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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Rodriguez moves to clinch but McDonald breaks away
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Rodriguez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Conor McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Rodriguez .
McDonald working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Rodriguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Rodriguez swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rodriguez 's guard.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez !#REVB##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
McDonald gets full guard.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is controlling Rodriguez 's posture.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
McDonald is controlling Rodriguez 's posture.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McDonald 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#
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Rodriguez 's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jese Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Rodriguez .
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald, which made it look bad.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
#T1#
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald cracks Rodriguez with an open hand slap.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
A head kick by Rodriguez misses
and McDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.#T2#
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Jese Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonald digs a good hook to Rodriguez 's body.
McDonald cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!#CL#
McDonald forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from McDonald. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Conor McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Rodriguez was not able to check.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by McDonald.#T4#
McDonald connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from McDonald! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conor McDonald!
Conor McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Return of Kings
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonald stuns LaBrie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
LaBrie misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
LaBrie just misses with a punch to the body.
LaBrie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook. LaBrie ducked under it nicely.
LaBrie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LaBrie throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
LaBrie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaBrie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LaBrie ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald slips a straight right by LaBrie.
McDonald slips under a jab from LaBrie.
LaBrie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBrie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
#T1#
LaBrie throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but LaBrie manages to avoid it.
LaBrie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaBrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald avoids the body shot from LaBrie.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaBrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald cracks LaBrie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald throws a jab when LaBrie was well out of range.
LaBrie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LaBrie catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
LaBrie missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBrie was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.#T2#
LaBrie punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
LaBrie thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but LaBrie manages to avoid it.
LaBrie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaBrie jabs at McDonald's body.
LaBrie looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from LaBrie.
LaBrie just misses with a punch to the body.
LaBrie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
LaBrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBrie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Conor McDonald has been cut.
McDonald cracks LaBrie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by LaBrie. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from LaBrie.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
LaBrie lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from LaBrie.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBrie moves away.
LaBrie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaBrie thinking.
LaBrie lands a jab.
LaBrie throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
LaBrie lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBrie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LaBrie misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBrie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaBrie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James LaBrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
LaBrie jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaBrie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and LaBrie counters with a straight right hand.
LaBrie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from LaBrie misses.
McDonald stuns LaBrie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald defending well as LaBrie loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
LaBrie takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBrie throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a jab when LaBrie was well out of range.
LaBrie throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBrie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James LaBrie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBrie. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBrie. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaBrie throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LaBrie throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
LaBrie loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaBrie on the side of the head.
LaBrie swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but LaBrie just manages to avoid it.
LaBrie scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaBrie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a straight left. #T1#
LaBrie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald takes one on the button.
LaBrie loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
LaBrie misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
LaBrie avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
A cross from McDonald lands.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald avoids the body shot from LaBrie.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from LaBrie.
James LaBrie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaBrie misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
LaBrie lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
LaBrie missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaBrie throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBrie lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
LaBrie misses with a right hand
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaBrie misses with a wild body shot.
LaBrie lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
LaBrie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
LaBrie walks into a left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McDonald might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
LaBrie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaBrie tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LaBrie.
LaBrie throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.#T3#
McDonald misses with a left hand
and LaBrie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
LaBrie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A countering left hand to the body from LaBrie misses.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from LaBrie both land. Nice combination.
LaBrie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBrie. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald blocks a jab.
LaBrie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald throws a head kick but LaBrie moves out of range.
LaBrie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBrie takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
LaBrie tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
LaBrie misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald feints and then cracks LaBrie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaBrie down.
LaBrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
LaBrie swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from LaBrie misses.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
LaBrie looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
LaBrie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald lands the left hand.#ROC#
LaBrie is rocked!
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaBrie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LaBrie is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald and LaBrie are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. McDonald throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking LaBrie into next week! Ooooh that was huge! McDonald knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conor McDonald!
A very excited looking Conor McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UVT: FAREWELL!!! PT2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
McDonald lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banner works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Banner shrugs it off though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1##TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDonald to the mat! McDonald manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
McDonald is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Banner has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T3#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Banner jumps into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Banner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner landing strikes.
Banner lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Banner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonald wants to control but Banner passes into side.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald has a hand on Banner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Banner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McDonald tries to hold on but Banner postures up.#SUB#
Banner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDonald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDonald shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDonald tries to work over Banner's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Banner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald striking off his back but it's not causing Banner any problems. #T1#
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Banner is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conor McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there #TD#
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald 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#
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald working Banner over with strikes.
Banner taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Banner trying to control here.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
Banner is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?#T4#
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner gets full guard.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald lands a head kick. Banner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banner shoots and misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Banner scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Banner won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T3#
McDonald is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVB#
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Banner!#REVR#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Banner stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Conor McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banner is controlling him well.
