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Event:
Bushido 7: Zhang vs Westerberg
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1# Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macpierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Macpierre dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Macpierre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mac with a body shot. Mac cracks a nice hook into Macpierre's ribs. Mac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macpierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A punch combination from Mac misses. Macpierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!#TD2# Macpierre looking to score a takedown here. Mac is defending well but Macpierre drives through and ends up in Mac's guard. Macpierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macpierre on the ground.#T1# Mac looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Macpierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Macpierre with a nice head shot there. Mac looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Macpierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Macpierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Macpierre is stalling in the full guard. Macpierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Macpierre landing some decent shots from guard. Macpierre with a nice head shot there. Macpierre slips nicely into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macpierre lands a nice short elbow. Macpierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3# Mac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Macpierre scores with a couple of nice shots. Nice strikes from Macpierre there. Macpierre slips a nice elbow through Mac's hands, connecting with Mac's forehead. Nice strikes from Macpierre there. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mac trying to hold on to Macpierre's head to control him but Macpierre postures up.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Macpierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Macpierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Macpierre working the head and body with strikes. Well, if Macpierre 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.
Mac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mac tries to get out of the position. Macpierre is thwarting Mac's attempts to control the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Macpierre working the head and body with strikes. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macpierre in particular looking to stall. 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 Mystic Mac will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Macpierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Macpierre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mac. Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Macpierre drives through with a takedown into guard. Mac being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Macpierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rory Macpierre has got the better of the ground game so far. Macpierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macpierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Macpierre wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving. #T1# Macpierre stands up over Mac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Macpierre connects with a couple of short punches. Macpierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mac's head. Macpierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Macpierre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mac's head. Macpierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Macpierre is continuing to stall.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Macpierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Macpierre. Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac scores with a one two! Macpierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Macpierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Macpierre defending well as Mac loads up on a big left hand. Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Mac gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macpierre to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mac is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Macpierre dives into side control.
#T3##REVR# Macpierre is working Mac over with some ground and pound from side control. Macpierre looks up at the clock and then as Mac takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Macpierre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Macpierre lands a nice forearm strike. Macpierre lands a few punches from side control. Macpierre lands some shots froms side control. Macpierre lands some shots froms side control. Macpierre is putting a hurting on Mac here, landing some big shots from side control. Macpierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4# Macpierre is putting a hurting on Mac here, landing some big shots from side control. Macpierre working the ground and pound. Macpierre lands an elbow. Mac tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Mac wants to try and get back to his feet. Macpierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Macpierre content just to control the position here. Macpierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Macpierre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Macpierre lands a big elbow. Mac in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Macpierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Macpierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac as he avoids it easily. A combination from Mac does no damage. Macpierre thows a left - swing and a miss! Mac misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mac, as that shot connected.
Macpierre misses the shot to the body. Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macpierre. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mac throws a right and a left that both miss. Some wild striking there from Mac.
Macpierre dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Macpierre with the counter takedown but Mac avoids it easily.#T1# Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mac throws a series of punches but Macpierre moves out of range. Mac throws out a loose jab but Macpierre uses good head movement to avoid it. Macpierre looks to throw the jab but Mac is out of range. Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macpierre looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sloppy strikes from Mac. Those never looked like landing. Macpierre feints the counter takedown. Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mac misses with a double jab.
Macpierre throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range. Macpierre throws a right hand that misses
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Macpierre. Macpierre gets slowly back to his feet. #T2# Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac slips under a jab from Macpierre. Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Macpierre slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
A little jabbing left from Macpierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A slow jab from Macpierre misses its intended target. Mac throws a right hand that Macpierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Macpierre also avoids with ease. Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macpierre misses with a hook. Mac is looking for a counter combo. Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Macpierre dodges the punch combination from Mac.
#T3# Macpierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Macpierre. No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macpierre throws a lazy right hand but Mac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Macpierre misses with an uppercut. Mac saw that one coming. Macpierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac tries to sprawl out of it but Macpierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Macpierre. Macpierre throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it. Mac throws a right hand that Macpierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Macpierre also avoids with ease. It seemed like Macpierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Macpierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Macpierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac sprawls well. Mac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macpierre gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Mac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Macpierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mac won't be happy with that. Mac taking a bit of punishment here - Macpierre scoring with strikes. Macpierre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Macpierre is putting a hurting on Mac here, landing some big shots from side control. Mac taking punishment in the form of punches.
