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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ursin throws a head kick that misses
and Mackre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mackre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ursin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mackre tries to sprawl out of it but Ursin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mackre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mackre throws a sloppy head kick and Ursin moves out of range easily.
As Mackre tries to get set, Ursin tries to push him back and clinch up but Mackre manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ursin is defended easily by Mackre.#CL2#
Mackre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mackre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mackre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mackre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ursin's waist but Ursin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mackre off to one side. #T1#
Ursin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mackre's waist but Mackre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ursin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Ursin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ursin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mackre has a takedown stuffed.
Mackre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Mackre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ursin, pushing him back against the cage.
Mackre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ursin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Ursin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ursin throws a right hand that misses
and Ursin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ursin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mackre keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackre is defended easily by Ursin.
Mackre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ursin counters by moving into the clinch.
Mackre wants to get back to striking at distance but Ursin won't allow it.
#BC#
Ursin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackre tries for a takedown but Ursin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mackre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ursin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Ursin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ursin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mackre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Mackre clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mackre breaks the clinch.
Mackre dives in and grabs Ursin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ursin pushes down on Mackre's head and hops out.
Ursin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mackre darts in and clinches Ursin up against the cage.#BC#
Ursin manages to break the clinch.
Ursin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ursin wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mackre looks winded!
Ursin dives in for a single leg takedown but Mackre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Ursin moves into the clinch.
Mackre has Ursin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ursin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ursin is working for takedown but Mackre is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Ursin is trying to pull guard but Mackre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mackre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ursin up against the cage.
Ursin being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Ursin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mackre uses from the top position.
Mackre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Ursin pushes Mackre off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ursin misses with a looping right.
Ursin avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Mackre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mackre throws a nice looking combination but Ursin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ursin dives in for a single leg takedown but Mackre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mackre with the counter takedown but Ursin avoids it easily.
Ursin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ursin wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ursin sprawls well. Ursin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackre gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Mackre gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ursin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mackre is on him like a limpet, forcing Ursin back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Ursin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ursin is stalling here.
#BC#
Ursin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackre has a takedown stuffed.
Aleksi Ursin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.
Ursin is looking to slow Mackre down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Mackre moves into the clinch successfully.
Ursin keeps control of Mackre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Ursin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ursin can't get the takedown.
Mackre is trying to pull guard but Ursin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ursin breaks the clinch.
Ursin tries for a takedown but Mackre circles away easily
and Mackre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mackre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ursin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Mackre moves into the clinch.
Mackre pushes Ursin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ursin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Mackre stalling.
Mackre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ursin has Mackre pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Mackre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ursin connects with a high kick.
Ursin with a poor takedown
and Mackre counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackre shoots in and drives through. Ursin sprawls well.
Mackre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mackre closes the distance and clinches up with Ursin, looking for a takedown. Mackre pushes Ursin against the cage but Ursin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mackre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mackre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ursin.
#T4#
Mackre darts in looking for a takedown but Ursin gets double underhooks and turns Mackre into the cage.
Ursin is looking to counter the offense by Mackre and move into the clinch.
Mackre scores with a head kick.
Ursin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mackre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ursin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mackre tries to sprawl out of it but Ursin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mackre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mackre dodges the punch combination from Ursin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackre avoids the head kick by Ursin.
Ursin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mackre circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Mackre. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Con Mackre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ursin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mackre or perhaps it was just good defense by Ursin, which made it look bad.
Mackre misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Mackre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ursin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ursin gets back to half guard.
Ursin is trying to stand.
Ursin gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ursin is trying to keep Mackre in close.
Mackre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ursin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ursin pulls Mackre in close to his closed guard and prevents Mackre from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mackre stays in close to Ursin's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mackre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackre leaves Ursin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mackre fails with a takedown attempt.
Ursin dives in and grabs Mackre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mackre pushes down on Ursin's head and hops out.#TD2#
Mackre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mackre has control of an arm but Ursin manages to advance to Mackre's back!
Ursin controlling the position well here. Mackre rolled but Ursin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mackre trying to control the position but Ursin manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Mackre tries to roll but Ursin sticks to his back.
#ES2#
Ursin has his opponent's back but Mackre is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Ursin.