Banner working away.
Banner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McDonald is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McDonald!
An out of breath Conor McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UVT 370: Happy Birthday
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Palahnuik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald swings for the body but Palahnuik moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Palahnuik staying out of range there.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Palahnuik misses with a looping right.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palahnuik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Palahnuik motions for McDonald to come forward. Palahnuik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
Palahnuik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Palahnuik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palahnuik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Palahnuik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palahnuik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that Palahnuik semi-blocks.
Palahnuik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Palahnuik lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a body punch but Palahnuik moves out of range.
Palahnuik walks into a left hand.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palahnuik.
McDonald connects with a jab.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
Palahnuik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Palahnuik's knee momentarily.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Palahnuik should have avoided that one.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palahnuik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palahnuik misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Palahnuik back into the cage.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palahnuik swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palahnuik misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palahnuik lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palahnuik scores with a three punch combo!
Palahnuik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Palahnuik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Palahnuik.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald slips under a jab from Palahnuik.
A jab from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Palahnuik throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Palahnuik should have avoided that one.
McDonald slips a straight right by Palahnuik.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Palahnuik misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Palahnuik's leg but Palahnuik calmly moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body punch but Palahnuik moves out of range.
McDonald keeps Palahnuik at a distance using the push kick.
Palahnuik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Palahnuik takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Palahnuik misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Palahnuik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palahnuik misses with a head kick.
Palahnuik tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik misses with a low kick.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palahnuik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palahnuik throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Palahnuik breaks away and moves out of range.
Palahnuik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Palahnuik avoided it.
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 Conor McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Palahnuik misses with a wild body shot.
Palahnuik throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palahnuik misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palahnuik. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palahnuik misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Palahnuik down.
Palahnuik throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik connects with a single shot there.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Palahnuik's head but Palahnuik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A nice side step and Palahnuik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Palahnuik checks a low kick from McDonald.
Conor McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Palahnuik.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Palahnuik moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Palahnuik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald lands a front kick.
Palahnuik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palahnuik doesn't seem bothered though.
Palahnuik punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
Palahnuik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald throws a hook but Palahnuik avoids it easily.
Jab from Palahnuik.
An inside leg kick from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palahnuik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palahnuik looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palahnuik swivels and escapes.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Palahnuik with a jab.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
Palahnuik slips a jab from McDonald.
Palahnuik throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Palahnuik should have avoided that one.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
A big left from Palahnuik misses.
McDonald is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald moves out of range as Palahnuik throws a body kick.
Palahnuik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald slips a jab from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Palahnuik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Palahnuik.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Palahnuik's leg. Palahnuik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palahnuik keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
McDonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palahnuik ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palahnuik connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Palahnuik misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Palahnuik is rocked!
Good leg kick by Palahnuik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palahnuik on the side of the head.
Palahnuik is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
Palahnuik misses with a straight right.
Palahnuik seems to have recovered his senses.
Palahnuik tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Good shot there by Palahnuik.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Palahnuik misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palahnuik feints a counter leg kick.
Palahnuik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palahnuik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palahnuik connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palahnuik throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Palahnuik only half commits.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palahnuik.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Palahnuik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palahnuik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palahnuik takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Palahnuik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Palahnuik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald feints and then cracks Palahnuik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palahnuik down.
Palahnuik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palahnuik thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palahnuik misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palahnuik swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palahnuik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Palahnuik moved out of range.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Palahnuik throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald checks a low kick from Palahnuik.
Donk. Palahnuik catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Palahnuik's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Palahnuik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palahnuiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald throws a push kick but Palahnuik slaps the foot to one side.
Palahnuik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Palahnuik.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palahnuik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Palahnuik is just out of range.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Palahnuik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palahnuik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palahnuik counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Palahnuik to acknowledge the strikes.
Palahnuik connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Palahnuik swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Palahnuik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palahnuik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Palahnuik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palahnuik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conor McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pete Palahnuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palahnuik looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald moves out of range as Palahnuik throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palahnuik on the side of the head.
Palahnuik misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Palahnuik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
Palahnuik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Palahnuik misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Palahnuik.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McDonald!
A relieved looking Conor McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UVT 366: Warzone
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Quik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quik 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 hook. Quik ducked under it nicely.
Quik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quik walks into a jab.
Quik misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quik. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Quik saw that one coming.
Quik throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Quik slips the punch.
Quik blocks the body kick.
#T1#
McDonald throws a body punch but Quik moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch but Quik moves out of range.
McDonald throws a push kick but Quik slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald throws a body punch but Quik moves out of range.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
Quik lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Quik saw that one coming.
Quik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Quik ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonald jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quik's head.
Quik misses with a head kick.
