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Event:
KoF: IW Devil's Night
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balogun throws a jab when Mack was well out of range.
Mack throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balogun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balogun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Mack misses its intended target.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Balogun to counter with a crisp jab.
Tunde Balogun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Balogun instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Balogun breaks the clinch.
Balogun cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mack looks to throw a body kick
and Balogun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mack connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Balogun instigates a clinch.
Mack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Balogun breaks from the clinch.
Mack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balogun lands a nice looking body shot.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mack throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balogun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mack throws a lazy body kick
enabling Balogun to counter with a crisp jab.
Balogun lands a jab to Mack's midsection.
Balogun lands a slapping body shot.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balogun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Balogun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balogun lands with a right to the head.
Mack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balogun blocks it with crossed arms.
Balogun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balogun.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balogun.
Balogun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balogun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Balogun avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Balogun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mack throws a body kick that misses
and Balogun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Balogun moves into the clinch successfully.
Balogun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mack backwards. #BC2#
Balogun breaks the clinch.
Mack misses with a body kick.
Balogun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mack misses with a jab to the body
and Balogun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Mack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balogun has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mack tries to move into range but Balogun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balogun throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Balogun has managed to clinch.
Balogun effectively controlling the action here.
Balogun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balogun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Balogun breaks the clinch.
Mack looks for the body kick but Balogun saw that one coming.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Balogun gets a clinch. #T4#
A short right from Balogun on the inside.
Balogun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balogun scores with a shoulder strike.
Balogun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balogun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mack looking to throw knees to the head but Balogun is blocking nicely.
Balogun managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Balogun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Balogun.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balogun.
Balogun lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Balogun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mack misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Balogun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balogun avoiding damage.
Mack takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tunde Balogun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Balogun darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Mack tries a knee to the head but Balogun blocks it.
Balogun lands a body shot.
Mack takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Balogun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balogun works Mack's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Balogun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Balogun on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Mack has been cut.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tunde Balogun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balogun lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Balogun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack throws a lazy body kick
and Balogun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balogun lands with a hook. Mack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Mack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tunde Balogun seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Balogun has Mack up against the cage in a clinch.
Balogun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balogun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balogun pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Balogun.
#BC2#
Balogun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mack misses with the body kick
and Balogun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balogun lands a jab to Mack's midsection.
Balogun lands a nice hook to Mack's body. Mack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balogun checks a leg kick.
Mack looks to throw a body kick
and Balogun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2##CL2#
Balogun rushes Mack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Balogun breaks the clinch.
Balogun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Balogun. Beautiful body shot.
Balogun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balogun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mack at a distance.
Mack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balogun checks it well.
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Balogun. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balogun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mack at a distance.
#CL2#
Balogun takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Balogun managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
#BC2#
Balogun breaks from the clinch.
Balogun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Balogun closes the distance and clinches.
Balogun presses Mack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack letting Balogun take a breather here.
Balogun scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Balogun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Balogun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Balogun lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Balogun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Balogun.
Nice straight punches there by Balogun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balogun.#T4##CL2#
Balogun gets a clinch.
Balogun lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
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!
Balogun lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Balogun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balogun lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Balogun lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Balogun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balogun scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Balogun clinches up against the cage.
Balogun scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head. #BC2#
Balogun breaks from the clinch.
Balogun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balogun scores with a jab. Mack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Mack is rocked!
Balogun drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mack right on the button. Mack goes down! Balogun follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Balogun gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tunde Balogun! |
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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Farva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mack to the mat! Mack manages to get full guard.
Farva is stalling in the full guard.
Farva wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Farva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farva controls the pace.
Farva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Farva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is trying to keep Farva in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Farva cracks Mack with a solid left hand.
Farva is working Mack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Farva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Mack is rocked!
Mack being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Mack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farva postures up and lands a big shot to Mack's brow. #T2#
Farva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mack covers up, he's hurt! Farva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Farva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Farva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Farva!
After winning the bout, Rodney Farva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Proving Grounds III HW
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mack avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Fisher has Mack pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fisher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mack tumbling to the mat - Fisher dives into Mack's guard.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Mack blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.#SUB#
Mack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fisher uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack stops Fisher from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fisher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Fisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Mack manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fisher.
Fisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fisher is aware though and is defending well.
Mack wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher postures up.
