Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NJMMA #54
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Mechanic does it's job there.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Nice shot lands for Burrows.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mechanic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burrows throws a body punch but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Mechanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrows was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mechanic moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
As Burrows backs off Mechanic throws a huge counter combo but Burrows manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mechanic cracks Burrows with a good jab.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mechanic moves in looking to clinch but Burrows pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mechanic scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrows should have avoided that one.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Mechanic saw that one coming.
Mechanic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mechanic with a hook.
Mechanic misses with a body shot.
Mechanic lands a nice shot that snaps Burrows's head back. #T2#
Burrows slips under a jab from Mechanic.
Mechanic scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mechanic throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mechanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
Burrows is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mechanic.
Mechanic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burrows sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mechanic somewhat.
Burrows is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Burrows slips a jab from Mechanic.
Burrows appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Mechanic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burrows's hands.#T3#
Mechanic misses the body punch
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Mechanic lands a two punch combo.
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Burrows to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mechanic misses.
Mechanic lands a nice shot that snaps Burrows's head back.
Mechanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but Burrows avoids it with no problem.
Mechanic misses with a straight left.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mechanic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Mechanic throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Mechanic scores with a decent looking hook.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Mechanic.
Burrows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burrows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mechanic swings widly with a right hand
and Burrows counters with a straight right hand.
Mechanic misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Mechanic misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyreke Mechanic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mechanic throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Mechanic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Burrows finds it's target.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Burrows lands a nice looking body shot.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a left to the body.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows slips a straight right by Mechanic.
Burrows swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mechanic misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Burrows counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burrows blocks an uppercut.
Mechanic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Mechanic blocking some punches.
Mechanic takes a shot to the head.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mechanic tries to work over Burrows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Mechanic trying to stall but Burrows improves his position. #BC2#
Mechanic breaks from the clinch.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Burrows finds it's way through Mechanic's defenses.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.
Despite the aggression on Mechanic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burrows misses with an uppercut
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mechanic sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Burrows misses with an uppercut
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
Mechanic connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic misses with a wild body shot.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Mechanic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mechanic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mechanic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burrows tries to avoid it but Mechanic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burrows to the ground. Burrows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Mechanic's shoulder, as Mechanic tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Mechanic's shoulder, as Mechanic tries to avoid the shot.
Mechanic slips under a jab.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
Mechanic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Mechanic ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burrows, as that shot connected.
Burrows defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
Mechanic throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrows jabs Mechanic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mechanic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Burrows swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Burrows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mechanic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mechanic connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mechanic shoots in looking for a takedown but Burrows manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mechanic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trevor Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyreke Mechanic.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mechanic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mechanic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mechanic moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor Burrows will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Mechanic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows ducks right into an uppercut from Mechanic.
Burrows ducks right into an uppercut from Mechanic. #TD2#
Mechanic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burrows looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burrows gets back to half guard.
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Mechanic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mechanic is working away from the top position though.
Burrows is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Burrows slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mechanic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mechanic is one step ahead there.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrows, not yet. #SUB#
Burrows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mechanic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Burrows is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mechanic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Burrows's body to avoid the submission. Burrows has instead reached around Mechanic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Burrows arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trevor Burrows!
A victorious Trevor Burrows thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NJMMA #51: Colnago v Paulin
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Mechanic slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Mechanic. Beautiful body shot.
Mechanic slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mechanic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Mechanic circles away easily
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
Jab from MacGowan.#TD#
MacGowan looking to score a takedown here. Mechanic is defending well but MacGowan drives through and ends up in Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Mechanic is keeping the position.#T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Mechanic keeps moving.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mechanic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mechanic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Mechanic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mechanic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan is pressing down on Mechanic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mechanic is holding on for now.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mechanic keeps working. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Mechanic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mechanic is holding on for now. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
MacGowan wants to advance to full mount but Mechanic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mechanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mechanic looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Mechanic blocks nicely.
Mechanic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGowan. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mechanic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
Mechanic is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mechanic dodges the ground and pound from MacGowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
Mechanic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacGowan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mechanic's head.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
MacGowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mechanic.
MacGowan loads up on a big right hand but Mechanic slips the punch.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but MacGowan avoids it with no problem.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Mechanic is out of range.
MacGowan misses with a body punch
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Mechanic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
It looked like MacGowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Mechanic misses the target.
Mechanic misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
MacGowan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mechanic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacGowan.
