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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
FlicFlac fails with the takedown#CL#
and Macdonald counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Macdonald tightens his grip and picks FlicFlac up, before dumping him to the ground. FlicFlac manages to land in guard.
Macdonald won't allow FlicFlac to sweep him here.
Macdonald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU#
Macdonald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on FlicFlac, up you get!
A lazy body kick from FlicFlac #TD#
so Macdonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
FlicFlac 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as FlicFlac holds on and takes a little breather.
FlicFlac is looking to stand up but Macdonald isn't so interested in that idea.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Macdonald throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
FlicFlac working for a triangle but Macdonald defends it easily.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
FlicFlac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Macdonald clinches up with FlicFlac and pushes him back against the cage.
Macdonald stops a takedown attempt from FlicFlac.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macdonald taking a breather.
FlicFlac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amina FlicFlac.
FlicFlac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macdonald prevents it.
Macdonald wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Macdonald wants to stall.
FlicFlac trying to stall but Macdonald improves his position.
#BC2#
FlicFlac breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
FlicFlac closes the distance and pushes Macdonald back into the cage.
Macdonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from FlicFlac.
Macdonald keeps control of FlicFlac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
Macdonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Macdonald for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD#
Macdonald has clasped his hands together around FlicFlac's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macdonald controls the position from side control.
Macdonald working the head and body with strikes.
FlicFlac is trying to control Macdonald's posture but Macdonald avoids it.
FlicFlac is trying to improve his position.
Macdonald takes a little break here. FlicFlac wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Macdonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
FlicFlac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Macdonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Macdonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonald slows the pace down.
Macdonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear FlicFlac down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FlicFlac is looking to regain half guard here but Macdonald keeps moving and retains side control.
Macdonald scoring with punches and elbows. #SU#
Macdonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Macdonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with FlicFlac, pushing him back against the cage.
FlicFlac can't get the takedown.
FlicFlac being controlled against the cage.
FlicFlac fails to pull guard.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but FlicFlac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonald.#BC2#
FlicFlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FlicFlac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macdonald is fending him off so far but FlicFlac persists. Nope, Macdonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Macdonald is looking for a counter combo.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amina FlicFlac.
FlicFlac shoots in looking for a takedown but Macdonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing FlicFlac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
FlicFlac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macdonald's waist but Macdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing FlicFlac off to one side. #T1#
FlicFlac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macdonald's waist but Macdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing FlicFlac off to one side.
FlicFlac is breathing heavily.#CL2#
FlicFlac moves into range and clinches up with Macdonald.
FlicFlac stalling in the clinch but Macdonald improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Macdonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Macdonald gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Macdonald is working for takedown but FlicFlac is calmly controlling the position for now.
FlicFlac gets underhooks to prevent Macdonald's takedown attempt.
FlicFlac has Macdonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonald keeps control of FlicFlac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Macdonald is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. FlicFlac can't fight it off and eventually Macdonald manages to take the fight to the floor. FlicFlac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macdonald scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Macdonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Macdonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Macdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macdonald stopping the sweep attempt from FlicFlac.
Alex Macdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macdonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FlicFlac can do to turn this around?
Macdonald lands a couple of elbows.
Macdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Macdonald is stalling in the full guard.
Macdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macdonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonald wanted to stand there but FlicFlac had control of the position.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
FlicFlac clinches. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
FlicFlac looking for a takedown.
Macdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
FlicFlac stalling in the clinch but Macdonald improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
FlicFlac tries for a takedown but Macdonald manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Macdonald gets control of FlicFlac's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macdonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macdonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FlicFlac is fighting to break Macdonald's control of his arms but Macdonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
FlicFlac has a takedown stuffed.
Macdonald tries to counter by clinching up but FlicFlac breaks away and moves out of range.
FlicFlac connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
FlicFlac has managed to clinch.
FlicFlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macdonald tries to throw a body punch but FlicFlac avoids it by throwing Macdonald back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FlicFlac is trying to maintain a safe position but Macdonald gets an underhook and turns FlicFlac into the cage.
FlicFlac blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
FlicFlac manages to break the clinch.
Alex Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
FlicFlac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macdonald sprawls well. Macdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. FlicFlac gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
FlicFlac tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amina FlicFlac.
FlicFlac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
FlicFlac scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
FlicFlac forces Macdonald back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Macdonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
FlicFlac clinches.
FlicFlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Macdonald avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Macdonald to work.
Macdonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
FlicFlac letting Macdonald take a breather here.#T2#
Macdonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as FlicFlac walks away with a smile on his face. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Macdonald as FlicFlac shoots in.
Macdonald stuffs the takedown attempt from FlicFlac. FlicFlac gets slowly back to his feet.
Macdonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FlicFlac has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Macdonald counters by clinching up.
Macdonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macdonald has FlicFlac pushed against the cage.#T3##TD#
Macdonald has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but FlicFlac regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
FlicFlac looking for a guillotine here but Macdonald defends easily.
Macdonald stands up over FlicFlac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
FlicFlac being controlled here, momentarily.
Macdonald chips away with some ground and pound.
Macdonald cracks FlicFlac with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macdonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Macdonald stays in close to FlicFlac's body and controls the position.
Macdonald is working FlicFlac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Macdonald lands a couple of elbows.
Macdonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macdonald working some strikes from top position.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macdonald lands a couple of digs.
Amina FlicFlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Macdonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macdonald throws a right hand that FlicFlac ducks under and follows up with a left that FlicFlac also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Macdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macdonald 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Macdonald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Pele shoots for a double leg takedown but Macdonald sprawls well. He's pushed Pele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macdonald throws a big counter combination but Pele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pele looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Macdonald has Pele up against the cage in a clinch.
Pele wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Macdonald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Macdonald stays in close to Pele's body and controls the position.
Pele throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macdonald stands up over Pele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Macdonald really is a fat lump.
Macdonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Macdonald working some strikes from top position.
Macdonald stays in close to Pele's body and controls the position.
Macdonald works over Pele with some ground and pound from guard.
Macdonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Macdonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Macdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macdonald stands up over Pele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pele throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Macdonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Macdonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Macdonald is in Pele's guard.
Pele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macdonald controls the pace.#SUB2#
Pele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macdonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Macdonald stands up over Pele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Macdonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macdonald has managed to get both his arms back between Pele's legs - danger averted.
Macdonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macdonald cracks Pele with a solid left hand.
Macdonald postures up and lands a big shot to Pele's brow.
Macdonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pele has momentary wrist control but Macdonald slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Macdonald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reecome Pele.#TD#
Macdonald feints and as Pele raises his hands in defense, Macdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macdonald lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Macdonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Macdonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Macdonald stands and steps away. Pele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Macdonald does no damage.
Pele shoots and misses #TD#
and Macdonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pele won't be happy with that.
Macdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Macdonald controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Pele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macdonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pele is breathing heavily.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Macdonald stalls from top position.
Macdonald is putting a hurting on Pele here, landing some big shots from side control.
Macdonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pele to see if he's OK.
Pele takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Macdonald controlling the position from side mount.
Macdonald landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Macdonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pele to see if he's OK.
Macdonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pele can do to turn this around?
Macdonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Macdonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Macdonald connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pele some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Macdonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pele, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Macdonald has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pele is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Macdonald yanks on the arm and Pele is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Macdonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Macdonald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Helio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Macdonald counters with a series of strikes. Helio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Helio shoots and misses #CL#
and Macdonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Helio looks winded!
Helio tries to pull guard but Macdonald won't allow it.
#TD#
Macdonald has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Helio is trying to keep an underhook but Macdonald manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macdonald in particular looking to stall.
Macdonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macdonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Macdonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macdonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Macdonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Macdonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Macdonald really is a fat lump.
Macdonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Macdonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Macdonald is looking for a kimura but Helio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macdonald to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonald thows a huge punch but Helio dodges it nicely.
Macdonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Macdonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macdonald thows a huge punch but Helio dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macdonald tries to bum rush Helio with a series of wild strikes but Helio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helio tries for a takedown but Macdonald circles away easily
and Macdonald counters with a one-two to the body.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Helio.#CL2#
Helio moves into the clinch.
Macdonald gets through Helio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Macdonald.
#T3#
Macdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Helio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macdonald scores with a shot to the side of Helio's head.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Helio is trying to break the clinch but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Macdonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Helio prevents it.
Macdonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Macdonald stalls.
Macdonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helio is keeping busy.
Macdonald has Helio pressed against the cage.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Macdonald.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helio.
Macdonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Macdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Helio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macdonald somewhat.
Macdonald misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that round.
That's time! Macdonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Macdonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Macdonald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Macdonald is stalling in the full guard.
Macdonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Macdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald cracks Helio with a solid left hand.