Quik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Quik scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quik throws a body kick that misses
and Quik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quik lands a front kick.
Quik misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald throws a hook but Quik blocks it.
Quik throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Quik. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Quik slips the punch.
Quik looks to clinch
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald moves out of range as Quik throws a body kick.
#T3#
Quik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
#CL2#
Quik instigates a clinch.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Quik controls his hands.
Quik wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
Quik struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Quik is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Quik into the cage.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quik has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quik wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Quik controls his hands.
Quik goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Quik throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald is looking to counter the offense by Quik and move into the clinch.
Quik looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jamal Quik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Quik lands a front kick.
Quik misses the shot to the body.
Quik scores with a kick to the body.
Quik throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Quik misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Quik.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Quik sees coming a mile off.
Quik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.#TD#
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Quik is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Quik's guard.
Quik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Quik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quik checks a low kick from McDonald.
Quik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonald rather than just go for the knockout.
Quik tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quik.
Quik misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quik moves away.
Quik lands a nice looking body kick.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Quik.
Quik misses with a kick to the body
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Quik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald throws a quick counter head kick but Quik was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quik avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quik misses with a head kick.
Quik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Quik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Quik throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Quik.
Quik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quik throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald tests Quik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target. #TD2#
Quik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Quik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald controlling the position well.
Quik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quik tries to stand but can't do so whilst McDonald controls his leg. #SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald pulls Quik in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Quik defends it easily.
Quik wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Quik's head but Quik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quik throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Quik blocks a jab.
Jamal Quik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quik throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Quik throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Quik misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamal Quik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Quik moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quik throws out the jab.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Quik lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Quik moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Quik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Quik persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Quik slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Quik throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Quik misses.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quik misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Quik dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quik throws out the jab. #T1#
Quik throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Quik.
Quik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quik throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Quik lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Quik moved out of range.
Quik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quik throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Quik.
Quik misses with a head kick.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamal Quik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
Quik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Quik's defenses.
McDonald thumps Quik with a low kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Quik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Quik misses with a wild combination.
Quik drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quik misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Quik misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Quik is rocked!
McDonald knocks out Quik with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McDonald before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McDonald picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McDonald!
Conor McDonald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UVT 363: April Agression
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Arenas misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald lands with a right hand.
Arenas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Arenas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arenas looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Arenas.
Arenas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arenas looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Arenas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Arenas sets himself, and McDonald steps forward looking for the clinch! Arenas avoids it this time.
Arenas throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Arenas looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Arenas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald.
A leg kick checked by Arenas.
Arenas misses with a body kick.
Arenas throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
Arenas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arenas.#T1#
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
Arenas misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
A big right from Arenas misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Arenas misses the shot to the body.
Arenas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arenas misses with a hook
#CL2#
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDonald.
Arenas takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Arenas has been cut.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
Arenas is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arenas at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by McDonald.
Arenas misses with a body shot.
McDonald defending well as Arenas loads up on a big left hand.
Arenas misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Arenas.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arenas.
An inside leg kick lands from Arenas.
Arenas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Arenas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arenas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Arenas's head.
Arenas misses with a looping right.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arenas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arenas misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Arenas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas Arenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arenas throws a body kick that misses.
Arenas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arenas looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Arenas misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arenas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arenas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arenas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arenas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald lands a jab to Arenas's midsection.
Arenas throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Arenas.
McDonald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arenas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Arenas misses with a kick to the body
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Arenas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Arenas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Arenas catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
Oh Arenas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arenas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a huge left! Arenas is in big trouble! He's backing up but McDonald isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Arenas from any more damage. A dominating finish by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor McDonald and Sergey Keosayan. McDonald comes into the arena with Hamburger blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Conor McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Keosayan
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keosayan is keeping the position for now.
McDonald trying to control but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keosayan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keosayan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Keosayan wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keosayan prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Keosayan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Keosayan
Keosayan fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Keosayan controlling the pace for now.
McDonald can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to improve his position but instead Keosayan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (8) Keosayan
McDonald tries to escape but Keosayan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
Keosayan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to escape but Keosayan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keosayan controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
Keosayan trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
Keosayan has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Keosayan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
McDonald tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keosayan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Keosayan's arms.
Keosayan trying to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keosayan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Keosayan looking for the RNC.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Keosayan trying to control momentarily.
Keosayan gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
Keosayan keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Keosayan has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald prevents Keosayan from getting a body triangle.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Keosayan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Keosayan is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has his hands on Keosayan's head, controlling the position.
McDonald has his foot on Keosayan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keosayan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keosayan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Keosayan won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control the position but Keosayan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Keosayan is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Keosayan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (11) Keosayan
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Keosayan controlling from the full mount.
