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Event:
EMPIRE 20: Johnson vs Kakuzo
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Mackaroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackaroy throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Zeppelin counters by moving into the clinch.
Zeppelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackaroy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeppelin prevents Mackaroy from breaking the clinch.
Mackaroy throws a head punch that misses.
Mackaroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Zeppelin pulls Mackaroy into guard.
Mackaroy wants to stand but Zeppelin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zeppelin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackaroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeppelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mackaroy wants to get up but he can't break Zeppelin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mackaroy preventing the sweep.
Zeppelin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mackaroy won't allow Zeppelin to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Zeppelin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Zeppelin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mackaroy regains guard.
Mackaroy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zeppelin is now in half guard.
Mackaroy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mackaroy is positioning himself well to prevent Zeppelin advancing to mount.
Mackaroy's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2##SUB#
Mackaroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeppelin pulls his head out easily.
Zeppelin tries to pass to full mount but Mackaroy defends it.
Mackaroy pushes Zeppelin off looking to stand but Zeppelin dives back in and keeps control.
Zeppelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mackaroy defending well though.
Mackaroy won't allow Zeppelin to pass to mount. #T3##ES#
Mackaroy kicks Zeppelin off and gets back to his feet.
Mackaroy looks for the body kick but Zeppelin saw that one coming.
Zeppelin slips a jab and a cross from Mackaroy.
Mackaroy is breathing heavily.
Zeppelin avoids the head kick by Mackaroy.
Zeppelin throws a head kick but Mackaroy moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mackaroy scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Mackaroy throws a head kick but Zeppelin moves out of range.
Mackaroy lands with a kick to the temple. Zeppelin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Zeppelin closes the distance and pushes Mackaroy back into the cage.
Zeppelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mackaroy's efforts to push away.
Mackaroy tries to break free but Zeppelin pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Zeppelin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mackaroy is trying to keep an underhook but Zeppelin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mackaroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mackaroy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Zeppelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Zeppelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackaroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mackaroy trying to control from the bottom.
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 Rey Mackaroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zeppelin clinches with his opponent.
Mackaroy has Zeppelin pressed against the cage, preventing Zeppelin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeppelin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mackaroy has double underhooks.
Zeppelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackaroy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zeppelin is trying to trip Mackaroy. He has hold of a leg but Mackaroy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zeppelin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mackaroy has his foot on Zeppelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeppelin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackaroy keeping moving, preventing Zeppelin from controlling successfully.
Mackaroy wants to stand up but Zeppelin is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mackaroy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeppelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Zeppelin gets to his feet. Mackaroy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zeppelin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackaroy, which made it look bad.
Zeppelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackaroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeppelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rey Mackaroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.
Zeppelin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rey Mackaroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Mackaroy lands but Zeppelin takes it in his stride.
Mackaroy lands a head kick!
Zeppelin moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Zeppelin moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Mackaroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeppelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mackaroy tries to avoid it but Zeppelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mackaroy to the ground. Mackaroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mackaroy blocks a low kick nicely.
Mackaroy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mackaroy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeppelin.
Mackaroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeppelin can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackaroy.
Mackaroy scores with a one two! Zeppelin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackaroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rey Mackaroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mackaroy with a nice calf kick.
Mackaroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mackaroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeppelin. #T3#
Mackaroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeppelin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mackaroy defends it well.
Zeppelin shoots in for a takedown but Mackaroy shows good takedown defense.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that half lands.
Mackaroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackaroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeppelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mackaroy sprawls well. Mackaroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeppelin gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Mackaroy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick from Mackaroy lands but Zeppelin takes it in his stride. #T4#
Mackaroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeppelin blocks a head kick by Mackaroy.
As Mackaroy backs off Zeppelin throws a huge counter combo but Mackaroy manages to avoid it all.
Zeppelin is looking to land body kicks.
Zeppelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mackaroy defends it nicely.
Mackaroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zeppelin eats them both and turns towards Mackaroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Mackaroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mackaroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackaroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mackaroy keeps Zeppelin at a distance using the push kick.
Zeppelin blocks a head kick by Mackaroy.
Zeppelin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rey Mackaroy is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Mackaroy.
#TD2#
Mackaroy gets caught napping as Zeppelin dives in and scores a takedown. Mackaroy manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Mackaroy wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeppelin.#T1#
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rey Mackaroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mackaroy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mackaroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mackaroy.
