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Event:
DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Androula tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch. Mack misses with a hook from the clinch. Mack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mack stalling.
Mack avoiding damage.
#BC2# Androula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mack tries to throw a body punch but Androula avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
Androula swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. Mack tries to clinch up but Androula circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Despite the aggression on Androula's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Androula jabs at Mack's body.#CL# Mack clinches up against the cage. Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Androula. Androula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack tries to clinch but Androula moves out of range. Androula looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Mack gets a clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Androula. #T2# Mack tries a knee to the head but Androula blocks it.
Androula prevents Mack from breaking the clinch. Mack misses with an elbow over the top. With the fighters up against the cage, Androula throws an elbow but misses. Mack stalling in the clinch but Androula improves position. Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Androula. Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Androula.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but Androula blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Androula's brow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mack stalling in the clinch but Androula improves position. #BC2# Androula breaks from the clinch.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Androula avoids it. Mack motions for Androula to come forward. Mack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Androula swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack. A looping hook to the body misses from Androula. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet. Mack tried to counter with a leg kick but Androula avoided it. The fighters circle momentarily. Mack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Mack tries to clinch up but Androula circles away and keeps his distance. Androula wants to counter the offense by Mack and move into the clinch position. Mack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mack tries to clinch up. Androula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mack. Androula throws a leg kick but Mack sees it coming and checks it nicely. Androula keeps the fight on the outside. Mack tries to clinch up. Androula lands with a hook. Mack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Androula paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Androula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Androula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mack. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Androula paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack wants to clinch up but Androula keeps it at a distance.#T4# A head kick misses from Androula. Androula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Androula feints the counter takedown. Mack ducks under a wild hook from Androula. Androula's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Androula duly obliges. Craig Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mack throws a leg kick that is checked and Androula counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Androula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack has Androula up against the cage in a clinch.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Androula. A head punch blocked on the inside by Androula. Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mack dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Mack clinches up against the cage. Mack tries to circle away but Androula has him pinned against the cage. Mack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Androula misses with an elbow over the top. Mack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack slips under a jab. Androula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Androula lands a jab to the head.
Mack tries to clinch up but Androula circles away and keeps his distance. Androula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Androula tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Mack.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Androula lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye. Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Androula's elbow. Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Androulas head. A bit of stalling here from Mack.
Androula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack stalls. Mack lands an elbow that stopped Androula in his tracks for a moment. #T2##BC2# Androula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Androula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Androula lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mack tries to clinch up but Androula circles away and keeps his distance. Androula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Androula paws at him with a jab and circles away. Androula throws out a counter right but Mack avoids it with no problem. Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Androula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Androula circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Mack closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice right hand lands inside from Mack. #T3##BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
Androula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Androula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mack. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mack wants to clinch up but Androula keeps it at a distance. Mack tries to clinch but Androula moves out of range. Mack misses with a hook. Androula ducked under it nicely. Androula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mack tries to clinch but Androula moves away and Androula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Androula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mack. Androula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Androula paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Mack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mack.#T4# Mack wants to clinch up but Androula keeps it at a distance. Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Androula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Androula tries to counter by closing the distance. Mack tries to clinch but Androula is having none of it. #CL# Mack moves into the clinch. Mack scores with a shot to the side of Androula's head. Mack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Androula.
Mack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Androula breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Androula lands with a good body shot.#CL# Mack closes the distance and pushes Androula back into the cage. Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Androula uses good head movement to avoid it. Mack lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC# Androula is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mack dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Mack pounces like a tiger and cracks Androula with a vicious hook! Androula is down but not out! Mack follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Mack! An intense looking Craig Mack took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im kicking new flavor in ya ear'.
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Event:
DCS STRIKE 47
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Mack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dudley lands a glancing blow to the side of Mack's head. A big left from Mack misses. Dudley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dudley cracks Mack with a right hand to the side of the head. A low kick from Dudley misses and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mack moves away from the strike by Dudley. Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mack. Craig Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage. Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack. A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land. #BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. Mack is trying to stall.
A short left from Mack. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack. A body shot lands from Mack.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley. Mack misses with some punches.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Mack. #BC2# Mack breaks from the clinch.
Dudley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2# Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack scores with a one two! Dudley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dudley with a nice cross. Dudley keeps the fight on the outside. Mack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack is looking to clinch. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudley paws at him with a jab and circles away. A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target. Mack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Mack misses with a hook to the body
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.#CL2# Mack moves into the clinch. Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dudley avoids it. Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Mack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dudley lands with a left to the head. Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mack throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Dudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mack. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off. It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Mack's shoulder, as Mack tries to avoid the shot. Mack tests Dudley's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mack ducks under a wild hook from Dudley. Mack tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2# Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. Mack misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Mack moves to clinch but Dudley breaks away letting Dudley counter with a right hand. Dudley misses with an uppercut. Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Mack tries to clinch but Dudley is having none of it. Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Mack throws a combination that misses letting Dudley counter with a right hand. Dudley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mack. Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Mack's shoulder, as Mack tries to avoid the shot. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off. Dudley misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
Mack staying out of range there. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Dudley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Dudley misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely. Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dudley misses with a looping left. Dudley throws a body shot but no joy. The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target. Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack is looking to slow Dudley down with leg kicks. Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack. Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mack! But no joy. Mack moves out of range of the leg kick from Dudley.#T1# Some bone on bone action there as Mack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mack tries to clinch up and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dudley. That did some damage! Dudley misses the shot to the body. Dudley keeps the fight on the outside. Dudley swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mack tries to clinch but Dudley is having none of it. Mack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley. Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Mack tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance. A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off. Mack is looking to clinch. #CL2# Mack clinches up with Dudley and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack misses with a right hand and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice shot lands for Dudley. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off. Dudley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dudley misses the target. Mack misses with a looping left. A swing and a miss from Dudley. Mack shapes to counter with a head kick. Mack is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Dudley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mack. Dudley stuns Mack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3# Mack darts in trying to clinch The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Mack has managed to clinch.