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! Macpierre landing a few strikes. Macpierre scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mac to see if he's OK. Macpierre staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic Mac showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mac 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rory Macpierre!
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Event:
Bushido 3: Oliveira v Nakamura
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1# Mac throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Darko shoots in for a takedown but Mac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Darko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mac to the mat! Mac manages to get full guard. Darko wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving. #SUB# Darko drops back looking for a leg! Mac is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac manages to kick Darko off! Darko jumps back into Mac's guard. #SUB# Darko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1# Mac keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac is retaining full guard. Darko pushes down on Mac's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mac is refusing to be controlled, as Darko sits in half guard. Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Darko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Darko tries to pass to full mount but Mac defends it. Darko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Darko is working for a kimura but Mac is defending it quite comfortably.
Mac wants to improve his position but Darko is controlling well.
#T3##SUB# Darko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Darko is looking for a kimura here.
Mac pushes Darko off looking to stand but Darko dives back in and keeps control.
#T4##SUB# Darko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mac is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erick Darko! Erick Darko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 626 Round 3
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1# Mac throws a one two combo.
#CL# Khalab darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage. Mac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A short right from Khalab on the inside. Khalab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khalab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mac scores with a nice hook to the head. Mac is trying to break the clinch but Khalab has him pressed against the cage. Mac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mac takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khalab has Mac pressed against the cage, preventing Mac from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Khalab scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac. Khalab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Mac can't break the clinch.
Mac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalab working aggressively here.
Khalab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Khalab misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khalab misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac blocking some punches.
Khalab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Khalab gets through Mac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac. Khalab has Mac pressed against the cage, preventing Mac from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mac is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalab has double underhooks. #T2# Khalab misses with a punch to the body.
Khalab misses with a short punch on the inside. Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Khalab won't allow it.
Mac blocks an uppercut.
Mac tries to circle away but Khalab has him pinned against the cage. Khalab lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Khalab tries to throw a body punch but Mac avoids it by throwing Khalab back against the cage. Khalab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac. Mac is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalab has double underhooks. Khalab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khalab tries to throw a body punch but Mac avoids it by throwing Khalab back against the cage. Mac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Mac tries to break the clinch but Khalab is controlling the position. Khalab can't find room to land a body shot as Mac controls the action.
Khalab keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac's efforts to push away. Khalab misses with the head strike.
Mac misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Khalab.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac. Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Khalab won't allow it.
Khalab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Khalab scores with a hook to the body. Khalab pushes Mac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Khalab scores with a shot to the side of Mac's head. #T4# Khalab misses with a body punch.
Khalab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mac stalling in the clinch but Khalab improves position. Mac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khalab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac backwards. Khalab cracks Mac with a nice body shot. Mac is trying to force a seperation but Khalab has the dominant position. Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Khalab won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Khalab. Khalab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macs head. #ROC# Mac is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD# Khalab drops Mac onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mac is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Mac is still on wobbly legs! Can Khalab finish him? Khalab unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mac! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Khalab is unloading with more strikes now! Mac drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Khalab!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 626 Round 2
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Kadowak dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kadowak shoots in for a takedown but Mac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mac misses with a double jab.
Kadowak dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac throws a one two combo.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadowak. Mac misses with a wild combination.
And Kadowak tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out. Mac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kadowak circles away quickly and effectively. Mac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Kadowak counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kadowak keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Kadowak has Mac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satorui Kadowak. Kadowak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mac pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mac avoiding damage as Kadowak throws knees to the body.
Kadowak tries a body shot but Mac blocks it.
Mac manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mac'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. Kadowak prevents Mac from breaking the clinch.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kadowak looking for a takedown. #BC2# Kadowak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mac jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kadowak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mac leaves Kadowak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mac misses with a looping left. Kadowak shapes to counter with a head kick. Mac misses with a double jab.