Mechanic looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan slips under a jab.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
MacGowan lands with a hook. Mechanic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacGowan defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mechanic connects with a right hand. MacGowan shakes it off.
MacGowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mechanic punishes MacGowan's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Mechanic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mechanic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mechanic being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mechanic wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan pulls Mechanic in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacGowan continues to stall.
Mechanic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyreke Mechanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - MacGowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Mechanic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacGowan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mechanic.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Mechanic gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage. #TD#
MacGowan dives in and scores a takedown into Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mechanic wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mechanic is having none of it.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mechanic is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
MacGowan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mechanic for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mechanic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mechanic won't allow MacGowan to pass to mount. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
Mechanic won't allow MacGowan to pass to mount.
Mechanic trying to control here. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mechanic wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mechanic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mechanic is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Mechanic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan pulls Mechanic in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacGowan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NJMMA #48: 135 Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Lancaster's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lancaster misses with a leg kick
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mechanic looks for a takedown but Lancaster sprawls well.
Mechanic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mechanic blocks a low kick nicely.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lancaster misses with a combination
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Mechanic counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mechanic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mechanic cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Mechanic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Mechanic lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Mechanic lands.#T1#
Mechanic jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mechanic lands with a good body shot.
Mechanic shoots for a takedown but Lancaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mechanic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mechanic scores with a one two! Lancaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mechanic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mechanic is pawing at Lancaster, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lancaster's nose. Lancaster is badly hurt! Mechanic pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lancaster tries desperately to hold on but Mechanic is relentless in his assault! As Lancaster receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Mechanic away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyreke Mechanic!
Tyreke Mechanic gave a mention to Free Bands inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Nick Lancaster spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens man...I'll be back.'.

Event: NJMMA #41: Bullet v Shushkev
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Mechanic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mechanic's hands.
Mechanic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacGowan is fending him off so far but Mechanic persists. Nope, MacGowan circles away and we're back to standing.
Mechanic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacGowan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mechanic scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan throwing a counter right hand but Mechanic manages to avoid it.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mechanic is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic misses with an uppercut. MacGowan saw that one coming.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mechanic lands a glancing blow to the side of MacGowan's head.
A punch combination from Mechanic misses. #T1#
MacGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Mechanic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mechanic catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mechanic throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mechanic with a nice cross.
Mechanic cracks a nice hook into MacGowan's ribs.
Mechanic connects with a body shot that sends MacGowan's belly button to the back.
MacGowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mechanic. #TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mechanic quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Mechanic is defending well.
Mechanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGowan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mechanic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mechanic tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
Mechanic is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
MacGowan throws a strike but Mechanic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mechanic dives on top into guard.#REVB#
MacGowan controlling Mechanic's posture.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mechanic pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Mechanic from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyreke Mechanic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mechanic.
Mechanic throws a hook but MacGowan avoids it easily.
MacGowan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mechanic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacGowan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mechanic has time to react.
MacGowan scores with the left hand. Mechanic knows he should have avoided that one.
Mechanic moves away from the strike by MacGowan.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic stuffs the takedown.
MacGowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic misses the shot to the body.
Mechanic misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely. #T1#
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
MacGowan moves out of range as Mechanic strikes.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mechanic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Mechanic had a free shot at his head there.
Mechanic scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense.
Mechanic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mechanic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from MacGowan. No joy for Mechanic on that attempt.
Mechanic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacGowan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.#T2#
MacGowan scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mechanic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Mechanic.
Mechanic misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mechanic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from MacGowan both land. Nice combination.
Mechanic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacGowan.#T3#
Mechanic catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mechanic lands a right hook to the body.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Mechanic had a free shot at his head there.
MacGowan slips a jab from Mechanic.
Decent striking displayed by Mechanic there.
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mechanic looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Mechanic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacGowan.
Mechanic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacGowan throws a looping overhand right but Mechanic ducks down to avoid it.
MacGowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mechanic.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic misses with a hook
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mechanic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic lands with a straight right. MacGowan didn't see that one coming.
Mechanic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mechanic tries for a takedown but MacGowan circles away easily
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan. #KD#
Oooooh!!! MacGowan has knocked Mechanic down with a huge combo! MacGowan steps away and waves a wobbly Mechanic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Mechanic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Mechanic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane MacGowan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
Mechanic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGowan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacGowan fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Mechanic counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mechanic breaks the clinch.
