Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2012 21:40:08 GMT -5
Sam Stout looks very relaxed.
Michael McDonald raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Stout and McDonald move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michael McDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Stout blocks that. He made it look easy!
Brilliant combination from Michael McDonald
that forces Stout to try and defend better.
Superb haymaker by Stout
McDonald manages to move aside
Stout goes to the body...
He punishes McDonald's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McDonald and Stout circle around the center of the cage.
Michael McDonald jabs at Stout
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sam Stout fakes a punch and launches himself over McDonald!
Nice move by Stout who clinches and pushes McDonald against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Michael McDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits McDonald's groin!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Sam Stout for groin kick.
Josh Rosenthal allows McDonald time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Stout is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Incredible high kick!
McDonald is worried!
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael McDonald's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by McDonald.
Stout showing excellent timing, blasts Michael McDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Sam Stout! Michael McDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Stout is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Stout launches a kick to McDonald's thigh
Loud pop!
Stout is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Stout launches a kick to McDonald's thigh
Loud pop!
Stout is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Sam Stout steps back and allows McDonald to get back to his feet.
Michael McDonald is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulverizing punch to McDonald's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Stout launches a furious low kick!
McDonald receives a hard blow on his right leg!
McDonald pushes Sam Stout and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stout decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael McDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Stout launches a couple of jabs that are answered by McDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
An overhand right from Sam Stout that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
McDonald moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Not a desiderable position that McDonald is in now. Sam Stout is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sam Stout attempts to cut off McDonald with punches
McDonald reels from the strikes.
Sam Stout and McDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Michael McDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McDonald seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Michael McDonald launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Sam Stout tries a middle kick
Michael McDonald blocks and steps away.
McDonald is trying to counter now!
A high kick from Michael McDonald
glances off Stout.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Sam Stout takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tremendous strikes from McDonald!
Some big punches are landing!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
McDonald is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
McDonald seems staggered and Sam Stout runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stout launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits McDonald's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Sam Stout for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows McDonald time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Stout moves forward looking for some action
Sam Stout shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Sam Stout is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
McDonald struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to McDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! McDonald covers his head!
McDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes McDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to McDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! McDonald covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout circles out and slips free of Michael McDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Stout pushes Michael McDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael McDonald and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael McDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shovel hook by Sam Stout
tags McDonald.
McDonald steps backwards away from Sam Stout. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sam Stout moves forward and launches a high kick!
McDonald ducks under.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Michael McDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McDonald seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
McDonald goes to the body...
He punishes Stout's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McDonald studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A bad move from Sam Stout
allows McDonald to land a solid head kick.
Sam Stout fakes a move and moves laterally.
Stout tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald and Sam Stout are cliched up against the cage. McDonald hammers Stout face and hooks Stout leg
Sam Stout is on his back after that trip
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Michael McDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to free his leg
Michael McDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stout's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Sam Stout
Michael McDonald looks to mount Sam Stout...
Sam Stout sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald hooks Stout's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sam Stout manages to kick McDonald away and scrambles on top!
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Sam Stout launches a few punches to McDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McDonald tries to cover his face,
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Sam Stout manages to switch to full guard.
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Stout
McDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Michael McDonald passes momentarily but Sam Stout regains half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to free his leg
Michael McDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stout's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Stout and McDonald are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael McDonald's punches
McDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Stout.
Sam Stout throws a combo
McDonald punches back but nobody connects.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald ducks under...
Michael McDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by McDonald.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Sam Stout takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Stout launches a couple of jabs that are answered by McDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Michael McDonald tries a hook to the body
but Stout manages to dodge it
A furious flurry of punches from Michael McDonald
just misses Stout.
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Stout throws a hook
that hits its mark.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael McDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
McDonald only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Stout seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Michael McDonald and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
McDonald launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Stout's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Solid kick to the leg from Michael McDonald
that visibly pains Stout.
McDonald is holding Sam Stout's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sam Stout shows great balance while pushing away Michael McDonald
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Sam Stout paws at McDonald.