Mack keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass. #T2#
Fisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mack looking to control.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mack looking for a triangle here. Fisher is fighting it but it looks tight! Mack pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fisher is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Mack!
Frank Mack tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Oakley Fisher spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams stalls.
Mack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams stalling the fight.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Mack looks winded!
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Good body shot from Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Williams cracks Mack with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mack looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Williams finish him?
#ROC#Mack is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Frank Mack has been cut.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?#T1#
Mack walks straight into a right hand from Williams - that's dropped him! Williams jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mack from any more punishment! Mack complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quinnen Williams!
Quinnen Williams retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Quinnen Williams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Golden Claws
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there.
Mack tried to counter with a leg kick but Akinaga avoided it.
Mack slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Mack quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Akinaga misses.
Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Akinaga and sends Mack crashing to the mat! Akinaga follows him down to the mat - Mack regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Frank Mack has been cut.
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!
Akinaga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akinaga wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position.
Mack tries to roll over but Akinaga keeps him under control.
Akinaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Akinaga trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mack defending well though.
Mack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akinaga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akinaga throwing strikes but missing.
Akinaga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akinaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akinaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mack is tightening it up a little... Akinaga has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akinaga reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akinaga taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Mack!
Frank Mack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eriksson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Eriksson looks winded!
Eriksson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mack.
Eriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mack thows a body kick. Eriksson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mack looks to land a body kick but Eriksson moved away.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mack lands a nice looking body kick.
Mack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mack with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Eriksson avoids it.
Eriksson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eriksson moves out of range of the body kick from Mack.
#T1#
Mack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Mack half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Mack lands but Eriksson takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Donald Eriksson has been cut.
Mack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eriksson checks it well.
Eriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
No joy there for Eriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Eriksson throws a big shot that misses.
Mack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mack misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Eriksson misses. #T2#
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack throws a quick counter head kick but Eriksson was just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mack.
Mack throws a chopping leg kick but Eriksson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eriksson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mack.
Mack slips a jab from Eriksson.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Eriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Mack throws a leg kick but Eriksson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mack defending well as Eriksson loads up on a big left hand.
As Eriksson looks to move away, Mack throws a big counter combo but Eriksson just gets out of the way.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Eriksson misses its intended target.
Mack throws a quick counter head kick but Eriksson was just out of range.#T3#
Mack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eriksson defends well and Mack ends up having to push Eriksson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eriksson missing with a left hand there. Mack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Eriksson.
Crunch! Mack slams his shin into Eriksson's torso.
Mack throws out a leg kick but Eriksson moves out of range and Mack only half commits.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
Eriksson jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well.
Eriksson connects with a body shot.
Eriksson swings widly with a right hand
and Mack counters with a body kick that stops Eriksson in his tracks momentarily.
Eriksson misses with a jab to the body
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mack - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mack. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eriksson avoids the head kick by Mack.
#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mack - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack throws a body punch but Eriksson moves out of range.
Eriksson blocks a head kick by Mack.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mack tries to counter by clinching up but Eriksson breaks away and moves out of range.
Eriksson 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.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eriksson.
Mack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eriksson manages to circle out of the way.
Mack throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Donald Eriksson's cut even more.
Mack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Eriksson.
As Eriksson tries to get set, Mack tries to push him back and clinch up but Eriksson manages to avoid the attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Eriksson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mack throws a solid leg kick but Eriksson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mack.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Mack counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Eriksson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Eriksson blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Mack is looking for a counter combo.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mack throws a low kick but Eriksson moves out of range easily.
Eriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Mack counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.
Mack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eriksson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mack tries a low kick but Eriksson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mack digs a good hook to Eriksson's body.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Mack misses.
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriksson.
Eriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Mack counters with a nice right hand that sends Eriksson toppling to the canvas! Eriksson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mack finish him?!
Mack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Eriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mack throws a counter high kick but Eriksson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eriksson is fending him off so far but Mack persists. Nope, Eriksson circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Eriksson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eriksson misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a body kick. #T2#
Eriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mack. Mack obviously looking to wear him down.
Donald Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Mack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD#
Mack lands a big head kick that sends Eriksson tumbling to the mat! Mack takes a step backwards and waves Eriksson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Eriksson is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Mack.
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
Mack lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mack - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mack. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
Eriksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eriksson swings widly with a right hand
and Mack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Mack.
Mack feints and then cracks Eriksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eriksson down.