Mack lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards. Dudley tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dudley lands with a right to the head. Craig Mack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dudley connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off. Mack scores with a hook. Mack tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range. Dudley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mack tries to clinch but Dudley moves away enabling Dudley to counter with a crisp jab. Dudley misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dudley's knee momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mack moves out of range of the leg kick from Dudley.#T4# Mack tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance. As Mack looks to move away, Dudley throws a big counter combo but Mack just gets out of the way. Mack staying out of range there.#CL2# Mack has closed the distance and engaged Dudley in a clinch.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off. Mack throws a combination that misses and Dudley counters with a nice body shot. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Mack forces Dudley back against the cage and clinches. Mack misses with the head strike.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dudley misses with some punches.
Mack misses with a knee to the head. Mack is pushing Dudley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley looks to land a right hand but Mack moved out of range. Mack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mack tries to clinch but Dudley is having none of it. Dudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dudley is looking to counter punch. Nice defenses there by Mack. Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack tries to clinch up. Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dudley throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mack misses with a kick to the body and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut. Mack slips under a jab. Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook. Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.#T1# Mack needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there. Mack tries to clinch and Dudley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mack thinking. Dudley blocks a head kick by Mack.
Dudley slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Mack closes the distance looking to clinch and Dudley counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mack moves to clinch but Dudley breaks away and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut. Mack tries to clinch and Dudley counters with a straight right hand. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dudley is looking for a counter combo. Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well. Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Mack closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mack misses with a body shot.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Mack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mack tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range. Mack lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range. Mack wants to clinch up but Dudley keeps it at a distance. Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it. Dudley lands with a hook. Mack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack. Dudley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack walks into a jab. Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley. Dudley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2# Mack pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch. Mack working aggressively here.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow. Dudley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around? Mack prevents a body shot from Dudley. Mack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dudley. Mack looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
#BC# Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Dudley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Dudley gets tackled into the cage by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch. Mack looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head. Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage. Mack is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the cage. #BC# Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A cross from Dudley lands. Mack needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there. Craig Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dudley with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudley, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley! Damian Dudley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 43
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1# Mack tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance. Mack slips a straight right by Coolidge.#CL# Mack takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mack cracks Coolidge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mack lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mack blocks a jab. The fighters circling - Coolidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Coolidge does no damage. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coolidge swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Mack.#CL# Mack pushes Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Mack. #T1# Coolidge takes a shot to the head. #BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Coolidge misses the shot to the body. Coolidge throws a good cross that connects.
Mack scores with a body shot.
Coolidge throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Mack. Coolidge throws a jab when Mack was well out of range. Coolidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coolidge throws an off balance right hand
and Coolidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Coolidge throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Donk. Mack catches Coolidge right on the button with a cross. Mack is looking to slow Coolidge down with leg kicks. #CL# Mack rushes Coolidge and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch.
#T2# Coolidge misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coolidge thinking. Mack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A left lands for Mack.#CL# Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Coolidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mack.#CL# Coolidge gets tackled into the cage by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch. #BC2# Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
Coolidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL# Mack closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Mack scores with a body shot.
Coolidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack. Coolidge throws a body kick that misses and Coolidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mack tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance. Mack tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away.
Mack scores with a jab to the head.
Mack is looking to clinch. #T3# Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolidge circles away.
A jab from Coolidge misses. Mack ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge. Coolidge throws a leg kick but Mack sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Mack.#CL# Mack clinches. #BC2# Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coolidge walks into a left hand. Coolidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Coolidge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolidge circles away.
Coolidge is looking to score with low kicks. The fighters circling - Coolidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A quick step to the side and Mack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mack tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Coolidge pushes him off.#CL# Mack takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coolidge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4# Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coolidge swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Coolidge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coolidge throws a hook to the side of Mack's head but Mack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mack jabs Coolidge to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL# Mack has closed the distance and engaged Coolidge in a clinch.
#BC2# Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coolidge misses with a looping right. Mack defending well as Coolidge loads up on a big left hand. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Coolidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coolidge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Mack. A jab lands there for Mack. Coolidge misses with a right hand and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mack dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Coolidge tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch.
#CL# Mack clinches up with Coolidge and pushes him back against the cage. Craig Mack has scored more points in the clinch so far. Coolidge dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coolidge can do to turn this around?#BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
#CL# Mack closes the distance and clinches. Coolidge letting Mack take a breather here.#BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Coolidge fails to land with a series of punches.