MacGowan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacGowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mechanic swivels and escapes.
Mechanic throws a looping overhand right but MacGowan ducks down to avoid it.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
MacGowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Mechanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the head.
Mechanic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Mechanic scores with a hook.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but MacGowan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mechanic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mechanic ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.#T2#
MacGowan drops his hands momentarily and Mechanic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacGowan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mechanic scores with a nice right hand.
MacGowan lands a nice hook to Mechanic's body. Mechanic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mechanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan digs a good hook to Mechanic's body.
MacGowan fails to land with a series of punches.
MacGowan lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan misses with a body punch
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
Mechanic lands with a cross. #T3#
Mechanic scores with a sloppy right hand. MacGowan should have avoided that one.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mechanic misses with a right hand
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
MacGowan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacGowan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Mechanic moved out of range.
Mechanic scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
MacGowan looking to score a takedown here. Mechanic is defending well but MacGowan drives through and ends up in Mechanic's guard.
Mechanic can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mechanic is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mechanic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mechanic is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Mechanic is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mechanic avoid being mounted?
Mechanic wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Mechanic is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane MacGowan.
I think MacGowan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: NJMMA #35: Rooney v Mechanic
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and Mechanic moves out of range easily.
Rooney tries to land a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
Rooney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rooney throws a front kick aimed at Mechanic's knee but Mechanic avoids it well.
Mechanic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rooney throws a lazy head kick
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mechanic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rooney throws a head kick but Mechanic moves out of range.
Rooney tries to land a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Good standup being displayed there by Mechanic as he connects with a hook.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mechanic just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mechanic misses with a looping left.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but Rooney is out of range.
Rooney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mechanic just manages to avoid it.
Rooney throws a leg kick
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooney looks for the body kick but Mechanic saw that one coming.
Rooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mechanic wants to counter the offense by Rooney and move into the clinch position.
Rooney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mechanic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rooney in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Rooney misses
and Mechanic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rooney thinking.
Mechanic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rooney. Rooney obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Rooney lands but Mechanic takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Mechanic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanic looks to score with a jab to the body but Rooney is just out of range.
Rooney misses with a kick to the body
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mechanic blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rooney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney fakes the leg kick and cracks Mechanic in the body.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mechanic misses with a looping left.
Mechanic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rooney sprawls well. He's pushed Mechanic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
Rooney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mechanic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rooney with a body shot.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Mechanic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Mechanic lands with a shot to the body.
Rooney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mechanic throws out the jab.
Rooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rooney is looking to land body kicks.
Rooney tries a head kick but it misses.
Mechanic takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Rooney is predictable there
and Mechanic counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Rooney sets himself, and Mechanic steps forward looking for the clinch! Rooney avoids it this time.
Rooney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rooney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mechanic throws out the jab.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mechanic.#T4#
Mechanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mechanic lands a head shot.
Mechanic misses with a double jab.
Mechanic connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rooney moves away.
Mechanic blocks the body kick.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries to land a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
Mechanic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rooney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
Rooney throws a leg kick which misses Mechanic's front leg but catches the back leg as Mechanic tries to avoid it.
Rooney throws a body kick that misses
and Rooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mechanic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyreke Mechanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mechanic, as that shot connected.
Mechanic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
Rooney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mechanic just manages to avoid it.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Mechanic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rooney looks for the body kick but Mechanic saw that one coming.
Mechanic checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rooney.
Mechanic throws a hook to the side of Rooney's head but Rooney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rooney throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mechanic avoids it.
Rooney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rooney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rooney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rooney is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Rooney attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries to land a leg kick but Mechanic saw it coming and moves away.
Rooney misses with a kick to the body
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic misses with a jab to the body
and Rooney counters with a right hand to the body.
Mechanic avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Mechanic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mechanic scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rooney.
Mechanic throws a big shot that misses.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooney throws a body kick that misses
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rooney was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.#T2#
A head kick misses from Rooney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rooney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot by Mechanic.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rooney manages to avoid it.
Rooney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic jabs Rooney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Mechanic.
Rooney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Mechanic wants to counter the offense by Rooney and move into the clinch position.
Mechanic scores with a hook to the body. Rooney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rooney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rooney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mechanic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRooney.
Rooney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mechanic. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mechanic misses the target.
Rooney misses with a leg kick
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evan Rooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mechanic finds it's way round the side to connect with Rooney's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rooney!
Mechanic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rooney at a distance.