Helio is breathing heavily.
Macdonald with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Macdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macdonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macdonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Helio is just out of range.#TD#
Macdonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Helio!
Macdonald wants to control but Helio is keeping him busy.
Macdonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helio can do to turn this around?#T2#
Macdonald cracks Helio with a big right hand but Helio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Macdonald is staying tight to Helio's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Helio is trying to get back to half guard.
Helio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Macdonald.
#SUB#
Macdonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helio, who protects the arm well.
Helio is being controlled here. #T3#
Macdonald landing strikes. #SUB#
Macdonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helio struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Macdonald lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Helio down.
Macdonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Helio is letting Macdonald control him for a moment.
Macdonald working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macdonald laying and praying for a moment but Helio takes advantage and regains half guard.
Macdonald drops an elbow to the side of Helio's head.
Macdonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helio defending well though.
Helio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macdonald. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown but Helio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Helio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Macdonald defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Helio moves out of range easily.
Helio fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Macdonald closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Macdonald is trying to trip Helio. He has hold of a leg but Helio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macdonald persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Macdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macdonald is looking to stand up but Helio won't let him.
Helio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald preventing the sweep.
Macdonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Helio's guard.#T1#
Macdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macdonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Helio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Macdonald manages to get to full guard.
Macdonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Macdonald.#T2#
Helio looking to sit in guard and control but Macdonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macdonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macdonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macdonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macdonald continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Macdonald tries to stand but Helio is controlling from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Macdonald content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Helio shoots in but Macdonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Helio fails with the takedown
and Macdonald counters with a series of strikes. Helio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Macdonald shoots for a takedown but Helio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##CL#
Macdonald moves into the clinch.#TD#
Macdonald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Helio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Macdonald looking to control.
Helio throwing strikes but missing.
Helio being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helio controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Macdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macdonald 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Macdonald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macdonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macdonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macdonald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Walker has Macdonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker is trying to drag Macdonald to the mat but Macdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Walker.#BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker goes for a double leg but Macdonald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Macdonald continues to drive forward.
Macdonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Macdonald counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Macdonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walker's head.
Macdonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker looks winded!#SUB#
Macdonald drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Macdonald off! Macdonald jumps back into Walker's guard.
Macdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker has momentary wrist control but Macdonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Macdonald stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Macdonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macdonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macdonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macdonald is stalling in the full guard.
Macdonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macdonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Macdonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Macdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Walker is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Macdonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
Macdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macdonald controlling from the top position.
Macdonald chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Macdonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macdonald is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald is in close to Walker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macdonald defends it nicely.#CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macdonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the cage.#T1#
Macdonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walker up against the cage.#TD2#
Walker jumps guard and drags Macdonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macdonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Walker working for a triangle but Macdonald defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macdonald is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Macdonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macdonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macdonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker throws a right hand that Macdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Macdonald also avoids with ease.
Macdonald tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Macdonald slows down the pace here.
Macdonald trying to stall but Walker improves his position.
#TD#
Macdonald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Macdonald has mounted him!
Macdonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macdonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walker for as long as he can get away with.
Macdonald continues to stall.#T4#
Macdonald with shots to the head and body - Walker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macdonald controlling from mount.
Macdonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Macdonald landing strikes from the mount.
Macdonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Macdonald has hold of Walker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Macdonald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macdonald swivels and escapes.
Macdonald appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Macdonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macdonald taking a breather.
Macdonald tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walker tries to pull guard but Macdonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alex Macdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walker smiles and moves away.
Macdonald moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Macdonald is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Macdonald drops back down to his feet.
Walker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macdonald after a bit of a struggle.
Macdonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks. #TD#
Macdonald is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walker can't fight it off and eventually Macdonald manages to take the fight to the floor. Walker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alex Macdonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Macdonald.#T2#
Macdonald cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
Macdonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker wants to sweep here but Macdonald controlling him for the moment.
Macdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macdonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Macdonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macdonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Macdonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Macdonald moves into the clinch.
Walker can't break the clinch.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Macdonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonald.
Macdonald pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macdonald trying to control the position but instead, Walker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Macdonald into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Macdonald.
Walker tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Macdonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Macdonald slowing the pace effectively.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdonald blocks the elbow strike.
Macdonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dominic Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Macdonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker is trying to drag Macdonald to the mat but Macdonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Macdonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macdonald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Macdonald!
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