Coolidge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Mack rushes Coolidge and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Coolidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Mack moves into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mack takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coolidge paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Mack wants to clinch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL# Mack clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Coolidge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mack throws a right hand that Coolidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Coolidge also avoids with ease. Mack tries to clinch enabling Coolidge to counter with a crisp jab. Donk. Coolidge catches Mack right on the button with a cross. Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge. Coolidge misses with a straight right. Mack is looking to counter punch.#CL# Mack drives through and clinches with Coolidge against the cage.
#BC2# Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coolidge swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coolidge takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mack defending well as Coolidge loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Coolidge misses its intended target. #T2# Mack tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance. Mack slips a jab from Coolidge. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Mack pushes Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch. Mack lands a left hand.
#BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack lands with a nice body punch. Mack connects with a leg kick. Coolidge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Butch Coolidge seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coolidge tries to score with a low kick but Mack moves his leg out of the way. Mack is looking to clinch. #CL# Mack has closed the distance and engaged Coolidge in a clinch.
#BC2# Coolidge breaks the clinch.
Mack throws a right and a left that Coolidge avoids nicely. Mack is looking to clinch. #CL# Mack moves into the clinch. Mack looking to stall.
#BC2# Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Mack is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Coolidge loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.#CL# Mack moves into the clinch. Coolidge being controlled against the cage.#BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack is looking to clinch. Mack throws a series of punches but Coolidge avoids them all with ease. Coolidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack. Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coolidge. Mack tries to clinch but Coolidge moves out of range. Mack connects with an inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Coolidge misses the target. Mack is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Coolidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack.#T4# Coolidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coolidge misses the jab. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Coolidge pushes him off. A swing and a miss from Coolidge. Mack throws a wild body kick that Coolidge sees coming a mile off. Coolidge misses with a body shot.
Coolidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mack sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coolidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack takes the fight into the clinch. Mack lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coolidge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coolidge lands an uppercut.#BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
Coolidge loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch. A quick step to the side and Mack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice uppercut there from Coolidge. Mack thuds a left hand into Coolidge's body. Mack is looking to clinch. A little jabbing left from Coolidge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mack tries to clinch but Coolidge is having none of it. 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 Craig Mack 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. This is the final round! #R3# Mack tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance. Mack connects with a nice looking jab.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mack tries to clinch up letting Coolidge counter with a right hand. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mack tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away.
#CL# Mack has closed the distance and engaged Coolidge in a clinch.
#BC# Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack. Mack slips under a jab from Coolidge. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack moves out of range of the strikes. Coolidge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mack slips under a jab from Coolidge. Coolidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack wants to clinch.#T1# Mack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coolidge. That did some damage! Mack ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge. Mack throws a quick counter kick to the body but Coolidge avoids it. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming. Coolidge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Coolidge misses with a hook. Mack is looking to clinch but Coolidge is avoiding it.
Mack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Coolidge misses with a body shot.
Coolidge throws the left hand but Mack avoids the punch easily. Mack half committed to a counter leg kick. A big left from Coolidge misses. Mack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT# It looks like Butch Coolidge has been cut. Coolidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coolidge throws a shot from downtown. Mack moves away and avoids it. Mack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Coolidge throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Coolidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mack. Coolidge misses with an uppercut. 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! Coolidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mack sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mack throws a counter high kick but Coolidge was just alert enough to avoid it. Coolidge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Coolidge keeps the fight on the outside. Mack punishes Coolidge's body with a nice straight punch. Coolidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Coolidge. Mack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coolidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Mack clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
Mack lands a slapping body shot.
Coolidge thows a left - swing and a miss! Mack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Mack tries to clinch but Coolidge moves out of range. Coolidge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL# Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coolidge loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL# Mack moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Coolidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coolidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coolidge momentarily.
#CL# Mack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mack with a knee to the head.
#BC2# Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
Mack tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away.
Butch Coolidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Mack finds it's way through Coolidge's defenses. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Mack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Mack pushes Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Coolidge manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge.#CL# Mack clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Coolidge breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Coolidge misses its intended target. Coolidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coolidge.#CL# Mack clinches up with Coolidge and pushes him back against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Coolidge pushes him off.#CL# Mack pushes Coolidge up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Coolidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge. Mack tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance. Coolidge throws a fast counter high kick but Mack manages to duck under it in time. Coolidge throws the left hand but Mack avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Mack showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mack, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mack! Craig Mack made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im kicking new flavor in ya ear'.
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Event:
BFF 59: Kilpatrick vs. Schaub
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Mack stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet. Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Mack avoids nicely. Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mack scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2# Mack gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Mack manages to retain guard. Mack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. 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. Peterson with a nice head shot there. Mack is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up. Peterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Peterson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mack some visible discomfort.
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! Mack tries to bench press Peterson off him but Peterson keeps the position. Peterson working the ground and pound. #SUB2# Peterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Mack is defending well. Peterson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mack some visible discomfort.