Kadowak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mac defends it well. Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadowak tries to counter by closing the distance. Kadowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kadowak only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kadowak. Mac throws a right and a left that Kadowak avoids nicely. Mac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kadowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac sprawls well. Mac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kadowak gets slowly back to his feet. Kadowak fails with a takedown attempt. Mac throws a right and a left that Kadowak avoids nicely. Kadowak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side. Mystic Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Donk. Mac catches Kadowak right on the button with a cross.#T4# Mac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mac just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac misses with a body shot.
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mac throws a one two combo.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadowak.
Mac throws a series of punches but Kadowak avoids them all with ease. Nice takedown defense from Mac. No joy for Kadowak on that attempt. Kadowak moves away from the strike by Mac. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Mac misses with a double jab.
Mac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kadowak's hands. Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Kadowak wants to counter with a clinch but Mac pushes him away. Mac throws a right and a left that Kadowak avoids nicely. Mac swings for the body but Kadowak moves out of range.
Mac throws a right and a left that Kadowak avoids nicely. Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Kadowak. Kadowak gets slowly back to his feet. Kadowak slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Mac slaps away a takedown attempt from Kadowak, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mac sizes up Kadowak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mac throws a series of punches but Kadowak moves out of range. #T1# Mac misses the shot to the body. Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far. Kadowak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac but Mac pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satorui Kadowak. Kadowak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mac defends well and Kadowak ends up having to push Mac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kadowak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac pinned against the cage. Mac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kadowak shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kadowak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kadowak walks into a stiff left hand from Mac. Kadowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kadowak can do to turn this around? Mac throws a right and a left that Kadowak avoids nicely. Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac thuds a left hand into Kadowak's body.#T2# Kadowak fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Kadowak shoots in for a takedown but Mac shows good takedown defense. Mac throws a right and a left that Kadowak avoids nicely. No luck for Kadowak with that takedown attempt. Mac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac. 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! Mac looks to land a combination but Kadowak avoids it well. Mac misses with the combination.
#T3# Mac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kadowak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kadowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Kadowak shoots in for a double leg but Mac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kadowak shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac tries to sprawl out of it but Kadowak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kadowak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away. Kadowak is breathing heavily. Kadowak shoots in but no luck this time. Kadowak shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Mac looks to land a left hand but Kadowak moved out of range nicely. Nice takedown defense from Mac. No joy for Kadowak on that attempt. Mac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mac looks to throw the jab but Kadowak is out of range. Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kadowak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Kadowak shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac sprawls well. He's pushed Kadowak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mac dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kadowak fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kadowak dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kadowak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kadowaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kadowak looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kadowak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kadowak shoots in for a takedown but Mac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kadowak dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Kadowak shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kadowak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mac just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kadowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac.
Kadowak shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily. It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satorui Kadowak.#T1# Mac misses with the combination.
Kadowak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mac is fending him off so far but Kadowak persists. Nope, Mac circles away and we're back to standing. Kadowak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kadowak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadowak moves away. Mac throws a series of punches but Kadowak avoids them all with ease. Kadowak fails with the takedown. A jab lands there for Mac.#T2# Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Kadowak fails with a takedown attempt. Kadowak has a takedown stuffed. Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Mac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadowak moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kadowak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kadowak fails with a takedown attempt. Mac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kadowak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kadowak.#T3# Kadowak avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Mac. Beautiful body shot. Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadowak moves away. Mac throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mac misses with a straight left. Mac throws a right and a left that Kadowak avoids nicely. Kadowak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kadowak shoots in but no luck this time. Mac connects with a body shot that sends Kadowak's belly button to the back. Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4# Mac throws a right hand that Kadowak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadowak also avoids with ease. Kadowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac sprawls well. Mac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kadowak gets slowly back to his feet. Kadowak dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kadowak.
Kadowak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A punch combination from Mac misses. Kadowak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mac is fending him off so far but Kadowak persists. Nope, Mac circles away and we're back to standing. Satorui Kadowak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kadowak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic Mac showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mystic Mac! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mystic Mac! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mystic Mac!
