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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shadowmoon misses the target.
MacDonald has a takedown stuffed.
MacDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shadowmoon.
MacDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Shadowmoon counters with a low kick, right behind MacDonald 's knee.
Guldan Shadowmoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor MacDonald.
Shadowmoon lands the left hand.
Shadowmoon lands with a straight right. MacDonald didn't see that one coming.
Shadowmoon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shadowmoon lands a really nice looking cross but MacDonald seems unphased.
Shadowmoon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacDonald with a poor takedown
and Shadowmoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Conor MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadowmoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadowmoon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDonald is defended easily by Shadowmoon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacDonald is defended easily by Shadowmoon.
Shadowmoon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
MacDonald misses with a straight left.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Shadowmoon tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shadowmoon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shadowmoon counters with a low kick, right behind MacDonald 's knee.
MacDonald shoots for a takedown but Shadowmoon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shadowmoon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shadowmoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shadowmoon lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shadowmoon counters with a left and a right that stings MacDonald.
MacDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Shadowmoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#MacDonald is rocked!
MacDonald looks winded!
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Shadowmoon counters with an inside leg kick.
MacDonald with a poor takedown
and Shadowmoon counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Shadowmoon finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadowmoon connects with a leg kick.
MacDonald is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Shadowmoon moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guldan Shadowmoon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Kurosawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacDonald did well to prevent Kurosawa getting side control.
Still in half guard, Kurosawa seems content to control.
Let's hope that Kurosawa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
MacDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kurosawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kurosawa wants to work for an arm triangle but MacDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa stalling. #SU2#
Kurosawa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows MacDonald to get to his feet. #T1#
MacDonald shoots in and drives through. Kurosawa sprawls well.
MacDonald goes for a double leg but Kurosawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurosawa continues to drive forward.
Kurosawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Kurosawa finds it's target.
Kurosawa lands with a kick to the ribs.
MacDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurosawa's waist but Kurosawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacDonald off to one side.
Kurosawa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurosawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurosawa avoids it really well and circles away.
MacDonald is breathing heavily.
MacDonald looks to land a left hand but Kurosawa moved out of range nicely.
Kurosawa cracks a nice hook into MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosawa swivels and escapes.
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Kurosawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurosawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurosawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kurosawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass MacDonald's guard now, I'm sure.
MacDonald is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Training Centre that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2##SU2#
Kurosawa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacDonald, up you get!
Kurosawa with a hook.
Jab by Kurosawa.
MacDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurosawa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosawa.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurosawa lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosawa throws a one two combo.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosawa defends it nicely.#TD2#
MacDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Kurosawa postures up and lands a big shot to MacDonald's brow.
Kurosawa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
MacDonald has his foot on Kurosawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosawa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
MacDonald has an active guard here but Kurosawa has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
MacDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kurosawa passes into side control!#SU2#
Kurosawa decides to stand back up. Kurosawa steps back and let's MacDonald get back to his feet.#TD#
MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurosawa did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.#ES2#
Kurosawa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacDonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Kurosawa back against the cage.
MacDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Kurosawa has clasped his hands together around MacDonald's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kurosawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Kurosawa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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 is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosawa is staying tight to MacDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kurosawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurosawa as he jumps to the side.
Kurosawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Kurosawa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kurosawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conor MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald 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.
Kurosawa lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Kurosawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kurosawa is in MacDonald's guard.
Kurosawa is stalling in the full guard.
Kurosawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB#
MacDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kurosawa lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurosawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
MacDonald working for a triangle but Kurosawa defends it easily.
Kurosawa is stalling in the full guard.
Takeru Kurosawa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurosawa is continuing to stall.#SUB#
MacDonald working for submissions but it's allowed Kurosawa to get to half guard.
Kurosawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Kurosawa decides to return to a standing position.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Kurosawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacDonald!
The referee asks Kurosawa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kurosawa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kurosawa is breathing heavily.
MacDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
MacDonald seems a little lost for a moment, as Kurosawa dominates the positioning.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kurosawa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kurosawa controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kurosawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacDonald is surviving well by controlling Kurosawa's body position as best he can.
MacDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurosawa working MacDonald over with strikes here.
MacDonald is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Kurosawa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacDonald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacDonald shrugs it off. #T4#
MacDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Kurosawa has taken his back - oops!
Kurosawa scores with punches from the back.
MacDonald wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kurosawa is working for a rear naked choke. MacDonald is not defending it well and Kurosawa has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! MacDonald refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of MacDonald's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeru Kurosawa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by MacDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Astacio, which made it look bad.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astacio as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Astacio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep. Astacio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astacio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Astacio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacDonald for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astacio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
MacDonald has hold of Astacio's hands but Astacio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep. Astacio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astacio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacDonald taking some punishment here, with Astacio in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Astacio seems content to control.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Astacio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Astacio is thwarting MacDonald's attempts to control the position.
Astacio stalling.
MacDonald tries to roll over but Astacio keeps him under control.