#T1# You can see the frustration on Mack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Peterson working the ground and pound. Peterson lands a nice forearm strike. Mack is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it. Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mack is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it. Peterson scoring with punches from side control. #T2# Mack takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Peterson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Peterson moves into full mount! Peterson raining down shots from the mount! Peterson with the ground and pound from mount. Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action! Peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2# Mack is rocked!#SUB2# Peterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Mack defends it well. Oh Mack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Peterson lands a couple of good shots and Mack has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Peterson scoring with big shots to the body. Mack is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Mack was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson! Our winner, Dylan Peterson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFF 57: Inuzuka vs. Boone
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Mack moves into the clinch. Mack scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Mack. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wood can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Wood gets tackled into the ropes by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch. Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2# Wood is rocked!#T1# Mack creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wood's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wood drops to his knees and Mack pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mack! An intense looking Craig Mack took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im kicking new flavor in ya ear'.
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Event:
BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1# Master shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Master's knee momentarily.#CL2# Mack closes the distance and pushes Master back into the ropes. Master throws an elbow but it misses.
Master jumps guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack. #TD# Master pulls guard successfully.
Mack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Master had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mack defends it easily. Master is trying to control the position but Mack postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack wants to pass the guard but Master is keeping the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Master keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB# Master has his feet on Mack's thighs here. He's pushed Mack off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mack screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judo Master!
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Event:
BFF 51: El Toro vs. Franca II
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Mack closes the distance and clinches. Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McGregor lands with a light punch inside. McGregor keeps control of Mack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack working hard to break the clinch. Our sources have told us that McGregor has been working on his elbows in the gym. Mack is defending well against a takedown attempt. Mack lands with a light punch inside. McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor. McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. Mack misses with a knee strike.
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! Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. McGregor tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
#T1# Mack working aggressively here.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL# McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. A short right from McGregor. Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now. Nice body punch from McGregor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGregor is keeping busy. McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mack pulls him back up using the underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack. #T2# McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack. McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. A nice right hand lands inside from McGregor. McGregor pushes Mack back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mack blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mack misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a right hand. Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes. McGregor digs a right hand underneath Mack's ribcage. Mack let out a lung full of air as it connected. McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mack pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Mack clinches. #T3##BC# McGregor breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mack. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Mack forces McGregor back against the ropes and clinches. McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGregor lands an uppercut. McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack. McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off. McGregor misses with a looping right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Mack moves into the clinch.#BC# McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. McGregor lands an uppercut. McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mack controls his hands.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Mack trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The referee is keeping an eye on Mack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Mack breaks the clinch.
#CL# McGregor drives through and clinches with Mack against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T5##BC2# Mack breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Mack has McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Mack prevents a body shot from McGregor. A short left from McGregor. McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Mack breaks the clinch.
#CL# McGregor instigates a clinch. Mack looking to slow down the pace here. McGregor lands an uppercut. Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mack lands a nice shot to the body. McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
#T6# McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. McGregor working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. Mack tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
#BC2# Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Mack forces McGregor back against the ropes and clinches. McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the ropes. McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Mack is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Mack into the ropes. Both guys are working to get underhooks. McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mack backwards. McGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T7# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor. Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Mack manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Mack misses. #CL2# Mack moves into the clinch. Mack wants to stall.
#BC2# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGregor moves away from the strike by Mack. #CL# McGregor has managed to clinch.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor. McGregor lands with a short shot to the head. Mack working aggressively here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. #T8# McGregor throws a head punch that misses. Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mack. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor. McGregor throws a head punch that misses. McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mack walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# McGregor clinches up against the ropes. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Mack stalling against the ropes.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mack is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the ropes. Mack looking to stall.
Mack is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T9##BC# McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Mack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A countering left hand to the body from Mack misses.#CL2# Mack closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes. Mack misses with a knee strike.
Mack wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. A battle for position here, against the ropes. McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside. McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head. McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. McGregor is trying to pull guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R2# McGregor lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2# Mack instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Mack tries to tie him up. A short right from McGregor on the inside. A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor. McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mack smiles and moves away.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body. Mack throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Mack breaks from the clinch.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?#CL# McGregor clinches. #T1# Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head. McGregor lands with a right to the head. Mack blocking some punches.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
McGregor blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack. McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack stops a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Conor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mack has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. Mack is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the ropes. McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head. McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow. #BC2# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch. McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands with a left to the head. McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mack. A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# McGregor closes the distance and pushes Mack back into the ropes.#T3# McGregor working aggressively here.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mack blocking some punches.
McGregor jumps guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mack pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Mack misses with a body punch.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Mack blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McGregor.
#T4# McGregor is trying to drag Mack to the mat but Mack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Mack is struggling to control the position. McGregor lands with a right to the head. Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head. Mack blocking some punches.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch. McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T5# A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land. McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mack blocks a body shot from McGregor. McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. McGregor throws a head punch that misses. McGregor blocks a body shot from Mack. McGregor throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Mack has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Mack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mack scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2# It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.#BC2# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# McGregor clinches. #T6# Mack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow. Mack digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank. Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. Mack blocking some punches.
Mack misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. McGregor lands a body punch in the clinch. McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. McGregor lands with a right to the head. Mack takes a shot to the head. #T7# McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
A short left from McGregor. McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mack to keep the fight standing. Mack gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor misses with a looping right. Mack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Mack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land. McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack trying to stall but McGregor improves his position.
