlister misses with some punches.
McAlister misses with some punches.
Stevens tries for a takedown. No joy.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McAlister.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McAlister.
McAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, McAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McAlister fails to land.
McAlister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens jumps guard but McAlister stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
A nice left hand lands by McAlister.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McAlister smiles and moves away.
McAlister slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens gets tackled into the cage by McAlister. McAlister maintains the clinch.
McAlister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevens drops back down to his feet.
McAlister throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister won't allow it.
McAlister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McAlister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McAlister smiles and moves away.
McAlister moves into the clinch successfully.
McAlister misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
McAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevens tries to pull guard but McAlister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens jumps guard but McAlister stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAlister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
McAlister gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens gets control of McAlister's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAlister, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McAlister!
Duncan McAlister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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