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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carraig o Cathain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o Cathain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. U2 - Pride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Carraig o Cathain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Mack's chin.
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196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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184 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carraig o Cathain !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
o Cathain misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mack.
Mack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. o Cathain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mack throws a strike aimed at the side of o Cathain 's head but o Cathain avoids it well.
o Cathain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mack.
Mack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
o Cathain manages to get back to half guard.
Mack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack throwing shots but o Cathain is blocking nicely.
Mack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
o Cathain avoids the body shot from Mack.
Mack lands a jab-cross combination.
o Cathain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and o Cathain wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Mack or perhaps it was just good defense by o Cathain which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts o Cathain , as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from o Cathain .
o Cathain throws a combination that misses
and Mack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mack.
Mack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mack trying to control but o Cathain is working from the bottom.
o Cathain working a defensive guard here.
o Cathain being controlled here, momentarily.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but o Cathain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o Cathain 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 o Cathain , into his guard.
Mack wants to control from the top but o Cathain keeps moving.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. o Cathain is keeping the position for now.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as o Cathain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
o Cathain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Mack thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mack is defended easily by o Cathain .
Mack shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says o Cathain as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Mack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
o Cathain loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but o Cathain moves away.
Sam Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by o Cathain .
o Cathain loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.
Mack shoots in but o Cathain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
o Cathain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and o Cathain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack swings for the body but o Cathain moves out of range.
o Cathain throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but o Cathain is just out of range.
o Cathain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mack's head backwards.
Mack staying out of range there.
Mack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mack shoots in and drives through. o Cathain sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack throws a shot from downtown. o Cathain moves away and avoids it.
Mack moves forwards but o Cathain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
o Cathain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mack.
o Cathain trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
o Cathain has control of Mack's left arm, preventing Mack from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but o Cathain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
o Cathain wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Mack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mack tries to get out of the position.
Mack keeping moving, preventing o Cathain from controlling successfully.
o Cathain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mack keeping moving, preventing o Cathain from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
o Cathain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mack shoots in and bounces o Cathain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses.
o Cathain trying to keep a closed guard but Mack is proving a slippery customer.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but o Cathain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Mack dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mack.
o Cathain connects with a nice looking jab.
Mack lands a jab.
Mack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o Cathain throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack.
o Cathain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mack bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
o Cathain is looking for a sweep.
o Cathain struggling a bit here.
o Cathain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mack.
o Cathain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o Cathain regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mack.
Mack throws and elbow that misses. o Cathain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by o Cathain !
o Cathain advances position into side control!
o Cathain advances nicely into full mount.
o Cathain jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mack is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mack and o Cathain has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
What's Mack going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to buck o Cathain off but o Cathain is having none of it.
o Cathain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mack is looking to reverse the position.
Carraig o Cathain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
o Cathain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
o Cathain wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
o Cathain tries to move to full mount but Mack actually manages to regain half guard.
Sam Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sam Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
o Cathain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
o Cathain trying to advance position but Mack counters by regaining guard.
Mack trying to control the position.
Mack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Mack!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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