Decent striking displayed by Zeppelin there.
Zeppelin shoots in for a double leg but Mackaroy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mackaroy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackaroy 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. #CL2#
Zeppelin has closed the distance and engaged Mackaroy in a clinch.
Mackaroy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeppelin has him pressed against the cage.
Mackaroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zeppelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Rey Mackaroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mackaroy prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Mackaroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeppelin moves out of range as Mackaroy throws a body kick.
Zeppelin with the counter takedown but Mackaroy avoids it easily.
Zeppelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackaroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeppelin somewhat.
Mackaroy lands a front kick.#T3#
Mackaroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zeppelin eats them both and turns towards Mackaroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zeppelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackaroy.
Zeppelin shoots in and drives through. Mackaroy sprawls well.
Mackaroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mackaroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mackaroy tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Zeppelin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zeppelin is trying to drag Mackaroy to the mat but Mackaroy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Mackaroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mackaroy blocks a head kick by Zeppelin.
Mackaroy misses with a head kick.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Zeppelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mackaroy kicks off Zeppelin and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin is looking to clinch but Mackaroy is avoiding it.
Mackaroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zeppelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeppelin wants to counter the offense by Mackaroy and move into the clinch position.
Mackaroy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeppelin is looking to clinch.
Kyle Zeppelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rey Mackaroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mackaroy scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Mackaroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mackaroy, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Mackaroy!
After winning the bout, Rey Mackaroy 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:
EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mackaroy circles away.
Mackaroy throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackaroy.
A nice leg kick from Mackaroy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Mackaroy's legs. Mackaroy is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Mackaroy's brow.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mackaroy wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Mackaroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Mackaroy!#REVR#
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!
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mackaroy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov is pulling down on Mackaroy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mackaroy, at least for the moment.#T1#
Mackaroy postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Mackaroy stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mackaroy wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mackaroy from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Mackaroy's posture.
Mackaroy wanted to stand there but Nurmagomedov had control of the position.
Mackaroy stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mackaroy trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov has picked Mackaroy up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mackaroy tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Mackaroy actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackaroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mackaroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Mackaroy actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mackaroy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Mackaroy back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Nurmagomedov has Mackaroy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mackaroy tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Mackaroy's guard.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Mackaroy is keeping the position.
Mackaroy keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mackaroy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Mackaroy 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 Nurmagomedov!
Mackaroy pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes. #T4#
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mackaroy struggling a bit here.
Mackaroy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mackaroy is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mackaroy is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov cracks Mackaroy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Mackaroy is rocked!
A big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! That's hurt Mackaroy! Will he recover? Nurmagomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Mackaroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Mackaroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Braga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mackaroy wants to stand up but Braga is controlling him.
Mackaroy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Braga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mackaroy wants to stand and escape but Braga is having none of it. #SUB#
Braga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braga won't allow Mackaroy to get back to his feet.
Mackaroy keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mackaroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mackaroy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Braga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mackaroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Braga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mackaroy defends it easily.#SUB#
Braga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mackaroy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Braga working for a triangle but Mackaroy defends it easily.
#SUB#
Braga has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mackaroy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Braga has tightened it up now! Mackaroy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Braga!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thiago Braga thanked Combat Wombat Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Mackaroy closes the distance and clinches.
Zakrzewski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mackaroy has Zakrzewski pressed against the cage, preventing Zakrzewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zakrzewski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mackaroy breaks from the clinch.
Mackaroy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mackaroy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mackaroy lands with a nice body kick.
Mackaroy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mackaroy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mackaroy!
Zakrzewski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Mackaroy lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mackaroy - that will leave a mark!
Mackaroy scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Mackaroy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD#
Mackaroy decides to pull guard.
Mackaroy is looking to stand up but Zakrzewski isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Mackaroy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#KD#
Mackaroy lands a big head kick that sends Zakrzewski tumbling to the mat! Mackaroy takes a step backwards and waves Zakrzewski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Zakrzewski is rocked!
Zakrzewski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mackaroy.
Crunch! Mackaroy slams his shin into Zakrzewski's torso.
Zakrzewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Mackaroy finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mackaroy lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Zakrzewski crumples to the floor! Mackaroy milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rey Mackaroy!
A less than humble Rey Mackaroy 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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