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Event:
BLAZE 22 - ALLU VS SLAISSI
Date: Apr 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Bogo ducks down to avoid it.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mack sprawls and moves away.
Bogo ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Mack with a jab.
Mack misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mack is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack is looking for a sweep. Bogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack wants to control but Bogo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mack gets back to full guard.
Bogo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bogo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mack is trying to control the position but Bogo postures up. #T1#
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bogo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bogo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bogo, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bogo 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 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
BLAZE 19 - BERNARD VS DOYLE
Date: Mar 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mack misses with a leg kick #TD#
and De Janeiro counters with a shoot takedown. Mack fights it but they end up in guard.
Mack wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Janeiro manages to pass to side control.
Mack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REVB#
Mack wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but De Janeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Janeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Mack defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack tries to get to full guard but De Janeiro has control of the leg.
De Janeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Janeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Janeiro prevents Mack from improving his position.
De Janeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Janeiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but De Janeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
De Janeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
De Janeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Janeiro not doing much here.
Mack moves into full guard.
#SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mack is looking for a triangle here but De Janeiro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
De Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
The referee asks De Janeiro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. De Janeiro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mack prevents De Janeiro from improving position.
Mack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Janeiro happy to just control the position for now.
De Janeiro works to advance to full mount. Mack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Janeiro controlling from mount.
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but De Janeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack is still trying to improve position.
Mack regains half guard.
Mack trying to hold on to De Janeiro's head to control him but De Janeiro postures up.
De Janeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio De Janeiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mack wants it to stay on the feet.
De Janeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Mack, looking for a takedown. De Janeiro pushes Mack against the cage but Mack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Janeiro avoids the head kick by Mack.
De Janeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
De Janeiro drives through with a takedown into Mack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been informed that Mack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Janeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Janeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
De Janeiro stands and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
De Janeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mack is looking to regain half guard here but De Janeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
De Janeiro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mack wants to control but De Janeiro postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Janeiro takes a little break here. Mack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
De Janeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mack wants to control but De Janeiro postures up.#SUB#
De Janeiro tries for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
Mack tries to improve position but can't.
Mack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mack wants to improve his position but De Janeiro is controlling well.
#T3#
De Janeiro 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by De Janeiro.#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
De Janeiro controlling the pace.
De Janeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
De Janeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Janeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mack defends well and De Janeiro ends up having to push Mack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio De Janeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
De Janeiro successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
De Janeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
De Janeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mack is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack wants to control from the top but De Janeiro keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio De Janeiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
De Janeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Janeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
De Janeiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but De Janeiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mack tries to roll over but De Janeiro keeps him under control.
De Janeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mack is controlling De Janeiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Janeiro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mack is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rio De Janeiro!
Rio De Janeiro retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Rio De Janeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BLAZE 15 - HALL VS BERNARD
Date: Feb 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mack wants to control but Brat is keeping him busy.
Mack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mack wants to get back to full guard.
Brat is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Brat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
Brat moves nicely into side control.
Brat working away.
Mack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brat trying to control the position but Mack is working away.
Brat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Brat working away.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
Brat working away.
Brat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mack struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mack lands with a cross. #T3#
Mack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brat.
Brat takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Mack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mack lands in his opponent's guard.
Mack wants to control from the top but Brat keeps moving.
Brat is trying to keep Mack in close.
Brat 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.
Brat trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Mack advances to half guard.
We've been informed that Mack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mack not doing much here.
Mack trying to mount his opponent but Brat defends it.
Brat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brat wants to control but Mack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mack content to control rather than advance.
Mack lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Brat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brat.
Brat tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
Mack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mack looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brat!
Brat bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jerome Brat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack tries to score with a low kick but Brat moves his leg out of the way.
Mack with a hook.
Brat misses with a takedown attempt - Mack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mack!
#T1#
Brat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Brat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brat or perhaps it was just good defense by Mack, which made it look bad.
Brat throws a hook but Mack blocks it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mack is working Brat over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mack is trying to force a seperation but Brat has the dominant position.
Brat 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.
Mack tries to break free but Brat pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Brat wants to take the fight to the mat but Mack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brat is defending well for now.
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Brat is controlling him.
Mack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mack working aggressively here.
#TD#
Brat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brat tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Mack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brat trying to remain calm as Mack controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Mack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mack trying to control the position but Brat is working away.
Mack takes a little break here. Brat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mack works to advance to full mount. Brat defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brat working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Mack with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mack controlling from the full mount.
Brat is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mack has taken his back.