Mackre misses with a kick to the body.
Mackre blocks the body kick.
Ursin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mackre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Ursin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mackre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ursin on his heels. He'll look to pass Ursin's guard now, I'm sure.
Ursin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ursin, not yet.
Mackre trying to control but Ursin is working from the bottom.
Mackre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Ursin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mackre is in close to Ursin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ursin trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mackre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aleksi Ursin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con Mackre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ursin looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Con Mackre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mackre 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Con Mackre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mackre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clapton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mackre showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Clapton has his feet on Mackre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Clapton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mackre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses.
Clapton cracks a nice hook into Mackre's ribs.
Clapton fails to land with a series of punches.
Clapton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mackre.
Mackre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mackre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clapton defends well and Mackre ends up having to push Clapton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Mackre dives in and grabs Clapton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clapton pushes down on Mackre's head and hops out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clapton.
Mackre is looking to clinch but Clapton is avoiding it.
Clapton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mackre shoots in but no luck this time.
Eric Clapton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.
Clapton connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Con Mackre has been cut.
A head kick misses from Clapton.
Mackre wants to counter with a clinch but Clapton pushes him away.
Eric Clapton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mackre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clapton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mackre staying out of range there.
Clapton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Mackre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clapton, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Clapton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clapton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Clapton scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackre moves out of range as Clapton throws a body kick.
#CL#
Clapton closes the distance and pushes Mackre back into the cage.
Clapton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Clapton breaks from the clinch.
Clapton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clapton sets himself, and Mackre steps forward looking for the clinch! Clapton avoids it this time.#CL2#
Mackre moves into the clinch successfully.
Mackre trying to land knees to the body.
Mackre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clapton walks away with a smile on his face. Mackre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clapton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clapton throws out a leg kick but Mackre moves out of range and Clapton only half commits.
Clapton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clapton duly obliges. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackre is defended easily by Clapton.
Nice uppercut there from Clapton.
Clapton fakes the leg kick and cracks Mackre in the body.
Mackre misses with a head kick.
Clapton misses with a few strikes there.
Mackre takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Clapton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mackre on his heels. He'll look to pass Mackre's guard now, I'm sure.
Mackre looks winded!
Clapton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Clapton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mackre, up you get! #T4#
Clapton cracks Mackre with a good jab.
Clapton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mackre back to the cage. Clapton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Mackre is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clapton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mackre is still on wobbly legs! Can Clapton finish him?#TD#
Clapton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clapton stalling. #SU#
Clapton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mackre seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clapton, right into the meat.
Mackre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clapton's head.
Clapton wants to clinch but Mackre slips to the side
and Mackre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clapton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Clapton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Con Mackre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Clapton lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clapton - that will leave a mark!
Mackre misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Clapton counters with a crisp one two that drops Mackre! Clapton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mackre to his feet! Mackre is in big trouble!
Clapton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackre darts in looking for a takedown but Clapton gets double underhooks and turns Mackre into the cage.
Clapton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mackre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clapton tries to avoid it but Mackre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clapton to the ground. Clapton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clapton fakes the leg kick and cracks Mackre in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clapton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mackre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clapton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mackre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mackre is breathing heavily.
Mackre wants to clinch.#T1#
Mackre swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Mackre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Clapton stands and steps away. Mackre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mackre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clapton. Clapton obviously looking to wear him down.
Clapton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clapton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mackre.
Mackre checks a low kick from Clapton.
Mackre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clapton avoids it really well and circles away.
As Mackre tries to get set, Clapton tries to push him back and clinch up but Mackre manages to avoid the attempt.
Eric Clapton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clapton.
Mackre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clapton lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clapton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clapton.
A low kick from Clapton is predictable there
and Mackre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clapton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clapton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mackre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clapton circles away quickly and effectively.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Clapton misses.
Mackre tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eric Clapton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Clapton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mackre misses with a takedown attempt - Clapton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clapton throws a sloppy head kick and Mackre moves out of range easily.
Mackre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clapton as he jumps to the side.
Clapton misses the body punch
and Mackre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clapton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mackre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mackre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mackre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clapton gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mackre counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Clapton pushes Mackre off and gets back to his feet.