Rooney digs a good body shot into Mechanic's ribs.
Mechanic connects with a crisp jab.
Mechanic moves out of range of the body kick from Rooney.
Mechanic blocks a head kick by Rooney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney lands a nice looking body kick.
Rooney is looking to wear down Mechanic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mechanic shoots in and drives through. Rooney sprawls well.#T4#
Rooney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mechanic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mechanic scores with a shot to the body.
Rooney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rooney misses with the body kick
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
Rooney misses with the body kick
and Mechanic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Mechanic misses.
Mechanic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rooney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mechanic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mechanic.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyreke Mechanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
That's time! Rooney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mechanic swinging wildly here.
Mechanic loads up on a big right hand but Rooney slips the punch.
Rooney throws a front kick that sends Mechanic stumbling back into the cage.
Mechanic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rooney looks to land a body kick but Mechanic moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mechanic misses.
Rooney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rooney connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Mechanic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mechanic lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Mechanic gets to his feet. Rooney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rooney was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.#TD2#
Mechanic shoots in and gets a takedown into Rooney's guard.
Rooney is pulling down on Mechanic's head to control his posture.
Mechanic looking to sit in guard and control but Rooney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Rooney stands up and waves to Mechanic to follow him. #T2#
Mechanic moves out of range as Rooney throws a body kick.
Mechanic looks to land a left hand but Rooney moved out of range nicely.
Rooney throws a counter high kick but Mechanic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mechanic blocks a head kick by Rooney.
Rooney lands with a kick to the temple. Mechanic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Tyreke Mechanic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mechanic misses with a left hand
and Rooney counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooney misses with the body kick
and Mechanic counters with a series of strikes. Rooney will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanic moves out of range as Rooney throws a body kick.
Rooney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mechanic scores with a sloppy right hand. Rooney should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Mechanic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rooney is trying to stand back up but Mechanic is controlling him #T3#
Rooney trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rooney wants to control but Mechanic is having none of it.
Rooney is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mechanic controlling his opponent.
Rooney wants to control but Mechanic is having none of it.
Mechanic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rooney trying desperately to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyreke Mechanic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mechanic 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyreke Mechanic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyreke Mechanic waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NJMMA #28: Tabatabai v Colnago
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Thomas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mechanic's head backwards.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Thomas clinches.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Mechanic.
Mechanic throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mechanic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Mechanic breaks from the clinch.
Mechanic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Mechanic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mechanic misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas misses with a body shot. #T1#
Thomas is looking to clinch but Mechanic is avoiding it.
Mechanic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas's coach down at FIERCE {{$500/wk}} was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thomas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Mechanic misses.
David Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thomas clinches.
Mechanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mechanic.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Mechanic letting Thomas take a breather here.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mechanic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Thomas prevents a body shot from Mechanic.
Mechanic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mechanic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mechanic backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mechanic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas stalling.
Mechanic tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Mechanic back against the cage.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mechanic up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land. #T3#
Mechanic lands with a left to the head.
Mechanic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas wants to stall.
Mechanic prevents a body shot from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mechanic blocking some punches.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Mechanic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas connects with the punch.
A big left from Mechanic misses.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mechanic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mechanic lands with a good body shot.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Mechanic. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Mechanic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mechanic ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas tests Mechanic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mechanic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mechanic, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mechanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mechanic throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mechanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mechanic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mechanic duly obliges.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mechanic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Mechanic's belly button to the back.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mechanic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mechanic keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Mechanic in a clinch.
Mechanic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Mechanic slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
David Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Mechanic breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Mechanic.
Mechanic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas cracks Mechanic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mechanic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Thomas clinches.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mechanic is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mechanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mechanic is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Mechanic stalls.
Mechanic pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas is struggling to control the position.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas. #BC#
Mechanic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas tries to clinch up
and Mechanic counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Thomas tries to clinch but Mechanic is having none of it.
Mechanic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyreke Mechanic is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
The crowd cheers as Mechanic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like David Thomas has been cut.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
A right hook to the body lands for Mechanic.
Mechanic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Mechanic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Mechanic. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mechanic blocks an uppercut.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Mechanic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.#BC#
Mechanic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Mechanic gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Mechanic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mechanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mechanic digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mechanic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyreke Mechanic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Mechanic. #CL2#
Thomas forces Mechanic back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Mechanic.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Mechanic is stalling here.
