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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eldon Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jackal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 cm
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151 lbs
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185 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eldon Mack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Jackal! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt. Jackal throws a head kick that misses. Jackal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jackal shoots in for a takedown but Mack shows good takedown defense. Mack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackal. Jackal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackal somewhat. Mack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackal. Eldon Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Jackal. Jackal shoots in and drives through. Mack sprawls well. Jackal misses with a takedown attempt - Mack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mack slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackal, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mack defending well as Jackal loads up on a big left hand. Jackal gets a clinch. Mack really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jackal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mack smiles and moves away.
Mack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Good shot there by Jackal.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jackal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mack avoids it really well and circles away. Jackal shoots in for a double leg but Mack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jackal looks winded! Jackal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mack circles away. Jackal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mack closes the distance and pushes Jackal back into the cage. Mack manages to break the clinch.
Jackal shoots for a double leg takedown but Mack sprawls well. He's pushed Jackal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. Mack shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackal is fending him off so far but Mack persists. Nope, Jackal circles away and we're back to standing. Mack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackal did well to prevent Mack getting side control. Mack postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackal to stand up. Mack wants to clinch up but Jackal keeps it at a distance. Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jackal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mack pinned against the cage. Mack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jackal prevents the takedown attempt.
Mack tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackal just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jackal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackal gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackal breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Jackal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mack doesn't seem phased though. Jackal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mack fails with the takedown. Jackal fails to land the takedown. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mack shoots in but no luck this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eldon Mack will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mack circles away.
Mack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mack wants it to stay on the feet. Jackal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jackal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mack but Mack pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mack stalling in the clinch.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mack fails to pull guard.
Mack tries to pull guard but Jackal holds him up against the cage and eventually Mack drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mack lands a nice knee to the body. Mack is trying to pull guard but Jackal has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldon Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackal scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mack looking to stall.
Jackal is looking to take this one to the mat. Jackal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mack prevents it.
Jackal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackal looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mack breaks from the clinch.
Jackal shoots for a double leg takedown but Mack sprawls well. He's pushed Jackal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jackal throws a combination that misses and Mack counters with a two punch combo. Eldon Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mack's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackal defends it nicely. Jackal throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackal throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Mack takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jackal tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Mack to counter with a crisp jab. Mack fails with the takedown. Jackal shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Jackal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jackal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mack takes the fight into the clinch. Mack tries to pull guard but Jackal forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jackal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jackal closes the distance and clinches up with Mack, looking for a takedown. Jackal pushes Mack against the cage but Mack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackal swivels and escapes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackal is defended easily by Mack. Mack moves into the clinch. 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 Eldon Mack will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackal. Jackal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mack but Mack pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jackal shoots in and drives through. Mack sprawls well. Eldon Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Jackal. Jackal shoots in for a takedown but Mack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mack connects with a solid leg kick. Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mack is trying to drag Jackal to the mat but Jackal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Mack is looking for a takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackal to keep the fight standing. Mack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackal prevents it.
Mack is struggling to control the position. Jackal pulls Mack into guard.
Jackal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Jackal. Jackal wants to stand but Mack is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jackal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mack wants to control from the top but Jackal keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Eldon Mack wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Jackal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mack as he avoids it easily. Mack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mack.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jackal pushes Mack up against the cage in a clinch. Mack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackal is keeping busy. Jackal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack shoots in but Jackal avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mack takes one to the side of the head.
Jackal moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mack.
Mack is trying to pull guard but Jackal has him pressed against the cage. Jackal tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Jackal back against the cage. Jackal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mack pulls him back up using the underhooks. David Jackal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Eldon Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackal jumps guard but Mack stands there with Jackal around his waist. Jackal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to David Jackal. I think Mack 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldon Mack!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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