McGregor presses Mack against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGregor misses with the head strike.
Mack takes a shot to the head. #T8# McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Mack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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! McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Mack manages to break the clinch.
McGregor connects with a body shot.#CL2# Mack closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the ropes. McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow. A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor. Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards. McGregor blocks a body shot from Mack. Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McGregor misses with the head strike.
#T9##BC2# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes. Mack looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Mack leaning his opponent against the ropes. McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards. Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack is trying to break free. McGregor lands a nice uppercut. Craig Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McGregor tries to pull guard but Mack won't allow it.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor. Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Conor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round. I think McGregor 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Conor McGregor! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Conor McGregor! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Conor McGregor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
BFF 46: Bull vs. El Toro Jr.
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1# Mack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bob takes a step back to recover. Mack lands a head kick!
Craig Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Mack coming out on top. Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little feinted left hand from Bob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Bob closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mack quickly recovers to half guard. Bob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mack wants to get back to full guard. Mack is trying to stand.
Mack has his hands clasped together around Bob's back. He's all about the action. Mack is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Bob performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bob seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mack for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Bob instigates a clinch. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mack tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Bob lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2# Mack pushes Bob off and gets back to his feet. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack tries to clinch up. Mack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Bob pushes Mack up against the ropes in a clinch. Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mack landing knees to the head.
Mack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bob as Mack tries to tie him up. Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Mack is trying to break free. Mack misses with an elbow strike.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob jumps guard but Mack stands there with Bob around his waist. Bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but Bob blocks with his arms.
Bob has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silent Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mack misses with a short punch on the inside. Mack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bob.
Mack taking a breather. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mack misses with an elbow over the top. Mack is pushing Bob up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Bob tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mack wants to stall.
Mack wants to stall.
#T5# Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack pushes off an throws an elbow but Bob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Bob lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mack or not. Mack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Mack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bob is keeping busy. Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Bob manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T6# Bob wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Mack trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom. Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position. Mack is looking to work some ground and pound but Bob has wrist control. Bob is trying to control the position but Mack postures up. Mack throws an elbow that misses. Bob uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by Bob!#REVR##T7# Bob's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mack wants to sweep here but Bob controlling him for the moment. Bob is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. As Mack tries to get set, Bob tries to push him back and clinch up but Mack manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Bob clinches. Mack tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bob blocks an uppercut.
#TD# Bob pulls guard. Mack being controlled here momentarily. Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
#T9# Bob keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass. Bob seems keen to control Mack's posture. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mack dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R2# Mack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bob's head. Mack wants to clinch.#TD# Bob closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mack to the mat! Mack manages to get full guard. Mack 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. Mack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bob controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# Mack wants to hit a switch here but Bob passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mack there! Bob tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #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. Bob's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. 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. Bob has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Bob tries to push Mack's head away but Mack is holding on tight. Silent Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mack tries to hold on but Bob postures up.#T3# Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack is still trying to improve position. Bob controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mack tries to hold on but Bob postures up. Bob controlling the pace for now. Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Bob has a good base and remains in mount. Bob wants to control but instead Mack manages to regain half guard. Mack is trying to get back to full guard.#T5# Bob is taking a breather. Mack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Further stalling from Bob.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off. Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mack as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bob's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T6##BC2# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bob shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mack as he jumps to the side. Mack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silent Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bob moves forwards but Mack connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2# Mack closes the distance and clinches. Bob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob. Craig Mack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bob dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow. Bob's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T7# Bob tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bob is trying to pull guard but Mack turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Mack pushes Bob back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. The referee calls for Bob to work.
#BC2# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mack tries to clinch up. Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mack manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mack. Mack being controlled against the ropes. Bob blocks an uppercut.
#T8# Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack misses with an elbow over the top. Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bob has him pressed against the ropes.#TD# Bob gets control of Mack's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bob will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard. Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bob keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. Bob looking to control.
#T9# Bob pulls Mack in close to his closed guard and prevents Mack from doing any damage or advancing position. Bob keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bob trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mack wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Craig Mack! Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Craig Mack! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Craig Mack!
Craig Mack wins by unanimous decision! Craig Mack took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im kicking new flavor in ya ear'.
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Event:
BFF 41: Cain vs. Ambe
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1# Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oken paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack tries to clinch up. Oken throws out a counter right but Mack avoids it with no problem. Mack slips a straight right by Oken. Oken cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Mack walks into a left hand. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oken, as that shot connected.
Oken scores with a decent looking hook.#CL# Mack closes the distance and pushes Oken back into the ropes. Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Oken.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oken is defending well for now. Oken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oken scores with a shoulder strike. Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Mack avoiding damage as Oken throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oken misses with a hook from the clinch. Mack throws an elbow that misses.
#BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Oken circles away.
Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Mack's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mack slips a straight right by Oken. Oken misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Oken misses with a looping right. Oken throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily. Mack tries to clinch but Oken moves out of range. Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Oken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mack works Oken's body with a nice hook. Oken misses with a left hand and Mack counters with a lovely straight right hand! Oken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away. It looked like Mack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mack slips a straight right by Oken. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oken paws at him with a jab and circles away. Oken might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Oken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Mack misses the target. Mack on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mack moves out of range as Oken strikes.#CL# Mack clinches up against the ropes. Mack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Mack. #T2##BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Oken fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the ropes. Oken lands a shoulder strike. Oken misses with a punch to the body.