McDonald defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keosayan.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working for a submission but McDonald is keeping him at bay.
Keosayan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald has given up his back here. Will Keosayan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (14) Keosayan
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Keosayan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
Keosayan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald tries to roll but Keosayan sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
Well, with Keosayan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McDonald is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Keosayan doesn't have the hooks in and McDonald manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (14) Keosayan
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Keosayan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Keosayan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (16) Keosayan
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keosayan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keosayan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keosayan controlling from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keosayan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (19) Keosayan
McDonald is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
McDonald tries to bench press Keosayan off him but Keosayan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keosayan wins on points by 19 to 4.
A victorious Sergey Keosayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Conor McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need a Big Mac... '. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor McDonald and Turd Anderson. McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Hamburger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Conor McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Anderson
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anderson stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) Anderson
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
McDonald advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (5) Anderson
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
McDonald has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Anderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McDonald yanks on the arm and Anderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor McDonald and Illias Illiadis. Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hamburger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Conor McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Illiadis has managed to clinch.
Illiadis pulls McDonald into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Illiadis keeps moving.
Illiadis looking for a sweep. Not yet Illiadis, not yet.
Illiadis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Illiadis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Illiadis manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Illiadis's guard.
Illiadis working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gutz Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Illiadis from improving his position.
Illiadis is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Illiadis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Illiadis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Illiadis is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Illiadis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Illiadis is defending it quite comfortably.
Illiadis is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illiadis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Illiadis looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Illiadis wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Illiadis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is really struggling to control Illiadis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Illiadis is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Illiadis keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis trying to control the position here.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Illiadis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illiadis looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Illiadis keeps moving.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Illiadis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Illiadis keeps moving.
Illiadis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Illiadis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Illiadis trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald passes Illiadis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Illiadis defending well.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis actively working from the bottom here.
Illiadis wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Illiadis is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (3) vs (0) Illiadis
Illiadis has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (6) vs (0) Illiadis
McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McDonald trying to control.
Illiadis wants to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Illiadis is defending it well.
Illiadis trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
Illiadis is really stuck here.
McDonald is looking to control Illiadis but Illiadis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Illiadis can't escape the position.
McDonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Illiadis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Illiadis pushed the leg off.
Illiadis trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy.
McDonald has the hooks in. Illiadis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Illiadis is defending it well.
McDonald looking to break Illiadis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Illiadis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
Illiadis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Illiadis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Illiadis is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Illiadis defends the submission attempt.
McDonald is trying to control. Illiadis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Illiadis gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Illiadis slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (2) Illiadis
McDonald keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
Illiadis trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control the position but Illiadis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Illiadis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Illiadis trying to control the pace.
Illiadis prevents McDonald from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Illiadis drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Illiadis off! Illiadis jumps back into McDonald's guard.
Illiadis wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Illiadis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) Illiadis
McDonald wants to control from the top but Illiadis keeps moving.
Illiadis trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Illiadis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Illiadis is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Illiadis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (4) Illiadis
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Conor McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Illias Illiadis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Conor McDonald. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. McDonald has chosen Hamburger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Conor McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fuujin is trying to keep an underhook but McDonald manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuujin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuujin's coaches at Convicted Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fuujin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
McDonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fuujin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDonald has Fuujin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (2) McDonald
Fuujin advances to half guard.
Fuujin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into half guard.
Fuujin is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuujin to get the leverage.
McDonald trying to hold on to Fuujin's head to control him but Fuujin postures up.
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuujin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Fuujin sits in half guard.
Fuujin content to control rather than advance.
McDonald wants to control but Fuujin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuujin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Fuujin eventually gives up the hold.
Fuujin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald controls Fuujin momentarily but Fuujin frees himself.
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fuujin has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Fuujin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (2) McDonald
Fuujin happy to just control the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stops Fuujin from passing to mount.
McDonald is trying to work for a sweep but Fuujin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuujin (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Fuujin isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald stops Fuujin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
Fuujin trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald tries to hold on but Fuujin postures up.
Fuujin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fuujin (10) vs (2) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
Fuujin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Fuujin won't let him.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald is really stuck here.
Fuujin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fuujin keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald breaks Fuujin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (10) vs (4) McDonald
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Fuujin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (12) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuujin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (12) vs (6) McDonald
Fuujin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pushes down on Fuujin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (12) vs (9) McDonald
McDonald looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald is looking to work his way around to Fuujin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuujin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (12) vs (12) McDonald
Fuujin can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McDonald trying to control the action but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries for a kimura but Fuujin is defending well.
Fuujin sneaks back into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Fuujin is defending well.
Fuujin is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuujin avoid being mounted?
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuujin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuujin is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Fuujin defends it.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Fuujin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald prevents Fuujin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and McDonald gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
McDonald wins on points by 13 to 12.
Conor McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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