Eric Clapton is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clapton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackre circles away.
Clapton throws a combination. Mackre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clapton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mackre can do to turn this around?
Mackre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clapton.
Mackre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clapton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mackre eats them both and turns towards Clapton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clapton blocks a head kick by Mackre.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Mackre tries to counter it with a takedown but Clapton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clapton is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackre swinging wildly here.
Mackre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Clapton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Con Mackre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Clapton closes the distance and pushes Mackre back into the cage.#BC2#
Mackre manages to break the clinch.
Clapton tries to bum rush Mackre with a series of wild strikes but Mackre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Mackre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clapton sprawls well initially but Mackre persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Clapton kicks off Mackre and gets to his feet.
Clapton darts in trying to clinch
and Mackre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mackre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mackre trying to pass the guard but Clapton defending well.
Mackre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mackre trying to control from half guard but Clapton is working away.
Clapton is trying to stand back up but Mackre is controlling him
#SU2#
Mackre stands up out of the half guard.
Clapton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mackre wants to clinch up but Clapton keeps it at a distance.
Mackre has a takedown stuffed.
Clapton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Clapton throws a right hand that Mackre ducks under and follows up with a left that Mackre also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Clapton.
No joy there for Clapton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mackre wants to counter the offense by Clapton and move into the clinch position.
Mackre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clapton can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mackre, as that shot connected.
Mackre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clapton lands a high kick!
Mackre tries to clinch up but Clapton circles away and keeps his distance.
Clapton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Clapton. Those never looked like landing.
Mackre dives in for a single leg takedown but Clapton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clapton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Mackre gets a clinch. #T3#
Mackre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clapton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eric Clapton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.
Clapton blocks an elbow strike.
Clapton tries to break the clinch but Mackre is controlling the position.
Mackre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Clapton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clapton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mackre's sensitive parts.
Clapton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clapton looks to land a left hand but Mackre moved out of range nicely.
Clapton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Mackre drives through and clinches with Clapton against the cage.
#T4##BC#
Clapton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clapton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mackre's waist but Mackre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clapton off to one side.
Clapton is looking to score with low kicks.
And Mackre tries to counter it with a takedown but Clapton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Clapton as Mackre shoots in.
Clapton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mackre shoots in looking for a takedown but Clapton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mackre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clapton.
Clapton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mackre if he has to take too many more of those.
Clapton connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Mackre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mackre lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Clapton pushes Mackre off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Clapton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clapton, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Clapton!
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Event:
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Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Armitor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mackre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mackre shoots in but Armitor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mackre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Armitor stuffs the takedown.
Otis Armitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.
Mackre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armitor as he avoids it easily.
As Mackre looks to move away, Armitor throws a big counter combo but Mackre just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Mackre clinches.
Armitor tries to pull guard but Mackre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mackre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armitor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armitor is looking to break free of the clinch but Mackre has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armitor gets underhooks to prevent Mackre's takedown attempt.
Armitor leaning against his opponent.
Mackre tries for a takedown but Armitor manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Mackre breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Mackre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armitor tries to avoid it but Mackre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armitor to the ground. Armitor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armitor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armitor misses with a takedown
and Mackre counters with a left and a right that stings Armitor.
Armitor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armitor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mackre looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mackre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armitor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mackre is fending him off so far but Armitor persists. Nope, Mackre circles away and we're back to standing.
Armitor shoots for a takedown but Mackre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Mackre moves into range and clinches up with Armitor.
Armitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Mackre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mackre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armitor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mackre is trying to pull guard but Armitor has him pressed against the cage.
Armitor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mackre looks winded!
Armitor has had enough of the clinch but Mackre keeps him there for the moment.
Mackre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armitor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mackre throws a front kick aimed at Armitor's knee but Armitor avoids it well. #TD#
Mackre tries to sprawl but Armitor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armitor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mackre!
Mackre is bucking up trying to escape but Armitor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Armitor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Armitor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mackre wants to hold on but Armitor pushes him away.
Armitor content just to control the position here.
Armitor raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Armitor goes for an armbar but Mackre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mackre.