Mack lands a body shot. Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oken backwards. #BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack forces Oken back against the ropes and clinches. Oken misses with a hook from the clinch. Oken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oken throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Mack pushes Oken up against the ropes in a clinch. Mack is stalling here.
Mack throws a head punch that misses. Oken misses with the head strike.
Oken misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Oken swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Oken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oken scores with a nice strike. Oken lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Oken gets in close and instigates a clinch. Oken working aggressively here.
Oken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now. Oken swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. Oken working aggressively here.
Come on Mack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oken has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mack seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oken can turn it around. Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack slips under a jab. Oken fails to land with a series of punches.
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oken. Mack tries to clinch but Oken moves out of range. #T4# Mack tries to clinch there but Oken circles away.
Oken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Mack just misses with a punch to the body.
Oken keeps the fight on the outside. It seemed like Oken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Oken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mack had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Oken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oken jabbing away but nothing is landing. Oken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mack. It looked like Mack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Oken throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Oken moves into the clinch. Oken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oken misses with a short punch on the inside. Mack avoiding damage as Oken throws knees to the body.
Oken takes a shot to the head. #BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack tries to clinch but Oken moves out of range. Mack blocks a jab.#CL# Mack forces Oken back against the ropes and clinches. Oken misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Mack manages to break the clinch.
#T5# Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oken. Mack wants to clinch up but Oken keeps it at a distance. Mack ducks under a wild hook from Oken. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Oken misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely. Mack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Mack drops his hands momentarily and Oken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL# Mack clinches up against the ropes. With the fighters up against the ropes, Mack throws an elbow but misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oken. Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Oken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it. Oken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oken tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Oken back against the ropes. Mack prevents a body shot from Oken. Oken throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. Oken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mack tries to work over Oken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oken has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
#T6# Oken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oken tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body. Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Oken.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mack's corner calls for a 1-2. Mack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Oken scores with a hook to the body. Mack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Oken rushes Mack and presses him up against the ropes. Oken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oken throws a hook but Mack blocks it. Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Oken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mack's corner calls for a 1-2. Mack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sloppy strikes from Oken. Those never looked like landing. Mack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oken throws a big shot that misses. Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oken.#T7##CL# Mack drives through and clinches with Oken against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mack prevents a body shot from Oken. Oken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mack just leaning against Oken, taking a breather. Oken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oken lands with an overhand left. A big left from Oken misses. #CL2# Oken clinches up against the ropes. Oken misses with the head strike.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack lands a hook to the side of the head. Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oken is defending well for now. Oken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oken takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Mack clinches up against the ropes.#T8# Mack pushes Oken back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oken misses with the head strike.
Oken throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. Mack tries to throw a body punch but Oken avoids it by throwing Mack back against the ropes. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Oken misses with a short punch on the inside. Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oken avoids it. Oken has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Oken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack controlling the action here for a moment.
Mack lands a nice uppercut. Oken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now. Oken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oken misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land. #BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oken misses with an uppercut. #T9# Oken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mack moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Oken keeps the fight on the outside. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Oken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Oken pushes him off. Mack wants to clinch and Oken counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Oken thows a left - swing and a miss! Donk. Oken catches Mack right on the button with a cross. Oken lands the left hand. Mack dips to his left and cracks Oken with an uppercut! Mack ducks under a wild hook from Oken. Danga de danga de dang - Oken scores with a four punch combination! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mack slips a jab from Oken. A big right from Oken misses. Oken cracks Mack with a good jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice inside leg kick there by Mack. That's going to slow Oken down. #CL2# Oken rushes Mack and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Oken dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R2# Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. As Mack backs off Oken throws a huge counter combo but Mack manages to avoid it all. Mack tries to clinch but Oken moves out of range. Oken throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it. Oken misses with a right hand and Mack counters with a big head kick but Oken shrugs it off. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Oken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A jab lands there for Oken.#CL2# Oken moves into the clinch. Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Oken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.#BC# Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack takes one to the side of the head.
Oken throws the left hand but Mack avoids the punch easily. Tony Oken seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oken takes one on the button. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oken paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack lands a really nice looking cross but Oken seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mack ducks under a wild hook from Oken. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. Mack wants to clinch up but Oken keeps it at a distance.#T1# Oken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Oken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Oken blocks a head kick by Mack.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Oken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oken paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mack tries to clinch but Oken is having none of it. Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oken. Oken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away. Oken misses with a wild combination.
Oken swinging wildly here.
Oken misses with a looping left. Oken throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Mack wants to clinch. Oken throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mack slips under a jab from Oken.#CL# Mack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack avoiding damage as Oken throws knees to the body.
Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oken backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oken has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Oken misses with the head strike.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
Oken stalks Mack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mack's face. Mack staggers backwards, shaken. A looping hook to the body misses from Oken. Mack does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from Oken misses. Oken throws a shot from downtown. Mack moves away and avoids it.#T3# Oken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Oken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mack is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oken finds it's way round the side to connect with Mack's head. Mack wants to clinch. Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mack is looking to clinch. Mack misses with a body shot.
