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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Mcdonald (ranked 6124 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Thomson (ranked 8790 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Thomson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald shoots in and drives through. Thomson sprawls well.
Thomson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcdonald prevents it.
Thomson is trying to push Mcdonald away but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomson tries to break free but Mcdonald pushes him back against the cage.
Thomson slowing the pace effectively.
Mcdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson is trying to drag Mcdonald to the mat but Mcdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcdonald misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald stalling the fight.
Mcdonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jimmie Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Thomson.
Mcdonald keeps control of Thomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomson is keeping busy.
Thomson is trying to pull guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomson can't get the takedown.
Mcdonald prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Mcdonald stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown but Mcdonald shows good takedown defense.
Thomson closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Mcdonald to work.
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomson has a takedown stuffed.
Thomson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomson avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Thomson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdonald stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thomson is trying to break the clinch but Mcdonald is controlling him.
Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcdonald is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mcdonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Mcdonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thomson dives in and grabs Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes down on Thomson's head and hops out.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcdonald manages to break the clinch.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Jimmie Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcdonald counters with a two punch combo.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcdonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcdonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomson.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Thomson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Mcdonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomson pinned against the cage. Thomson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomson as he avoids it easily.
Alex Thomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdonald sprawls well. Mcdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald is looking for a counter combo.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomson as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcdonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcdonald goes for a double leg but Thomson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomson continues to drive forward.
Thomson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcdonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Thomson.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Thomson, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Thomson against the cage but Thomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonald's waist but Mcdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomson off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomson defends well and Mcdonald ends up having to push Thomson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcdonald sets himself, and Thomson steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcdonald avoids it this time.
Mcdonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomson wants to control the position but Mcdonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomson looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Thomson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mcdonald shoots in but Thomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomson.
Mcdonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcdonald feints and as Thomson raises his hands in defense, Mcdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald with a poor takedown
and Thomson counters with a left and a right that stings Mcdonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomson clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald trying to stall but Thomson improves his position.
Thomson is trying to break free.
Mcdonald just leaning against Thomson, taking a breather.
Thomson jumps guard but Mcdonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcdonald breaks the clinch.
Mcdonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Thomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcdonald as he avoids it easily.
Mcdonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcdonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcdonald is working Thomson 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.
Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcdonald throws a strike but Thomson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thomson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mcdonald.
Still in half guard, Thomson seems content to control.
Thomson wants to take a breather but Mcdonald is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcdonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alex Thomson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald tries to kick Thomson off in order to stand up. Thomson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mcdonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thomson content just to control the position here.
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.
Thomson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thomson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomson wants to take Mcdonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Thomson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Thomson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Thomson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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