Brat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mack.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mack gets his hands free as Brat looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Mack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brat throws a head kick that misses.
Mack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Brat forces Mack back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Brat breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mack enables Brat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mack looking for subs off his back but Brat has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brat blocks the strikes from Mack.
#T1#
Mack tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mack working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brat passes into half guard.
Mack tries to roll over but Brat keeps him under control.
Brat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mack is trying to stand up here but Brat is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mack wants to improve his position but Brat is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brat controlling from the top position.
Mack wants to stand but Brat is controlling the position.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
Brat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mack working for a triangle but Brat defends it easily.
Brat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brat shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Brat backs off Mack throws a huge counter combo but Brat manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Mack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brat is trying to control Mack's posture but Mack avoids it.
Mack remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack advances to mount.
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 Jerome Brat.
I think Brat 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Allen Mack!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Allen Mack!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Allen Mack!
Allen Mack wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Jerome Brat had this to say: 'di lo mejor de mi pero hoy no se pudo'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 11 - TREJO VS AQUILES
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mack wants to control but Jones postures up.
Mack is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Mack uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mack gets full guard.
Mack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
Mack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mack forces his way into half guard.
Mack has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SU2#
Mack is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mack looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Mack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Mack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timmer Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Mack counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Mack fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Mack persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mack trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T2#
Mack trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Mack stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Mack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is not content to let Mack control the position. #SU2#
Mack decides to stand back up. Mack steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
#T4##TD2#
Mack dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mack dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries to bench press Mack off him but Mack keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Mack stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Mack 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#
Mack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mack.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Mack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mack.
Mack trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mack pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Mack postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jones to stand up. #T1#
Mack works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Mack.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mack has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mack tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen Mack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Jones misses.
Mack tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mack.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses the body punch
and Mack counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Mack swinging wildly here.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mack swinging wildly here.
Mack misses with a wild body shot.
Mack thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mack.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mack's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Mack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Mack ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Mack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Mack throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Mack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Mack does it's job there.
Mack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mack slips a straight right by Jones.
Mack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mack misses with a body kick.
Mack is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Mack misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Mack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mack misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Mack scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Mack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mack wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Mack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Mack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mack has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Allen Mack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mack looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Mack looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Mack looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mack tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones tries to hold on but Mack pushes him away. #SUB2#
Mack throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Mack breaks the hold and Jones is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allen Mack! |
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Event:
BLAZE 8 - OTTOMAN VS DE VRIES
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Gonzales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mack's guard.
Mack pushes Gonzales off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Mack as Gonzales shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Mack misses.#CL#
Gonzales darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Mack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mack just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Milleer Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mack is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzales's head.
Mack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Mack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Gonzales wants to clinch up but Mack keeps it at a distance.
Gonzales shoots and misses
and Mack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Mack scores with a three punch combo!
Mack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mack.
Mack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt - Mack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzales tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mack counters with a low kick, right behind Gonzales 's knee.
Mack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Mack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzales. #TD2#
Mack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales wants to control but Mack postures up.
Gonzales prevents Mack from improving position.
Mack advances nicely into full mount.
Mack controlling from the full mount.
Mack pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Mack is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Gonzales has his takedown stuffed
and Mack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mack punishes Gonzales's body with a nice straight punch.
Mack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mack lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Mack shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mack controlling the pace. #T4#
Mack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Mack in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gonzales tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allen Mack! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mack looking for a takedown. #BC#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mack wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T1#
Smith thows a huge punch but Mack dodges it nicely.
Mack is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mack avoid being mounted?
Mack is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mack. #T2##ES2#
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mack stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Mack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mack after a bit of a struggle.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Allen Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Smith.
Mack tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3##TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Mack wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mack off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Mack, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Mack against the cage but Mack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Mack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Mack counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Mack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mack shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Mack back into the cage.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mack is defending well.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mack after a bit of a struggle.
Smith tries to pull guard but Mack won't allow it.
#BC#
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mack pinned against the cage. Mack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Mack shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mack swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mack fails with a takedown attempt.
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tom Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Mack closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.#SUB#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to keep Mack in close.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Mack dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Mack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mack off to one side.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mack shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith kicks Mack off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mack tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mack to the ground. Mack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mack fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mack.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Mack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith has Mack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Mack manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Mack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith 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. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Mack drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mack dives into side control.
#T3##REVB##SUB#
Mack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Smith is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack advances nicely into full mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Mack's attempts to control the action.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mack content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mack in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allen Mack! |
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