Astacio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Astacio moves into the clinch.#BC#
Astacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Astacio swivels and escapes.
Eric Astacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor MacDonald.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Astacio as MacDonald shoots in.
Astacio lands a nice shot that snaps MacDonald's head back.
MacDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Astacio counters with a good, hard body kick but MacDonald shrugs it off.
MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Astacio sprawls well. He's pushed MacDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As MacDonald tries to get set, Astacio tries to push him back and clinch up but MacDonald manages to avoid the attempt.
MacDonald looks winded!#CL#
MacDonald gets tackled into the cage by Astacio. Astacio maintains the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Astacio breaks the clinch.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Astacio moves out of range.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conor MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald misses with a takedown
and Astacio counters with a head kick. #T4#
MacDonald fails with the takedown.#TD#
Astacio shoots in and gets a takedown into MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Astacio dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
MacDonald seems a little lost for a moment, as Astacio dominates the positioning.
Astacio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDonald seems a little lost for a moment, as Astacio dominates the positioning.
MacDonald tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Astacio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Astacio as MacDonald shoots in.
MacDonald fails with the takedown.
MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astacio counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacDonald's knee momentarily.
Eric Astacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor MacDonald.
MacDonald shoots and misses #CL#
and Astacio counters by clinching up.
Astacio stalling.
Astacio lands a body shot.
Astacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
The referee calls for Astacio to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Astacio decides to pull guard.
Astacio is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB#
Astacio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. MacDonald doesn't defend quickly enough and Astacio has managed to lock this one up! Can MacDonald escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Astacio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Astacio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2#
MacDonald cracks Echo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Echo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can MacDonald finish him?
#ROC2#Echo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Enoch Echo has been cut.
Echo ducks into an uppercut from MacDonald and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor MacDonald! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Essential instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Essential.
Essential lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
A short uppercut from Essential.
A short left from Essential.
Essential lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Essential lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Essential lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Essential creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Essential lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Essential pushes MacDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald being controlled against the cage.
Essential lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Essential.
Essential softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Essential. #T1#
Essential makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Essential has him pressed against the cage.
Essential lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Essential.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Essential keeps control of MacDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Essential lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Essential scores with a nice hook to the head.
Essential lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Essential pushes MacDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Essential.
A short uppercut from Essential.
A short uppercut from Essential.
Essential lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch but Essential is controlling the position.
MacDonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Essential is defending well.#T2#
Essential gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
Quintessential Essential has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor MacDonald.
MacDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but Essential turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Essential gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Essential scores with a hook to the body.
Essential lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Essential lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacDonald or not.
Essential lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Essential has MacDonald pressed against the cage, preventing MacDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Essential lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
A short right from Essential on the inside.
MacDonald looking for a takedown. #T3#
Essential scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Essential on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Essential has him pressed against the cage.
Essential digs a right hand underneath MacDonald's ribcage. MacDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Essential.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Essential just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Essential.
Essential makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Essential working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Essential lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Essential.
Essential lands with a light punch inside.
MacDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Essential lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Essential lands a shot to the body.
Essential lands with a left to the head.
Essential lands a hook to the side of the head.
Essential working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Essential gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#MacDonald is rocked!
Essential pushes MacDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Essential finish him?
MacDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Essential scores with a nice short uppercut.
Essential lands a left hand.
Essential lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
A short uppercut from Essential.
Essential lands with a short shot to the head.
Essential scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacDonald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Essential lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Essential.
Essential lands a left hand.
Essential working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Essential lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Essential.
Essential lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintessential Essential dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Essential with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Essential darts in and clinches MacDonald up against the cage.
Essential lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Essential lands a big right hand that drops MacDonald! The killer instinct kicks in and Essential finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Essential!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintessential Essential!
Quintessential Essential bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald is looking to clinch but Essential is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Essential rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Essential lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Essential.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Essential works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Essential on the inside.
Essential lands a left hand.
Essential working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Essential.
MacDonald taking a breather.
Essential stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Essential as the two fighters clinch.
Essential lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Essential creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Essential blocks a body shot from MacDonald.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Essential is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Essential creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald has Essential pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Essential manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Essential scores with a nice short uppercut.
Essential lands an uppercut.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Essential holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
Essential works on MacDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Essential lands an uppercut.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Essential holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Essential.
MacDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Essential has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Essential lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Essential lands a shot to the body.
Essential scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Essential is working MacDonald over against the cage.
Essential lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Essential working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Essential blocks an elbow strike from MacDonald.
Essential working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Essential.
MacDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Essential shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Essential has him pinned against the cage.
Essential lands with a light punch inside.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Essential gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Essential lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Essential.
Essential lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A short right from Essential on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Essential.
Essential working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#MacDonald is rocked!
Essential lands a nice uppercut.
Oh MacDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Essential lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Essential.
MacDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Essential lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Essential.
Essential lands with a right to the head.
Essential throws a big uppercut that drops MacDonald! More strikes from Essential and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MacDonald lies dazed against the cage as Essential celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintessential Essential!
A relieved looking Quintessential Essential 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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