Mack tries to clinch but Oken moves out of range. Mack tries to clinch up but Oken circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Oken moves into the clinch successfully.
Oken blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
Oken misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack wants to clinch. Oken keeps the fight on the outside. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Mack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Oken working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oken swats him away and circles back towards the center. Oken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mack.#CL2# Oken moves into the clinch. Oken avoids a wild elbow strike from Mack. Mack trying to land knees to the body.
Mack lands a right hand. Oken lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards. Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Oken.
#T5# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oken as Mack tries to tie him up. Mack looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land. Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Oken trying to land knees to the body.
Oken trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oken scores with a hook. Oken throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Oken darts in and clinches Mack up against the ropes.#BC# Mack breaks the clinch.
Oken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack. Oken misses with a straight right. Oken keeps the fight on the outside. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T6# Oken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mack. Mack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mack is looking to clinch but Oken is avoiding it.
Mack with a hook. Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Oken misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oken thuds a left hand into Mack's body.#CL# Oken gets tackled into the ropes by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch. Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oken misses with some punches.
Come on Mack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oken working aggressively here.
Oken misses with some punches.
Oken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T7# Mack looking to stall.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside. Oken misses with a hook from the clinch. Oken has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Oken lands a shoulder strike. Oken missing with knees to the body.
Oken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now. Oken takes a shot to the head. Oken can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
Mack presses Oken against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Oken is breathing heavily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mack. Mack misses with a hook from the clinch. Mack blocks an uppercut.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oken backwards. #CUT# It looks like Tony Oken has been cut. Mack trying to control the position but instead, Oken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mack into the ropes. Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oken backwards. #T8##BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Oken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Oken throws a hook to the side of Mack's head but Mack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Oken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Oken throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Oken lands a left hand.
Mack gets through Oken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Oken working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oken. Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Oken circles away.
#T9# Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Oken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Oken. Oken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Oken lands a two punch combo.
Oken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mack is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Mack tries to keep at a distance but Oken has taken the fight into the clinch. Oken working aggressively here.
Oken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mack. Craig Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oken throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack. Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Oken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it. Mack lands with a light punch inside. Oken prevents a body shot from Mack.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Oken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Oken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tony Oken! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tony Oken! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tony Oken!
Tony Oken wins by unanimous decision! Tony Oken was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
BFF 30: LHW Tag Round 3-2
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1# Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy. Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards. Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Mack breaks the clinch.
#CL# Mack moves into the clinch. Mack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Mack looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# Silva prevents a body shot from Mack. #BC# Mack manages to break the clinch.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL# Mack moves into the clinch. Mack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards. Mack is stalling here.
Mack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
#T2# Mack scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. #BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Mack has Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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!#BC# Mack manages to break the clinch.
Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack clinches. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mack scores with a shoulder strike. Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mack prevents it.
#T3# A bit of stalling here from Mack.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mack after a bit of a struggle. Craig Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva. Mack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Silva with the counter takedown but Mack avoids it easily. Mack tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva. #T4# Mack scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. #BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Mack takes the fight into the clinch. Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva takes one to the chin there. Silva shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mack looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely. Silva feints the counter takedown.#CL# Mack closes the distance and clinches. Mack lands a hook to the side of the head.#T5# Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mack pushes Silva back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mack tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Mack gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mack. Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle. Silva is looking for a takedown.#T6##BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Mack has managed to clinch.
Mack lands a left hand.
#BC2# Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance. Silva feints the counter takedown. Silva circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mack won't be happy with that. This has been an exciting period of action! Mack manages to get back to half guard. Silva moves nicely into side control. Silva looks up at the clock and then as Mack takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva trying to control the position but Mack is working away. Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T7# Mack takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Mack is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. 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. Mack is looking for a sweep. Mack on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Mack wants to control but Silva postures up. Silva lands an elbow. Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Silva working the head with strikes. Silva lands a nice forearm strike. Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Mack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T8# Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mack wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Mack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots. Mack tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Mack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though. Silva trying to control from half guard but Mack is working away. Mack trying to control but Silva postures up.
#T9# Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2# Mack is rocked! Silva trying to control from Mack's half guard. Mack has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Silva lands a couple of digs. Oh Mack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Silva gets to his feet and stands over Mack, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mack felt that one! Silva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mack from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva! During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 5
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Mack trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it. Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Mack throws a head punch that misses. Mack misses with some punches.
Mack wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow. Johnson blocks a body shot from Mack. Mack misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1##CL2# Johnson clinches up with Mack and pushes him back against the ropes. Johnson tries to work over Mack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land. Johnson pushes Mack back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mack controls the action.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Craig Mack has been cut. Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. Mack working aggressively here.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land. Mack is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.#T2# Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Mack is trying to stall.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mack tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. Mack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Mack misses with a hook from the clinch. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Mack is trying to stall.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mack, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Mack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Johnson has Mack pressed against the ropes, preventing Mack from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Mack tries to tie him up. Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson presses Mack against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Johnson avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Johnson lands a nice uppercut. Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack throws a head punch that misses. Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Mack misses with some punches.
Mack working aggressively here.