Mack closes the distance and clinches up with Eriksson, looking for a takedown. Mack pushes Eriksson against the cage but Eriksson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eriksson takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Mack scores with a leg kick.
Eriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
As Eriksson tries to get set, Mack tries to push him back and clinch up but Eriksson manages to avoid the attempt.
Mack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eriksson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank Mack is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Mack counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mack lands a head kick!
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eriksson's knee momentarily.
Mack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Mack.
Eriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack counters with an outside leg kick.
Mack delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Eriksson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mack lands with a slapping head kick.
Eriksson takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Mack.
Mack throws a monster overhand right that drops Eriksson! Mack follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Mack!
A less than humble Frank Mack misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FIVE
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Ivanans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mack to the ground. Ivanans is now in Mack's guard.
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mack keeping full guard, as Ivanans tries to pass.
Ivanans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanans lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanans stacks Mack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanans!
Ivanans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Ivanans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ivanans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ivanans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivanans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU2#
Ivanans decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Ivanans shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivanans stands and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Ivanans scores with punches from side control.
Mack is trying to control Ivanans's posture but Ivanans avoids it.
Ivanans working the ground and pound.
Mack prevents Ivanans from improving position.
Mack manages to get back to half guard.
Ivanans scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Mack trying to hold on to Ivanans's head to control him but Ivanans postures up.
Ivanans tries to pass to full mount but Mack defends it.
Ivanans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mack trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ivanans manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ivanans goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mack is on top in guard.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Ivanans is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raitis Ivanans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ivanans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Ivanans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanans showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanans pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack tries to roll over but Ivanans keeps him under control.
Ivanans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but Ivanans is very close to passing his half guard.
Mack wants to stand back up but Ivanans manages to pass into side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ivanans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Ivanans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanans working the body and head with strikes.
Mack is being controlled here. #SU2#
Ivanans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ivanans wants to clinch.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mack pinned against the cage. Mack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Mack digs a good hook to Ivanans's body.
Ivanans is breathing heavily.
Ivanans shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanans shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Mack lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
Mack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Ivanans with a poor takedown
and Mack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivanans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mack throws a wild body kick that Ivanans sees coming a mile off.
Mack throws a leg kick but Ivanans sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanans is defended easily by Mack.
Mack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanans moves away.#TD2#
Ivanans shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mack looking to control.
Ivanans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ivanans is trying to hold Mack in close to prevent damage but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
Mack is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivanans!
Mack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanans is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanans tries to lock up and control but Mack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mack tries to control but Ivanans wriggling away.
Ivanans is trying to escape the mount.
Mack looking to control but Ivanans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Mack wants to control the action but instead Ivanans gets a body lock and reverses into Mack's guard! Nice work!
Mack wants to control but Ivanans passes easily into half guard.
Ivanans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanans wants to take a breather but Mack is having none of it.
Mack gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Mack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanans looking to pass the guard.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivanans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 Frank Mack.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Mack!
In his post fight interview, Frank Mack started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Mack slaps away a takedown attempt from Labasil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Labasil wants to land a leg kick but Mack is out of range.
Mack thinks about countering with a body kick.
Labasil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Labasil fails with the takedown
and Mack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Labasil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Mack has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mack.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Labasil gets a double leg takedown into Mack's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Labasil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mack keeping moving, preventing Labasil from controlling successfully.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Labasil is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Labasil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Labasil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Labasil controlling from the top position.
Labasil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Labasil wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mack is trying to keep Labasil in close.
Mack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Labasil seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Labasil has an active guard here but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
Labasil is not content to let Mack control the position.#SUB#
Labasil throws some strikes from the bottom but Mack isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Labasil is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Mack!
Frank Mack tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Mack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Mack moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Bones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Bones has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones controlling the pace.
Bones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Bones there. #T1#
Mack wants to improve his position but Bones is controlling well.
Bones controlling the action here.
Bones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mack is looking to improve his position.
Mack is trying to control but Bones passes into side control!
Mack is trying to escape the position but Bones is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bones is staying tight to Mack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bones lands an elbow.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mack tries to bench press Bones off him but Bones keeps the position. #T3#
Mack is trying to control Bones's posture but Bones avoids it. #SUB2#
Bones is trying to get an arm triangle but Mack is defending well.
Mack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mack gets full guard.
Bones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Bones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mack has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bones is looking to defend but Mack has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bones! Mack pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Mack!
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