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Event:
Chaos FC 18
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Tracz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKenzie defends well and Tracz ends up having to push McKenzie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Tracz takes the fight into the clinch.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Tracz.
Tracz is trying to drag McKenzie to the mat but McKenzie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McKenzie trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracz wants to take the fight to the mat but McKenzie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Tracz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tracz.
Tracz has been working on his balance at Play House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McKenzie.#T1#
McKenzie misses with an elbow over the top.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tracz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tracz working hard to break the clinch.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Tracz. #BC2#
McKenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tracz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKenzie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McKenzie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tracz. #T2#
Tracz tests McKenzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malcolm McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Tracz ducks down to avoid it.
Tracz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tracz was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
Tracz attempts a counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Tracz feints and as McKenzie raises his hands in defense, Tracz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKenzie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tracz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McKenzie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tracz is one step ahead there.
Tracz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
McKenzie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tracz postures up.
Tracz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKenzie looking to control but Tracz passes into half guard.
We've been informed that McKenzie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKenzie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tracz manages to pass to mount!
Tracz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
McKenzie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKenzie tries to hold on but Tracz postures up.
McKenzie is looking to improve his position but Tracz isn't that keen on the idea.
Tracz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenzie wants to control but Tracz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Tracz dominated that round.
That's time! Tracz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie lands a nice looking body shot.
Tracz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
Tracz swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie looks to land a left hand but Tracz moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKenzie, right into the meat.
McKenzie scores with a leg kick.
Tracz tries for a takedown but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie throws a body punch but Tracz moves out of range.
Tracz checks a low kick from McKenzie.
The fighters circling - McKenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tracz tries for a takedown but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Tracz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tracz.#T1#
Tracz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKenzie pinned against the cage. McKenzie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McKenzie with a nice cross.
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
McKenzie walks into a left hand.
Malcolm McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenzie misses with a leg kick.
McKenzie throws a low kick but Tracz moves out of range easily.
Tracz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
Tracz shoots in for a takedown but McKenzie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
McKenzie jabs at Tracz's body.
McKenzie lands a right hook to the body.
McKenzie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Tracz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McKenzie tries to sprawl but Tracz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tracz in particular looking to stall.
McKenzie is looking to control Tracz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenzie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
McKenzie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKenzie is trying to maintain the position but Tracz is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Tracz controlling the action here.
McKenzie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tracz not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tracz misses with a takedown attempt - McKenzie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McKenzie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tracz tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tracz backing away here, and McKenzie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McKenzie throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tracz counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKenzie won't be happy with that.
Tracz just content to control the position.
McKenzie can't do much from the bottom here.
McKenzie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tracz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm McKenzie 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tracz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKenzie tries a quick counter leg kick but Tracz is wise to it.
Tracz goes for a double leg but McKenzie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenzie continues to drive forward.
Tracz shoots in for a takedown but McKenzie shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Tracz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKenzie. Tracz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tracz connects with a jab.
Tracz staying out of range there.
Tracz throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tracz as he connects with a hook.
Tracz ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
Tracz tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenzie counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tracz.
Tracz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McKenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McKenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Tracz.
Tracz scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKenzie in his tracks.
McKenzie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKenzie looks to land a right hand but Tracz moved out of range.
Tracz lands with a cross.
McKenzie throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tracz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McKenzie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tracz manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie is trying to escape the mount.
McKenzie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T2#
Tracz controlling from the full mount.
McKenzie is trying to escape the mount.
Tracz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKenzie is looking to get to half guard.
Tracz blocks McKenzie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McKenzie tries to hold on but Tracz postures up.
Janusz Tracz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tracz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tracz avoids the attempt from McKenzie to control.#T3#
McKenzie is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Tracz looking to control and managing it successfully.
McKenzie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McKenzie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McKenzie is trying to control but can't.
Tracz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
McKenzie looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Tracz 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.
McKenzie pushes Tracz off looking to stand but Tracz dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McKenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tracz.
Tracz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKenzie is fending him off so far but Tracz persists. Nope, McKenzie circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenzie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McKenzie slips a straight right by Tracz.
Tracz lands a nice looking body shot.
McKenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tracz is out of range and McKenzie settles back down.
McKenzie throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tracz counters with a shoot takedown. McKenzie fights it but they end up in guard.
McKenzie wants to stand up but Tracz is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Tracz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tracz 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Tracz!
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Event:
Chaos FC 14
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva tries for a takedown but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but McKenzie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva looks for a takedown but McKenzie sprawls well.
Malcolm McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Silva.#TD2#
Silva feints and as McKenzie raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
McKenzie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McKenzie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McKenzie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#SUB#
McKenzie is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
McKenzie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
McKenzie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
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.#SUB#
McKenzie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
McKenzie working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
#SUB#
McKenzie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
McKenzie has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from McKenzie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva distracts McKenzie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
McKenzie is rocked!
Silva arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McKenzie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erick Silva!
A relieved looking Erick Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McKenzie feints and as Holden raises his hands in defense, McKenzie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKenzie content to stall in guard here.
McKenzie pushes down on Holden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holden wants to control but McKenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenzie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holden is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McKenzie prevents Holden from improving his position.#T1#
McKenzie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holden trying to control but McKenzie postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holden throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.
McKenzie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holden.
McKenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holden tries to avoid it but McKenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holden to the ground. Holden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Holden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKenzie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
McKenzie sneaks out the side door and pushes Holden away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
McKenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
McKenzie keeps control of Holden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holden wants to break free but McKenzie has control.
McKenzie jumps guard but Holden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##TD#
Holden successfully pulls guard.
McKenzie pushes down on Holden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McKenzie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKenzie stalling.
Holden is controlling McKenzie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Still in half guard, McKenzie seems content to control.#T4#
McKenzie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKenzie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm McKenzie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Holden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
McKenzie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Holden has his feet on McKenzie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Holden misses with a double jab.
Holden throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKenzie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holden throws a push kick but McKenzie slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
McKenzie gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McKenzie is continuing to stall.
McKenzie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 10th Planet Islanders. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Malcolm McKenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenzie advances to mount.
Holden gets back to half guard.
Holden wants to get back to full guard.
McKenzie controlling the pace.
Holden keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKenzie slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that McKenzie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Holden trying to control but McKenzie postures up.
McKenzie prevents Holden from improving his position.
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
McKenzie works his foot free and advances to mount.
McKenzie fails to move to back control.
McKenzie content just to control the position here.
Holden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
McKenzie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McKenzie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenzie takes Holden's back.
Holden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malcolm McKenzie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
McKenzie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holden's half guard.
Holden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKenzie is working away from the top position though.
McKenzie works his way into full mount!
McKenzie controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of McKenzie the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Holden tries to control McKenzie's body but McKenzie pushes him off. Holden squirms to his side and now McKenzie has his back!
McKenzie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
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.
More stalling from McKenzie.
Holden tries to roll but McKenzie sticks to his back.
#T3#
Good control from McKenzie.
McKenzie with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
James Holden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenzie controlling well, preventing Holden from escaping the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McKenzie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Malcolm McKenzie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holden rolls, trying to escape but McKenzie keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKenzie 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm McKenzie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
McKenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Somwan circles away.
Somwan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKenzie is looking to counter the offense by Somwan and move into the clinch.
McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Somwan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKenzie momentarily.
McKenzie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somwan scores with a nice head shot.
Somwan lands a nice shot to the body.
Somwan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
McKenzie is rocked!
McKenzie bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Somwan comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McKenzie falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McKenzie was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chinawoot Somwan!
After the fight, Chinawoot Somwan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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