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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Walker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macdonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macdonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macdonald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Walker has Macdonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker is trying to drag Macdonald to the mat but Macdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Walker.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker goes for a double leg but Macdonald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macdonald continues to drive forward.
Macdonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Macdonald counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walker's head.
Macdonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker looks winded!
Macdonald drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Macdonald off! Macdonald jumps back into Walker's guard.
Macdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker has momentary wrist control but Macdonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Macdonald stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Macdonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macdonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macdonald is stalling in the full guard.
Macdonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macdonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Macdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker throws a combination that misses
and Macdonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
Macdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macdonald controlling from the top position.
Macdonald chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macdonald is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald is in close to Walker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macdonald defends it nicely.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walker up against the cage.
Walker jumps guard and drags Macdonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macdonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker working for a triangle but Macdonald defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macdonald is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macdonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macdonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker throws a right hand that Macdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Macdonald also avoids with ease.
Macdonald tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald slows down the pace here.
Macdonald trying to stall but Walker improves his position.
Macdonald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Macdonald has mounted him!
Macdonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macdonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walker for as long as he can get away with.
Macdonald continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald with shots to the head and body - Walker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macdonald controlling from mount.
Macdonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Macdonald landing strikes from the mount.
Macdonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macdonald has hold of Walker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macdonald swivels and escapes.
Macdonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Macdonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macdonald taking a breather.
Macdonald tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walker tries to pull guard but Macdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Macdonald moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Macdonald is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Macdonald drops back down to his feet.
Walker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macdonald after a bit of a struggle.
Macdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Macdonald is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walker can't fight it off and eventually Macdonald manages to take the fight to the floor. Walker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alex Macdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Macdonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker wants to sweep here but Macdonald controlling him for the moment.
Macdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Macdonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macdonald moves into the clinch.
Walker can't break the clinch.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Macdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonald.
Macdonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macdonald trying to control the position but instead, Walker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Macdonald into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Macdonald.
Walker tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macdonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald blocks the elbow strike.
Macdonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dominic Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker is trying to drag Macdonald to the mat but Macdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Macdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macdonald, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Macdonald!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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