McDonald answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Stout is worried!
Hard blow to Stout's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sam Stout just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McDonald quickly defends.
McDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Michael McDonald
Good shot! Stout has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael McDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right cheek
Stout steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sam Stout attempts a sweep single...
Sam Stout catches Michael McDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Stout.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Sam Stout is in closed guard over McDonald
Sam Stout tries to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Sam Stout manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over McDonald
Sam Stout tries to free his leg...
Sam Stout uses some of his skill by jumping out of McDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Sam Stout is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Sam Stout hovers above McDonald
Michael McDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Michael McDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
Sam Stout hovers above McDonald
Good punches to McDonald's body.
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Stout
He is not able to do it
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
Sam Stout tries to pass to half guard...
Michael McDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Stout looks to work from half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over McDonald
Sam Stout aggressively and repeatedly punches McDonald.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Stout tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Sam Stout tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout circles out and slips free of Michael McDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Michael McDonald is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
Stout seems staggered and Michael McDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stout wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Michael McDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
McDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes McDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout circles out and slips free of Michael McDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Michael McDonald jumps back and jabs
McDonald seems staggered and Sam Stout runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Sam Stout
tags McDonald.
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
McDonald seems staggered and Sam Stout runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael McDonald tries a middle kick
Sam Stout blocks and steps away.
Nice punch by Sam Stout
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
McDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Left cheek
Nice beating Sam Stout has received.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
McDonald hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Sam Stout has left McDonald unconscious on the mat!
McDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Left cheek
Winner is Sam Stout by KO (Punch) at 2:42 Round 4
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 54/86 (63%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 13/28 (46%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Michael McDonald
Punches 47/88 (53%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 223 s
Amazing fight, with both men just destroying each other back and forth. Each on the brink of being KOed, it seems Stout just got there first. Exciting stuff.
Michael McDonald raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Stout and McDonald move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michael McDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Stout blocks that. He made it look easy!
Brilliant combination from Michael McDonald
that forces Stout to try and defend better.
Superb haymaker by Stout
McDonald manages to move aside
Stout goes to the body...
He punishes McDonald's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McDonald and Stout circle around the center of the cage.
Michael McDonald jabs at Stout
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Sam Stout fakes a punch and launches himself over McDonald!
Nice move by Stout who clinches and pushes McDonald against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Michael McDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits McDonald's groin!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Sam Stout for groin kick.
Josh Rosenthal allows McDonald time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Stout is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Incredible high kick!
McDonald is worried!
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael McDonald's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by McDonald.
Stout showing excellent timing, blasts Michael McDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Sam Stout! Michael McDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Stout is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Stout launches a kick to McDonald's thigh
Loud pop!
Stout is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Stout launches a kick to McDonald's thigh
Loud pop!
Stout is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Sam Stout steps back and allows McDonald to get back to his feet.
Michael McDonald is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulverizing punch to McDonald's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Stout launches a furious low kick!
McDonald receives a hard blow on his right leg!
McDonald pushes Sam Stout and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stout decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael McDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Stout launches a couple of jabs that are answered by McDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
An overhand right from Sam Stout that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
McDonald moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Not a desiderable position that McDonald is in now. Sam Stout is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sam Stout attempts to cut off McDonald with punches
McDonald reels from the strikes.
Sam Stout and McDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Michael McDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McDonald seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Michael McDonald launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Sam Stout tries a middle kick
Michael McDonald blocks and steps away.
McDonald is trying to counter now!
A high kick from Michael McDonald
glances off Stout.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Sam Stout takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tremendous strikes from McDonald!
Some big punches are landing!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
McDonald is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
McDonald seems staggered and Sam Stout runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stout launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits McDonald's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Sam Stout for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows McDonald time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Stout moves forward looking for some action
Sam Stout shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Sam Stout is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
McDonald struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to McDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! McDonald covers his head!
McDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes McDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to McDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! McDonald covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout circles out and slips free of Michael McDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Stout pushes Michael McDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael McDonald and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael McDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shovel hook by Sam Stout
tags McDonald.
McDonald steps backwards away from Sam Stout. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sam Stout moves forward and launches a high kick!
McDonald ducks under.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Michael McDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but McDonald seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
McDonald goes to the body...
He punishes Stout's ribs with a couple of hooks.
McDonald studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A bad move from Sam Stout
allows McDonald to land a solid head kick.
Sam Stout fakes a move and moves laterally.
Stout tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald and Sam Stout are cliched up against the cage. McDonald hammers Stout face and hooks Stout leg
Sam Stout is on his back after that trip
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Michael McDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to free his leg
Michael McDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stout's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Sam Stout
Michael McDonald looks to mount Sam Stout...
Sam Stout sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald hooks Stout's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sam Stout manages to kick McDonald away and scrambles on top!
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Sam Stout launches a few punches to McDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McDonald tries to cover his face,
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Sam Stout manages to switch to full guard.
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Stout
McDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Michael McDonald passes momentarily but Sam Stout regains half guard.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Stout
Michael McDonald tries to free his leg
Michael McDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stout's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Stout and McDonald are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael McDonald's punches
McDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Stout.
Sam Stout throws a combo
McDonald punches back but nobody connects.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald ducks under...
Michael McDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
McDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by McDonald.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Sam Stout takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Stout launches a couple of jabs that are answered by McDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Michael McDonald tries a hook to the body
but Stout manages to dodge it
A furious flurry of punches from Michael McDonald
just misses Stout.
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Stout throws a hook
that hits its mark.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael McDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
McDonald only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Stout seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Michael McDonald and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
McDonald launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Stout's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Solid kick to the leg from Michael McDonald
that visibly pains Stout.
McDonald is holding Sam Stout's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sam Stout shows great balance while pushing away Michael McDonald
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Sam Stout paws at McDonald.
McDonald answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Stout is worried!
Hard blow to Stout's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sam Stout just won't stop and continues to rain punches
McDonald quickly defends.
McDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Michael McDonald
Good shot! Stout has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
McDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael McDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right cheek
Stout steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Sam Stout attempts a sweep single...
Sam Stout catches Michael McDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Stout.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Sam Stout is in closed guard over McDonald
Sam Stout tries to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Sam Stout manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over McDonald
Sam Stout tries to free his leg...
Sam Stout uses some of his skill by jumping out of McDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Sam Stout is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Sam Stout hovers above McDonald
Michael McDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Michael McDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
Sam Stout hovers above McDonald
Good punches to McDonald's body.
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Stout
He is not able to do it
Sam Stout is in open guard over McDonald
Sam Stout tries to pass to half guard...
Michael McDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Stout looks to work from half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over McDonald
Sam Stout aggressively and repeatedly punches McDonald.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Stout tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Sam Stout tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout circles out and slips free of Michael McDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Michael McDonald is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
Stout seems staggered and Michael McDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stout wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Michael McDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Stout tries to take Michael McDonald down... McDonald stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard McDonald's jaw!
McDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes McDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout circles out and slips free of Michael McDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Michael McDonald jumps back and jabs
McDonald seems staggered and Sam Stout runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Sam Stout
tags McDonald.
Michael McDonald goes with a looping right hand while Sam Stout jumps back and jabs
McDonald seems staggered and Sam Stout runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael McDonald tries a middle kick
Sam Stout blocks and steps away.
Nice punch by Sam Stout
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
McDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Left cheek
Nice beating Sam Stout has received.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sam Stout!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
McDonald hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Sam Stout has left McDonald unconscious on the mat!
McDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Left cheek
Winner is Sam Stout by KO (Punch) at 2:42 Round 4
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 54/86 (63%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 13/28 (46%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Michael McDonald
Punches 47/88 (53%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 223 s
Amazing fight, with both men just destroying each other back and forth. Each on the brink of being KOed, it seems Stout just got there first. Exciting stuff.