Mechanic lands with a right to the head.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Mechanic controls his hands. #BC#
Mechanic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mechanic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mechanic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mechanic swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.#T1#
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mechanic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas closes the distance but Mechanic moves to the side
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Mechanic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Mechanic finish him?
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Mechanic pushes him off.
Mechanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mechanic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mechanic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Thomas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mechanic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Thomas's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyreke Mechanic!
Tyreke Mechanic very nearly forgot to thank Free Bands inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: NJMMA #19: Power v MacGowan
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Wheeler.
Mechanic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mechanic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pete Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mechanic throws a poor cross that misses
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mechanic.
Wheeler throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mechanic.
Wheeler throws a hook but Mechanic blocks it.
Mechanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wheeler tries to clinch up.
Wheeler ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Mechanic moves out of range of the strikes.
Mechanic 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wheeler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mechanic throws a shot from downtown. Wheeler moves away and avoids it.
Mechanic swats away the attempt to clinch by Wheeler.#T1#
Wheeler misses with a right hand
and Mechanic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Wheeler misses.
Mechanic scores with a hook to the body. Wheeler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mechanic manages to avoid it.
Wheeler lands with a nice combination. Mechanic backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Mechanic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wheeler momentarily.
Wheeler thuds a left hand into Mechanic's body.
Wheeler wants to clinch but Mechanic slips to the side
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
Wheeler misses the jab.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.
Mechanic throws a hook but Wheeler avoids it easily.
Wheeler lands with an uppercut that bounces Mechanic off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mechanic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mechanic.#T2#
Wheeler moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
Wheeler looks to clinch
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
Wheeler misses with a wild body shot.
Mechanic throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Mechanic lands a nice looking body shot.
Mechanic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mechanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler avoids the body shot from Mechanic.
Mechanic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wheeler.
Wheeler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wheeler takes a swing at Mechanic's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mechanic throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Mechanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Wheeler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mechanic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wheeler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wheeler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mechanic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mechanic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wheeler scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Wheeler is rocked!
Mechanic punishes Wheeler's body with a nice straight punch.
Wheeler lunges at Mechanic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mechanic's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mechanic lands with a good body shot.
Mechanic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mechanic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wheeler doesn't seem bothered though.
Mechanic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mechanic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wheeler throws a series of strikes that have Mechanic backpedaling.
Mechanic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wheeler on the side of the head.
Wheeler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mechanic finish him?#T4#
Mechanic blocks a jab.
Wheeler seems to have recovered his senses.
Wheeler swings for the body but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic lands with a right hand.
Wheeler misses with a straight right.
A big right from Wheeler misses.
Wheeler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wheeler looks winded!
Wheeler misses with a body shot.
Mechanic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wheeler. Wheeler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Mechanic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mechanic thuds a left hand into Wheeler's body.
Wheeler misses with a body punch
and Mechanic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mechanic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wheeler's hands.
Mechanic lands with a big left! Wheeler is wobbled badly! Mechanic comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Wheeler to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyreke Mechanic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyreke Mechanic waved his t-shirt featuring Free Bands inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NJMMA #13: McCallum v Klos
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Mechanic throws a lazy right hand but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkins.
Perkins throws a head kick that misses.
Perkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mechanic misses.
Perkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mechanic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perkins at a distance.
Mechanic lands with a right hand.
Perkins is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perkins momentarily.
Mechanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand. #T1#
Perkins defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
Mechanic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mechanic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Mechanic circles away easily
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mechanic lands a nice hook to Perkins's body. Perkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkins moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
Mechanic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Perkins
and Mechanic counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Perkins is rocked!
Mechanic throws a shot to the body.
Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perkins is breathing heavily.
Mechanic measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Perkins! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tyreke Mechanic!
Tyreke Mechanic made sure to mention his sponsor, Free Bands inc. in his post fight interview.

Event: NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mechanic.#CL#
Mechanic gets a clinch.
Mechanic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mechanic tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Mechanic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mechanic is defending well for now.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Mechanic working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic blocks an uppercut.
Mechanic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Mechanic lands.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Mechanic throws a sloppy body shot
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Mechanic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Mechanic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power misses with a looping right.
Mechanic lands a head shot.
Mechanic slips a jab from Power.
Mechanic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Mechanic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
Mechanic misses with a hook to the body
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mechanic avoids the body shot from Power.
Mechanic swinging wildly here.
Mechanic dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Mechanic.
Power throws a jab when Mechanic was well out of range.
Mechanic scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mechanic. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Power instigates a clinch.
