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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamo MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaques comes to the cage accompanied by Ride The Lightning by Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacKenzie's choice of entrance music: Mudvayne - Determined. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Jaques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dynamo MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKenzie is looking to land body kicks.
MacKenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaques looks to land a combination but MacKenzie avoids it well.
MacKenzie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaques but Jaques pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Jaques.
Cole Jaques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacKenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jaques is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
MacKenzie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jaques is pushing MacKenzie's head away, looking to escape. MacKenzie manages to hold on to the position though.
MacKenzie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacKenzie trying to control the position but Jaques is working away.
Jaques is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacKenzie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaques misses with a looping right.
Jaques pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaques misses with a takedown attempt - MacKenzie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacKenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jaques, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaques throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Dynamo MacKenzie has been cut.
MacKenzie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jaques changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacKenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaques.
Jaques tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacKenzie swivels and escapes.
Jaques fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacKenzie throws a head kick but Jaques moves out of range.
MacKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaques is breathing heavily.
MacKenzie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaques fails to land with a series of punches.
MacKenzie scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacKenzie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacKenzie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacKenzie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jaques on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaques tries to get out of the position.
MacKenzie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacKenzie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacKenzie wants to take a breather but Jaques is having none of it.
Jaques looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from MacKenzie.
Jaques is in trouble now - MacKenzie has advanced to mount!
MacKenzie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaques is looking to escape.
MacKenzie is landing with some decent strikes but Jaques is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacKenzie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jaques because MacKenzie loaded up on that one.
Jaques really wants to buck MacKenzie off and get back to his feet.
MacKenzie lands a big shot there that rocks Jaques but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jaques is trying to stand up.
MacKenzie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Jaques really doesn't like being in this position too much.
MacKenzie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaques is looking to escape.
MacKenzie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaques?
MacKenzie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacKenzie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
MacKenzie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaques is looking to escape.
Jaques is trying to stand up.
Jaques blocking the ground and pound.
MacKenzie controlling the pace for now.
Jaques is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacKenzie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacKenzie throwing strikes here but Jaques is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jaques holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as MacKenzie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
MacKenzie misses with a head shot.
MacKenzie is working for a guillotine from mount but Jaques frees his head quite easily.
Jaques is trying to stand.
The referee warns Jaques that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacKenzie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jaques blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that Jaques really doesn't like being in this position too much.
MacKenzie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamo MacKenzie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dynamo MacKenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacKenzie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cole Jaques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaques shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacKenzie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jaques really felt that one!
MacKenzie moves away from the strike by Jaques.
MacKenzie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jaques blocks a head kick by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacKenzie has closed the distance and engaged Jaques in a clinch.
MacKenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaques swinging wilding here.
MacKenzie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaques is fending him off so far but MacKenzie persists. Nope, Jaques circles away and we're back to standing.
MacKenzie clinches up against the cage.
MacKenzie successfully pulls guard.
Jaques avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacKenzie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaques scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Jaques misses.
Jaques misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaques fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacKenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaques tries to avoid it but MacKenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaques to the ground. Jaques escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaques stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacKenzie.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacKenzie.
Jaques misses with a combination
and MacKenzie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jaques's knee momentarily.
Jaques throws a series of punches but MacKenzie moves out of range.
Jaques lands a glancing blow to the side of MacKenzie's head.
MacKenzie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cole Jaques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dynamo MacKenzie.
MacKenzie stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaques. Jaques gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaques misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacKenzie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaques as he jumps to the side.
Jaques misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacKenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaques keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacKenzie misses with a double jab.
MacKenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaques.
MacKenzie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jaques's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacKenzie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaques, up you get!
MacKenzie throws a wild body kick that Jaques sees coming a mile off.
MacKenzie clinches.
MacKenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaques misses with a double jab.
MacKenzie shoots in but Jaques avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dynamo MacKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaques throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacKenzie on the side of the head.
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!
Jaques throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacKenzie.
Jaques misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaques. That snapped MacKenzie's head back.
MacKenzie thuds his shin into the meat of Jaques's side.
Nice straight punches there by Jaques. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaques.
MacKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacKenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacKenzie throws a front kick aimed at Jaques's knee but Jaques avoids it well.
Jaques throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaques looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacKenzie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! MacKenzie slams his shin into Jaques's torso.
Jaques is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaques sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacKenzie feints and then cracks Jaques's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaques down.
MacKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaques swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jaques crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacKenzie - the referee stops the clock and Jaques gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacKenzie. Jaques manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacKenzie feints and as Jaques raises his hands in defense, MacKenzie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaques wants to stand up but MacKenzie is controlling him.
MacKenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacKenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaques wants to get back to his feet but MacKenzie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaques knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacKenzie on the ground.
MacKenzie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaques swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaques utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacKenzie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaques works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaques throws a series of punches but MacKenzie moves out of range.
MacKenzie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacKenzie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacKenzie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaques defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamo MacKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dynamo MacKenzie's cut.
That's time! Jaques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jaques throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacKenzie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacKenzie is looking to take a break and control but Jaques is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaques keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaques pushes MacKenzie off looking to stand but MacKenzie dives back in and keeps control.
MacKenzie wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaques is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacKenzie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaques doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacKenzie.
Jaques is not content to let MacKenzie control the position.
MacKenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaques works over MacKenzie's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaques shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacKenzie but MacKenzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaques fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacKenzie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaques throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaques scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jaques fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaques swivels and escapes.
MacKenzie tries to move into range but Jaques moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaques lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jaques misses with a two punch combination.
MacKenzie closes the distance and pushes Jaques back into the cage.
Jaques wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
MacKenzie wants a takedown.
Jaques has had enough of the clinch but MacKenzie keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaques has had enough of the clinch but MacKenzie keeps him there for the moment.
Jaques wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacKenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacKenzie tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacKenzie, right into the meat.
Jaques throws a right hand that MacKenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that MacKenzie also avoids with ease.
Jaques's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaques obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacKenzie rushes Jaques and presses him up against the cage.
MacKenzie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jaques is trying to keep an underhook but MacKenzie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jaques pushes MacKenzie off looking to stand but MacKenzie dives back in and keeps control.
Jaques blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacKenzie.
Jaques pushes MacKenzie off looking to stand but MacKenzie dives back in and keeps control.
MacKenzie thows a huge punch but Jaques dodges it nicely.
MacKenzie prevents Jaques from standing back up.
MacKenzie trying to control the pace.
MacKenzie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie is looking to take a break and control but Jaques is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jaques moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacKenzie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaques scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacKenzie closes the distance and pushes Jaques back into the cage.
Jaques wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaques wants to get back to striking at distance but MacKenzie won't allow it.
MacKenzie prevents Jaques from breaking the clinch.
Jaques wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
MacKenzie keeps control of Jaques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaques wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaques tries to keep at a distance but MacKenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaques is trying to break free.
MacKenzie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jaques up against the cage.
Jaques is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaques on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaques wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacKenzie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaques's brow.
Jaques is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaques wants to break free but MacKenzie has control.
Jaques is trying to break the clinch but MacKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
Jaques is trying to break free.
Jaques wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacKenzie has Jaques pushed against the cage.
Jaques can't break the clinch.
MacKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jaques.
MacKenzie throws a right hand that Jaques ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaques also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaques tries for a takedown but MacKenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacKenzie connects with a looping right hand.
Jaques keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cole Jaques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dynamo MacKenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaques looks to score with a jab to the body but MacKenzie is just out of range.
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 Cole Jaques.
Well MacKenzie 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dynamo MacKenzie!
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hype
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