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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Mcdonald (ranked 1541 p4p, 2779 weight class) and Ben Maunders (ranked 171 p4p, 284 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Maunders!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maunders tries for a takedown but Mcdonald circles away easily
and Mcdonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maunders!
Mcdonald working the head with strikes.
Maunders is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maunders keeps working.
Mcdonald in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald laying and praying for a moment but Maunders takes advantage and regains half guard.
Maunders is looking to control Mcdonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maunders avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maunders has hold of Mcdonald's hands but Mcdonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is trying to control. Maunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maunders wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcdonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdonald prevents Maunders from improving his position.
Mcdonald drops an elbow to the side of Maunders's head.
Maunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mcdonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maunders trying to control but Mcdonald postures up.
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maunders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcdonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Maunders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcdonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maunders is pressing down on Mcdonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcdonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcdonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Maunders keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maunders is trying to keep Mcdonald in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maunders keeping moving, preventing Mcdonald from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maunders misses with a looping left.
Mcdonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Maunders shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maunders sprawls and moves away.
Maunders throws a shot from downtown. Mcdonald moves away and avoids it.
Mcdonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maunders throws the left hand but Mcdonald avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Maunders misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maunders throws a right hand that misses
and Mcdonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maunders wants to improve his position but Mcdonald is controlling well.
Maunders is not content to let Mcdonald control the position.
Well, if Mcdonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Maunders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maunders is refusing to be controlled, as Mcdonald sits in half guard.
Maunders is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mcdonald 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.
Maunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcdonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcdonald to the ground. Maunders is now in Mcdonald's guard.
Mcdonald is trying to keep Maunders in close.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Maunders from controlling successfully.
Maunders throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
Maunders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maunders lands a couple of elbows.
Mcdonald 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maunders with a poor takedown
so Mcdonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maunders wants to get back to his feet but Mcdonald passes into half guard.
Mcdonald is looking for a kimura but Maunders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcdonald to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcdonald.
Maunders moves into full guard.
Mcdonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maunders wants to get back to his feet but Mcdonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcdonald 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.
Maunders trying to control the position.
Mcdonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcdonald throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Maunders keeps moving.
Mcdonald pushing down on Maunders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maunders manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maunders is on top in guard.
Mcdonald trying to keep a closed guard but Maunders is proving a slippery customer.
Mcdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maunders is one step ahead there.
Maunders throwing strikes from guard but Mcdonald blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcdonald has wrist control.
Maunders wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Maunders won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Maunders.
Maunders shoots in and bounces Mcdonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Maunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Maunders misses.
Maunders throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.
Mcdonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maunders dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcdonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcdonald moves away from the strike by Maunders.
Mcdonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maunders loads up on a big right hand but Mcdonald slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maunders misses the jab.
Mcdonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcdonald leaves Maunders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcdonald tries to avoid it but Maunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcdonald to the ground. Mcdonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcdonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Nick Mcdonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Maunders.
Maunders looks to land a left hand but Mcdonald moved out of range nicely.
Maunders throws a big shot that misses.
Maunders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcdonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcdonald ducks under a wild hook from Maunders.
Mcdonald attempts a counter takedown but Maunders avoids it well and moves away.
Maunders throws a hook to the side of Mcdonald's head but Mcdonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maunders.
Maunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunders shoots in but no luck this time.
Maunders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdonald but Mcdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maunders misses with a hook. Mcdonald ducked under it nicely.
Mcdonald tries to counter with a takedown but Maunders is quick to defend against it.
Maunders dives in and grabs Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes down on Maunders's head and hops out.
Maunders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcdonald is fending him off so far but Maunders persists. Nope, Mcdonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Maunders throws a jab when Mcdonald was well out of range.
Mcdonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maunders sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maunders throws out the jab.
Mcdonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcdonald slips a straight right by Maunders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maunders is defended easily by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcdonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maunders throws out the jab.
Mcdonald tries to counter with a takedown but Maunders is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maunders cracks Mcdonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Maunders misses.
Mcdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maunders.
Maunders throws a lazy right hand but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maunders misses with a right hand
and Mcdonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcdonald cracks Maunders with a solid left hand.
Mcdonald wants to pass the guard but Maunders is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maunders is trying to keep Mcdonald in close.
Mcdonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maunders is looking for a triangle but Mcdonald pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Maunders.
I think Maunders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Maunders!
A very excited looking Ben Maunders 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.
Nick Mcdonald was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.
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