Mystic Mac wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 626 Round 1
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiff manages to avoid it. Smiff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.#CL# Smiff closes the distance and clinches. Smiff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Smiff has Mac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markeese Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smiff goes for a takedown attempt but Mac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mac works over Smiff's head and body with a nice combination. Smiff dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Smiff's head and hops out. Mac looks like he wants to counter punch here. A telegraphed right hand from Smiff misses the target. Mac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mac duly obliges. Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Mac swinging wildly here.
A combination from Mac does no damage. It looked like Smiff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Mac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Smiff misses with a low kick.
Mac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A shot to the liver by Mac. Beautiful body shot. Nice cross by Mac. Smiff goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward. Left hook, right uppercut from Mac. Mystic Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smiff looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well. Smiff is breathing heavily. Smiff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mac lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Markeese Smiff has been cut. Mac throws a nice looking combination but Smiff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A shot to the liver by Mac. Beautiful body shot. Smiff walks into a stiff left hand from Mac. Smiff tries to move into range but Mac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiff slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Smiff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac is working the combinations to good effect here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smiff is defended easily by Mac.#T3# Mac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac looks to land a combination but Smiff avoids it well. #CL# Smiff pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch. Smiff goes for a takedown attempt but Mac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mac lands a jab to the head.
#T4# Mac closes the distance and lands a one-two. Smiff fails with a takedown attempt. Mac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smiff. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac to the ground. Mac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mac scores with a punch to the head. Mac throws a right hand that Smiff ducks under and follows up with a left that Smiff also avoids with ease. It looked like Smiff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mac throws a right and a left that Smiff avoids nicely. Smiff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mac sprawls and moves away. Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that round. The cut man is working on Markeese Smiff's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Smiff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Markeese Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Smiff dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Smiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mac looks to land a combination but Smiff avoids it well. Mac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Smiff counters by clinching up. Smiff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smiff as Mac tries to tie him up. #TD# Smiff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mac regains guard immediately. Smiff looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mac keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. Mac wants to stand but Smiff is controlling the position. Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Mac wants to get back to his feet but Smiff is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Smiff being controlled here momentarily. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Smiff is looking to pass into half guard but Mac pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mac is in guard.#REVB# Smiff keeping moving, preventing Mac from controlling successfully. Mac wanted to stand there but Smiff had control of the position. #T3# Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Smiff darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage. Come on Smiff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC# Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mac.#T4# Mac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff. Mac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range. Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Mac has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mac getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smiff dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac misses with a combination
#CL# and Smiff counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smiff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mac is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markeese Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Smiff breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Markeese Smiff's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Mac 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.
Mac throws a right and a left that Smiff avoids nicely. Mac throws a good cross that connects.
#CL# Smiff rushes Mac and presses him up against the cage. Smiff is pushing Mac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Smiff is working for takedown but Mac is calmly controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiff. Mac misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# Mac throws a right and a left that both miss. Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac. Smiff has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markeese Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smiff backs up against the cage.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac but Mac pushes him off and we're back to square one. Smiff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely. Mac scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Mac lands with an overhand left. Mac lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mac catches Smiff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac. Smiff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Mac tries to bum rush Smiff with a series of wild strikes but Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the assault. As Mac tries to get set, Smiff tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac manages to avoid the attempt. Donk. Mac catches Smiff right on the button with a cross. Mac dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mystic Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smiff dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Nice straight punches there by Mac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mac.#T3# Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Smiff moves into the clinch. Mac tries to circle away but Smiff has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Smiff breaks the clinch.
Mac misses the shot to the body. Smiff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Mac throws a series of punches but Smiff moves out of range. Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Smiff into the cage. Mac misses the jab.#T4# Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it. A left and a right from Mac both land. Nice combination. Mac misses with the combination.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
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! Smiff misses with a body kick. Mac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mac misses with a straight left. Mac misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Smiff clinches up with Mac and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Mystic Mac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mac 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mystic Mac! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mystic Mac! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mystic Mac!
Mystic Mac wins by unanimous decision!
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