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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akemi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Macdonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macdonnell has chosen Braveheart Theme - Saskin Mix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Davis Macdonnell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akemi Takeshi's chin.
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akemi Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Macdonnell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
Macdonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Macdonnell misses with a head kick.
Takeshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macdonnell. Macdonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Macdonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonnell instigates a clinch.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Akemi Takeshi has been cut.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Macdonnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
Macdonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeshi's face.
Takeshi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macdonnell smiles and moves away.
Macdonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Takeshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macdonnell with a knee to the head.
Akemi Takeshi's cut is getting worse.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonnell slows down the pace here.
Takeshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeshi is trying to drag Macdonnell to the mat but Macdonnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonnell lands an elbow that stopped Takeshi in his tracks for a moment.
Macdonnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Macdonnell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Macdonnell throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell lands an elbow that stopped Takeshi in his tracks for a moment.
Takeshi blocks the elbow strike.
Macdonnell stalling in the clinch.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Macdonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonnell looks gassed!
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
Akemi Takeshi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Macdonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell is looking to control Takeshi's arms but Takeshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macdonnell has his back to the cage.
Macdonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi tries to break the clinch but Macdonnell is controlling the position.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takeshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Macdonnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Macdonnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akemi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi dodges an elbow strike from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks it.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takeshi avoids the elbow strike from Macdonnell, against the cage.
Takeshi goes for a takedown attempt but Macdonnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macdonnell is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi gets a clinch.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell lands an elbow inside that Takeshi shrugs off.
Macdonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
Macdonnell with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macdonnell is keeping busy.
Takeshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Macdonnell.
Takeshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macdonnell.
Takeshi has Macdonnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macdonnell prevents the takedown attempt.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macdonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macdonnell slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Takeshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macdonnell as Takeshi tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Macdonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akemi Takeshi's cut.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macdonnell pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeshi throws an elbow that misses.
Takeshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takeshi as Macdonnell tries to tie him up.
Macdonnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
Macdonnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonnell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonnell throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell is looking to control Takeshi's arms but Takeshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macdonnell has his back to the cage.
Macdonnell is breathing heavily.
Macdonnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Takeshi has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macdonnell prevents Takeshi from breaking the clinch.
Macdonnell is pressed up against the cage. Takeshi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macdonnell down to the mat. Macdonnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Takeshi.
Macdonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macdonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeshi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akemi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis Macdonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonnell wants to clinch.
Takeshi scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macdonnell tries to clinch but Takeshi moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Macdonnell.
Macdonnell clinches with his opponent.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi throws a head punch that misses.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takeshi's efforts to push away.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takeshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Takeshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonnell won't allow it.
Takeshi is trying to break the clinch but Macdonnell is controlling him.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but Macdonnell improves position.
Takeshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macdonnell misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell can't break the clinch.
Macdonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeshi blocks a head kick by Macdonnell.
Takeshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Macdonnell.
Macdonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeshi closes the distance but Macdonnell moves to the side
and Macdonnell counters with a big head kick but Takeshi shrugs it off.
Takeshi lands a head kick. Macdonnell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takeshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macdonnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macdonnell throws a lazy head kick
and Takeshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macdonnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Macdonnell as Takeshi shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell scores with a push kick.
Macdonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi tries to clinch up
and Macdonnell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takeshi tries to clinch
and Macdonnell counters by moving into the clinch.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macdonnell throws an elbow but misses.
Takeshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macdonnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macdonnell.
Macdonnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macdonnell blocks an elbow strike from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macdonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macdonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeshi's face.
Macdonnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takeshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davis Macdonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akemi Takeshi's cut.
That's time! Takeshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Macdonnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed
and Macdonnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takeshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macdonnell is defending well for now.
Macdonnell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Macdonnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macdonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Macdonnell moves away
and Macdonnell moves into the clinch.
Macdonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macdonnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macdonnell trying to land knees to the body.
Macdonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Takeshi blocks with his arms.
Macdonnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macdonnell avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macdonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Macdonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeshi trying to land knees to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Macdonnell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akemi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macdonnell prevents it.
Takeshi lands a knee to the body.
Macdonnell prevents the takedown attempt.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi can't get the takedown.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Takeshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Macdonnell.
Macdonnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Takeshi fails to pull guard.
Takeshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macdonnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macdonnell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Macdonnell avoiding damage.
Takeshi wants to stall.
Takeshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macdonnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeshi looking for a takedown.
Macdonnell misses with a knee strike.
Macdonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeshi's defenses.
Takeshi effectively controlling the action here.
Macdonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macdonnell breaks the clinch.
Takeshi clinches but Macdonnell breaks the clinch
and Macdonnell counters with a big head kick but Takeshi shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonnell is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Macdonnell tries to clinch but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macdonnell's waist but Macdonnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Macdonnell wants to clinch.
Macdonnell closes the distance and pushes Takeshi back into the cage.
Takeshi has Macdonnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macdonnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takeshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeshi trying to land knees to the body.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macdonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeshi's face.
Macdonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Takeshi is blocking nicely.
Macdonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Takeshi with that takedown attempt.
Macdonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonnell misses with a head kick.
Takeshi misses with a double jab.
Davis Macdonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macdonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonnell throws a lazy head kick
and Takeshi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Macdonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Takeshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonnell won't allow it.
Akemi Takeshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis Macdonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis Macdonnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macdonnell stops a takedown attempt from Takeshi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Macdonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macdonnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Macdonnell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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