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.#T5# Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mack trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mack into the ropes. Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Mack looking to slow down the pace here. Mack misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Mack tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
#T6# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Johnson pushes Mack back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack misses with an elbow over the top. Mack tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mack pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack working hard to break the clinch. Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards. Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Johnson.
#T7# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mack, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow. Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Mack misses with some punches.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. Mack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack takes a shot to the head. #T8# Mack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mack back against the ropes. Mack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mack is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Mack throws a head punch that misses. Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Johnson digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank. Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson. Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T9# Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mack or not. Mack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Mack misses with a hook from the clinch. Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the ropes. Mack tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mack back against the ropes. Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mack missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mack. Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Mack. Well Mack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Craig Mack! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Craig Mack!
Craig Mack wins by majority decision!
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 2
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1# Rickerson misses with a wild combination.
Rickerson throws an overhand right that lands on Mack's shoulder, as Mack tries to avoid the shot. Rickerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rickerson throws a combination that misses and Mack counters with a low kick, right behind Rickerson 's knee. Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickerson circles away.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickerson circles away.
Mack throws a good cross that connects.
#CL# Mack closes the distance and pushes Rickerson back into the ropes. Rickerson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rickerson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mack tries to break the clinch but Rickerson is controlling the position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rickerson as Mack tries to tie him up. Rickerson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Mack breaks the clinch.
A combination from Rickerson does no damage. Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mack moves out of range of the strikes. Mack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rickerson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL# Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land. With the fighters up against the ropes, Mack throws an elbow but misses. Mack gets through Rickerson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Rickerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rickerson doesn't seem bothered though. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickerson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Craig Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mack with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rickerson.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Rickerson.
Mack is looking for a counter combo. Mack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rickerson has time to react. 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! Mack throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Mack blocks a head kick by Rickerson.
Mack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rickerson looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well. Rickerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rickerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Mack has closed the distance and engaged Rickerson in a clinch.
Mack throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Mack. Rickerson is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mack. Rickerson looks winded!#BC2# Rickerson breaks the clinch.
#CL# Mack has closed the distance and engaged Rickerson in a clinch.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rickerson.
Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rickerson backwards. Mack stalling in the clinch but Rickerson improves position. Rickerson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rickerson trying to land knees to the body.
Mack works on Rickerson's body with a couple of short punches. Rickerson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T3# Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack moves into the clinch successfully.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mack lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mack taking a breather. Mack throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mack clinches up with Rickerson and pushes him back against the ropes. Rickerson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rickerson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Mack. Rickerson stalling in the clinch but Mack improves position. #T4##BC# Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mack tries to clinch up but Rickerson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Mack instigates a clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Rickerson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mack is trying to maintain a safe position but Rickerson gets an underhook and turns Mack into the ropes. Mack is looking to control Rickerson's arms but Rickerson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the ropes. #BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Mack closes the distance and clinches. Rickerson has Mack pressed against the ropes.
Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mack will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rickerson up against the ropes. Rickerson is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Mack.
#T5# Rickerson prevents Mack from breaking the clinch. Mack pushes Rickerson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rickerson has Mack pressed against the ropes, preventing Mack from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mack. Rickerson scores with a hook to the body. Rickerson scores with a nice hook to the head. Rickerson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Mack avoiding damage as Rickerson throws knees to the body.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Mack gets through Rickerson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick. Rickerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mack is just out of range.#T6# Mack throws a head kick but Rickerson moves out of range.
Mack fails in his attempt to clinch. Mack tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rickerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Rickerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rickerson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Rickerson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2# Rickerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickerson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mack stuns Rickerson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rickerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rickerson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rickerson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Mack clinches up with Rickerson and pushes him back against the ropes. Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rickerson backwards. Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T7##BC2# Rickerson breaks the clinch.
Mack cracks Rickerson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rickerson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rickerson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL# Mack has Rickerson up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC# Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack tries to clinch up but Rickerson circles away and keeps his distance. Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickerson circles away.
#CL# Mack takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Mack breaks from the clinch.
Mack darts in trying to clinch and Rickerson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T8# Mack tries to clinch up. Rickerson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Rickerson pushes him off. Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mack tries to clinch there but Rickerson circles away.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Rickerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rickerson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rickerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickerson circles away.
Mack tries to clinch but Rickerson moves away and Rickerson counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mack lands a slapping body shot.
Mack is looking to clinch. Rickerson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mack rather than just go for the knockout. Mack doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickerson circles away.
Rickerson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mack tries to clinch but Rickerson is having none of it. Mack tries to clinch there but Rickerson circles away.
#T9# Rickerson throws a sloppy head kick and Mack moves out of range easily. Mack throws a big counter combination but Rickerson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mack tries to clinch but Rickerson moves out of range. #CL2# Rickerson forces Mack back against the ropes and clinches.#BC# Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rickerson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rickerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rickerson throws a head kick that misses. Mack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rickerson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Rickerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Rickerson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mack wants to clinch up but Rickerson keeps it at a distance. Rickerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away. A punch combination from Rickerson misses. #CL# Mack takes the fight into the clinch. Rick Rickerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Mack showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mack 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Craig Mack! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Craig Mack! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Craig Mack!
Craig Mack wins by unanimous decision! Rick Rickerson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll touch your muffins, NO HOMO!!!!'.
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