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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Maci Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClelland has chosen The Boys Are Back - HSM3 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 cm
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230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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225 cm
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Maci Jagatic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackie McClelland! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McClelland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jagatic was covering up waiting for the punch and McClelland finishes the takedown easily into guard. McClelland trying to control but Jagatic is working from the bottom. McClelland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Jagatic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jagatic controlling the position. Jagatic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jagatic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jagatic wants to clinch. McClelland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McClelland cracks Jagatic with a big right hand but Jagatic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McClelland throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Jagatic dodges the ground and pound from McClelland.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jagatic can't do much from the bottom here. Jagatic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jagatic is not content to let McClelland control the position. Jagatic parries the strikes from McClelland easily there. McClelland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jagatic to escape.
Jagatic is trying to control McClelland's posture but McClelland avoids it. Jagatic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McClelland asserts his dominance and retains side control. McClelland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. McClelland is chipping away with strikes.
McClelland in side control, throwing shots but Jagatic defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McClelland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jagatic down.
Jagatic is trying to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McClelland stands up. McClelland keeps the fight on the outside. This has been an exciting period of action! McClelland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jagatic keeps control of the position for the meantime. McClelland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. McClelland missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McClelland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jagatic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jagatic is breathing heavily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McClelland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McClelland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McClelland trying to control but Jagatic is working from the bottom. Jagatic working a defensive guard here.
Jagatic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McClelland landing some decent shots from guard. Jagatic looking to control but McClelland passes into half guard.
McClelland wants to pass the guard but Jagatic is defending well. McClelland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jagatic sees it coming and defends easily. McClelland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McClelland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jagatic keeping control of the position. Jagatic wants to control but McClelland is keeping busy.
McClelland thows a huge punch but Jagatic dodges it nicely.
Jagatic tries to get to full guard but McClelland has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McClelland working the head and body with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jagatic is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McClelland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jagatic's head. McClelland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jagatic defending well though. McClelland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie McClelland dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from McClelland.
McClelland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jagatic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McClelland closes the distance and clinches. Come on Jagatic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jagatic tries to throw a body punch but McClelland avoids it by throwing Jagatic back against the cage. Jagatic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McClelland misses with a head kick.
Jackie McClelland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McClelland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice straight punches there by McClelland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McClelland. Jagatic throws a sloppy head kick and McClelland moves out of range easily. McClelland shoots in and gets a takedown into Jagatic's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McClelland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. McClelland throwing strikes but missing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jagatic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. McClelland advances to half guard. McClelland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jagatic defending well though. McClelland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Nice strikes from McClelland there. McClelland drops an elbow to the side of Jagatic's head. McClelland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. McClelland slips a nice elbow through Jagatic's hands, connecting with Jagatic's forehead. McClelland throwing shots but Jagatic is blocking nicely. McClelland winds up and cracks Jagatic with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jagatic trying to control but McClelland postures up.
Jagatic is trying to get back to full 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! McClelland thows a huge punch but Jagatic dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McClelland working over Jagatic with some ground and pound. Jagatic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jagatic blocking the ground and pound attempt from McClelland. Jagatic trying to control here.
McClelland seems to be working for a kimura but Jagatic defends the submission attempt. Jackie McClelland has got the better of the ground game so far. Jagatic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McClelland scores with a couple of nice shots. Jagatic tries to roll over but McClelland keeps him under control. McClelland scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jagatic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McClelland. McClelland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jagatic has hold of McClelland's hands but McClelland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jagatic blocking the ground and pound attempt from McClelland. Jagatic keeps control of the position for the meantime. McClelland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jagatic is holding on to half guard well. McClelland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. McClelland scores with a couple of good hammerfists. McClelland not landing any meaningful shots this time. McClelland passes to full mount! McClelland controlling his opponent. Jagatic is desperately trying to improve his position but McClelland has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McClelland punishing his opponent with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McClelland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jagatic looks a forlorn figure.
Jagatic is rocked! McClelland cracks Jagatic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie McClelland!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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