Mechanic has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mechanic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mechanic prevents a body shot from Power.
Mechanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Power moves into range and clinches up with Mechanic.
Mechanic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow. #T3#
Power working aggressively here.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power blocking some punches.
Power scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.#BC2#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mechanic scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Power moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Mechanic misses the jab.#CL2#
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanic avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power avoids the body shot from Mechanic.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power walks into a left hand.
Power throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Power feints a jab promting Mechanic to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mechanic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mechanic finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Mechanic throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mechanic has time to react.
Mechanic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mechanic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Power.
Mechanic tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mechanic throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Mechanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Mechanic throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mechanic moves out of range as Power strikes.
Mechanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mechanic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mechanic swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power lands a nice hook to Mechanic's body. Mechanic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Mechanic takes the fight into the clinch.
Mechanic tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mechanic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power dips to his left and cracks Mechanic with an uppercut!
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mechanic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mechanic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mechanic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power. #T1#
Mechanic slips a straight right by Power.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Mechanic moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Mechanic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power staying out of range there.
Mechanic throws a body shot but no joy.
Power throws a jab when Mechanic was well out of range.
Power might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Power works Mechanic's body with a nice hook.
Mechanic slips a jab from Power.
Power staying out of range there.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Mechanic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mechanic missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Mechanic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mechanic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mechanic misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Mechanic loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Mechanic lands a jab to the nose.
Mechanic misses with a lunging right hand
and Mechanic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power lands a nice shot that snaps Mechanic's head back.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mechanic swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Mechanic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mechanic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic. #T3#
A big left from Power misses.
Mechanic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power slips under a jab from Mechanic.
Mechanic connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Mechanic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mechanic takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Mechanic rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
Power blocks a body shot from Mechanic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Mechanic is blocking nicely.
Mechanic lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mechanic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mechanic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mechanic blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mechanic.
Mechanic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Power.
Mechanic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mechanic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Mechanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mechanic on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mechanic tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mechanic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
Power avoids the body shot from Mechanic.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mechanic tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Mechanic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power throws a hook but Mechanic avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Mechanic off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Power clinches up against the cage.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mechanic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mechanic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Mechanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Mechanic is rocked!
Max Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power crunches a lovely knee into Mechanic's ribcage.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Mechanic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Power. #BC2#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mechanic seems to have got his legs back now.
Power misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Power clinches up against the cage.
Mechanic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Mechanic swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Power. #T2#
Mechanic takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mechanic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power lands a knee to the body.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Mechanic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Mechanic controls the action. #BC2#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Power misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mechanic misses the target.
Mechanic ducks under a wild hook from Power.#CL#
Power gets tackled into the cage by Mechanic. Mechanic maintains the clinch.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Mechanic is blocking nicely.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mechanic.
Good body shot from Power.
Mechanic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Mechanic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.#BC2#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Mechanic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mechanic throws a shot to the body.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mechanic looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Good shot there by Power.
Mechanic stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mechanic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Mechanic backing up. Mechanic nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Mechanic avoids the damage to the body.
Mechanic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyreke Mechanic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mechanic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow. #BC2#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mechanic throws an off balance right hand
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mechanic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Power tries to get set, Mechanic tries to push him back and clinch up but Power manages to avoid the attempt.
Mechanic misses with a hook
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mechanic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Power counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Power moves into range and clinches up with Mechanic.
Power tries to work over Mechanic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Mechanic gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!

Event: NJMMA #3: Midweek Mayhem
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mechanic instigates a clinch.
Bambaulay is trying to break the clinch but Mechanic has him pressed against the cage.
Mechanic is working Bambaulay over against the cage.
Mechanic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mechanic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bambaulay backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mechanic.
Mechanic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bambaulay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mechanic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bambaulay or not.
A nice left hand lands by Mechanic.
Mechanic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bambaulay backwards.
A hook to the body from Mechanic.
Bambaulay is breathing heavily.
Mechanic lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Bambaulay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Mechanic on the inside.
Oh Bambaulay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mechanic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bambaulays head. #T1#
A short left from Mechanic.
Mechanic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mechanic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mechanic lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Bambaulay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mechanic scores with a shot to the side of Bambaulay's head.
Mechanic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mechanic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mechanic throws a big uppercut that drops Bambaulay! More strikes from Mechanic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bambaulay lies dazed against the cage as Mechanic celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyreke Mechanic!

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