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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Maclennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Sachz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Angus Maclennan's chin.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Sachz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angus Maclennan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maclennan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sachz was well out of range. Poor timing from Maclennan.
Maclennan stuffs the takedown attempt from Sachz. Sachz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sachz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Dog MMA (New Ownership,13 Elites inc. clinch in the buildup to the fight.
Sachz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maclennan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sachz lands a jab to Maclennan's midsection.
Nice body kick from Maclennan.
Sachz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maclennan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harry Sachz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sachz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maclennan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Harry Sachz has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Sachz. 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.
Sachz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maclennan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maclennan.
Maclennan throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sachz misses with a head shot. Maclennan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sachz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maclennan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sachz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maclennan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sachz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sachz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sachz is looking to work some ground and pound but Maclennan has wrist control.
Sachz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maclennan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sachz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maclennan wants to sweep here but Sachz controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maclennan is trying to control the position but Sachz postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sachz shoots in for a double leg but Maclennan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz shoots in for a double leg but Maclennan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sachz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Maclennan responds with a good body kick, but Sachz manages to step out the way in time.
Maclennan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sachz throws out the jab.
Maclennan lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Sachz.
Maclennan tries to sprawl but Sachz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sachz content to control rather than advance.
Sachz is looking to stall here but Maclennan recovers full guard.
Sachz wants to control from the top but Maclennan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Maclennan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Sachz's cut.
That's time! Sachz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maclennan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maclennan throws a wild body kick that Sachz sees coming a mile off.
Sachz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maclennan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sachz.
Sachz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sachz drops his hands momentarily and Maclennan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sachz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maclennan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sachz.
Sachz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maclennan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sachz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maclennan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sachz is working away from the top position though.
Sachz wants to take a breather but Maclennan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sachz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maclennan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sachz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maclennan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sachz is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sachz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maclennan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sachz.
Sachz stalling.
Sachz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sachz working the head and body with strikes.
Maclennan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sachz 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.
Sachz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sachz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sachz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maclennan is staying active underneath Sachz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maclennan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Sachz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sachz throws an off balance right hand
and Maclennan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sachz really felt that one!
Sachz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maclennan counters with a left and a right that stings Sachz.
Maclennan scores with a jab to the body.
Maclennan scores with a push kick.
Sachz looks to score with a jab to the body but Maclennan is just out of range.
Sachz shoots in but no luck this time.
Maclennan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sachz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Angus Maclennan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maclennan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sachz misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Angus Maclennan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Sachz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maclennan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maclennan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sachz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sachz moves out of range of the body kick.
Sachz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maclennan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maclennan lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maclennan takes a swing at Sachz's ribcage but misses.
Sachz throws a shot to the body.
Sachz misses with a straight left.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown but Maclennan shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maclennan.
Sachz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maclennan leaves Sachz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Maclennan responds with a good body kick, but Sachz manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Sachz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maclennan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maclennan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sachz moves away.
Sachz feinted with a counter takedown.
Sachz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maclennan counters with a body kick that stops Sachz in his tracks momentarily.
Maclennan throws a body shot but no joy.
Maclennan slips under a jab from Sachz.
Maclennan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sachz blocks it well.
Sachz avoids the body shot from Maclennan.
Sachz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maclennan sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz shoots in but Maclennan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maclennan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maclennan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sachz's sensitive parts.
Maclennan lands a nice hook to Sachz's body. Sachz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sachz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maclennan.
Jab by Maclennan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sachz avoids a kick to the body.
Maclennan lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Maclennan. Beautiful body shot.
Maclennan scores with a nice body kick.
Sachz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Angus Maclennan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maclennan is looking to slow Sachz down with leg kicks.
Sachz tries for a takedown but Maclennan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maclennan throws a right and a left that Sachz avoids nicely.
Maclennan slips a straight right by Sachz.
Maclennan thumps Sachz with a low kick.
Maclennan leaves Sachz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sachz avoids a kick to the body.
Sachz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan leaves Sachz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maclennan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maclennan lands a front kick.
Sachz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maclennan moves away.
Maclennan connects with a leg kick. Sachz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Angus Maclennan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Maclennan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maclennan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harry Sachz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maclennan lunges at Sachz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sachz's hand.
Sachz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maclennan pinned against the cage. Maclennan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maclennan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Maclennan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maclennan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Maclennan!
A very excited looking Angus Maclennan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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