Mackre looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Mackre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Mackre gets to his feet. Armitor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mackre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armitor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Con Mackre will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mackre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mackre misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Armitor counters with a single leg into guard. Mackre didn't expect that.
Armitor throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Mackre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armitor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armitor looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackre keeping moving, preventing Armitor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Armitor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mackre is keeping the position for now.
Armitor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armitor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armitor wants to stand but Mackre is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Mackre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mackre keeping full guard, as Armitor tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Armitor.
Armitor leaves Mackre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armitor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Mackre closes the distance and clinches.
Mackre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armitor backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Armitor.#BC2#
Mackre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Armitor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armitor fails with the takedown.
Armitor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Armitor defends it nicely.#TD#
Armitor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Mackre sneaks out the side door and pushes Armitor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Con Mackre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mackre has a takedown stuffed.
Otis Armitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armitor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armitor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mackre counter with a right hand.
Armitor shoots and misses #CL2#
and Mackre moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mackre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Armitor is trying to keep an underhook but Mackre manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mackre is controlling the pace.
Mackre passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Mackre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mackre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armitor sprawls well. Armitor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackre gets slowly back to his feet.
Armitor throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mackre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armitor tries to get to full guard but Mackre has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mackre connects with a nice short shot to Armitor's temple.
Mackre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Armitor is staying active underneath Mackre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mackre is pressing down on Armitor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armitor is holding on for now.
Armitor missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mackre is working for a submission of some sort.
Mackre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Armitor manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Mackre forces Armitor back against the cage and clinches.
Mackre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armitor walks away with a smile on his face. Mackre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Otis Armitor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armitor throws a leg kick
and Mackre counters with a three punch combo that has Armitor backing up. Armitor nods at Mackre to acknowledge the strikes.
Mackre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armitor tries to clinch there but Mackre circles away.
Armitor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Mackre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armitor's guard.#ES#
Armitor pushes Mackre off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Mackre with that takedown attempt.
Armitor is looking to counter the offense by Mackre and move into the clinch.
Otis Armitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.
Armitor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mackre circles away.
Armitor fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Mackre counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Mackre not doing much here.
#ES#
Armitor has one foot on Mackre's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Mackre clinches up against the cage.
Mackre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armitor walks away with a smile on his face. Mackre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mackre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mackre is trying to pull guard but Armitor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Armitor is trying to drag Mackre to the mat but Mackre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Armitor tries to pull guard but Mackre holds him up against the cage and eventually Armitor drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mackre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mackre keeps control of Armitor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Mackre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Armitor regains guard.
Mackre postures up.
Armitor wants to stand but Mackre is controlling the position.
Otis Armitor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Con Mackre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mackre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Con Mackre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mackre 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Con Mackre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Witt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mackre to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Witt pushes Mackre off and gets back to his feet.
Witt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mackre as he jumps to the side.
Mackre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Devin Witt has been cut.#TD2#
Mackre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Witt sprawls well initially but Mackre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Witt keeping moving, preventing Mackre from controlling successfully.
Mackre wanted to stand there but Witt had control of the position. #T1#
Witt has his hands on Mackre's head, controlling the position.
Witt wants to sweep here but Mackre controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Witt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mackre frees his head nicely. Oh but Witt has switched to an armbar! Mackre is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Devin Witt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mackre tries for a takedown but Hickman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hickman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Mackre clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Mackre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mackre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hickman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hickman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mackre working a defensive guard here.
Hickman cracks Mackre with a solid left hand.#SU#
Mackre is working an open guard so Hickman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mackre moves out of range of the body kick from Hickman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman misses with a body kick.
Hickman fails with the takedown
and Mackre counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickman. Mackre does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mackre scores with a body shot.
Mackre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Mackre pushes Hickman up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hickman jumps guard.
Hickman controlling Mackre's posture. #SUB#
Hickman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mackre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hickman 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.
Mackre wants to control from the top but Hickman keeps moving. #T2#
Mackre throws a strike but Hickman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hickman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mackre is looking to stand up but Hickman isn't so interested in that idea.
Mackre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hickman connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mackre is looking for a triangle here but Hickman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Mackre is trying to work for a sweep but Hickman has mounted him!
Hickman with the ground and pound from mount.
Mackre is looking to get to half guard.
Hickman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hickman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mackre's face.
#T4#
Hickman moves to back control.
Mackre is trying to stand back up.
Hickman scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mackre is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Mackre is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hickman gets his way!
#SUB#
Hickman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Hickman dominated that round.
That's time! Hickman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hickman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hickman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mackre.
Mackre looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mackre throws a right and a left that Hickman avoids nicely. #CL2#
Mackre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hickman decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mackre looking to sit in guard and control but Hickman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mackre is working an open guard so Hickman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mackre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hickman defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Mackre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hickman tries to pull guard but Mackre won't allow it.
Hickman avoiding damage as Mackre throws knees to the body.
Mackre lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mackre breaks from the clinch.
Mackre misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Hickman misses its target.
Hickman stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackre. Mackre gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Hickman just misses with a punch to the body.
Mackre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hickman closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mackre successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hickman scoring with some ground and pound.
Son Hickman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackre wants to get back to his feet but Hickman passes into half guard.
Mackre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mackre.
Mackre is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mackre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hickman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Mackre has control of Hickman's left arm, preventing Hickman from doing any damage.
Hickman throwing strikes from guard but Mackre blocks nicely.
Hickman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mackre is proving hard to escape from.
Hickman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mackre wants to sweep but no luck.
Mackre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mackre looks for a takedown but Hickman sprawls well.
Son Hickman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.
Mackre tries for a takedown but Hickman circles away easily
and Hickman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hickman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mackre.
Hickman is looking to wear down Mackre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Mackre gets caught flat footed, as Hickman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 Son Hickman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hickman. #SU#
Hickman stands up.
Mackre fails to land the takedown.
Mackre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackre.
Con Mackre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hickman moves into range and clinches up with Mackre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hickman jumps guard.
Mackre wants to stand but Hickman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mackre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Hickman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Mackre looking to sit in guard and control but Hickman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hickman content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Mackre is working an open guard so Hickman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Mackre instigates a clinch.
Mackre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hickman just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Mackre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Hickman pulls guard successfully.
Mackre looking to sit in guard and control but Hickman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hickman wants to stand but Mackre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hickman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mackre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hickman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SU#
Hickman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hickman slaps away a takedown attempt from Mackre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hickman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Son Hickman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Mackre.#CL2#
Mackre clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mackre manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mackre gets a clinch.
Hickman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Hickman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mackre uses from the top position.
Mackre looking to pass the guard.
Mackre prevents Hickman from getting back to his feet. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hickman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hickman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hickman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hickman wants to stand but Mackre is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Mackre is working an open guard so Hickman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Son Hickman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hickman, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Hickman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mackre clinches. #TD2#
Mackre pulls Odzimkowski into guard.
Mackre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Odzimkowski is controlling him.
Odzimkowski cracks Mackre with a solid left hand.
Odzimkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mackre is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Odzimkowski gets to his feet - Mackre follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Mackre clinches up against the cage.
Odzimkowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackre avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Odzimkowski jumps guard and drags Mackre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mackre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odzimkowski keeping moving, preventing Mackre from controlling successfully.
Odzimkowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Mackre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odzimkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Mackre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odzimkowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Odzimkowski holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Mackre has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Odzimkowski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mackre is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Odzimkowski pulls down on the head and he's put Mackre to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Albert Odzimkowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mackre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pope manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mackre lands a couple of digs.
Mackre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mackre wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Pope wants to stand up but Mackre is controlling him.
Mackre controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope wants to stand and escape but Mackre is having none of it.
Pope throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Mackre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pope is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mackre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Pope avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mackre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mackre is trying to keep Pope in close.
#SUB2#
Mackre looking for a guillotine here but Pope defends easily.
Pope really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mackre wants to stand and escape but Pope is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Con Mackre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A jab from Mackre does it's job there.#CL2#
Mackre rushes Pope and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pope just leaning against Mackre, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mackre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pope is trying to maintain a safe position but Mackre gets an underhook and turns Pope into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Mackre breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Mackre lands a big head kick that sends Pope to the canvas! Mackre follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Con Mackre!
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