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Event:
DFC 8: Wpierdol vs. Reid
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Mac.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardcastle throws a good cross that connects.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Hardcastle.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Hardcastle moves out of range easily. #TD#
Hardcastle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mac's guard.
Mac is looking to stand back up but Hardcastle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mac. #REVB#
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mac tries to kick Hardcastle off but Hardcastle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hardcastle controlling the action here.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardcastle.
Mac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throwing shots but Mac is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hardcastle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Hardcastle working the head and body with strikes.
Hardcastle working over Mac with some ground and pound. Mac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardcastle stops Mac from getting back to his feet.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardcastle is taking a breather. Mac 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.
Hardcastle wants to pass the guard but Mac is defending well.
Hardcastle stops Mac from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Hardcastle trying to pass the guard but Mac defending well.
Hardcastle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardcastle passes to side control.
Hardcastle throws an elbow but Mac slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mac pushes Hardcastle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hardcastle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hardcastle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mac on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Mac dodges the ground and pound from Hardcastle.
Mac being controlled for a moment.
Mac is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hardcastle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mac sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hardcastle works to advance to full mount. Mac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Hardcastle looking for a guillotine from mount but Mac is having none of it.
Mac is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Hardcastle controlling from mount.
Hardcastle 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.
Hardcastle with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardcastle lands a couple of good shots and Mac has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Mac is rocked!#SUB#
Hardcastle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mac is still in real trouble! Can Hardcastle finish him?#SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Mac is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Mac as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hardcastle!
#SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Mac is controlling his hands well. #ES2#
Mac is trying to shake Hardcastle off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hardcastle won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hardcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardcastle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Hardcastle is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mac flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mac is out cold! Hardcastle holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sexton Hardcastle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sexton Hardcastle made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DFC Showtime 1
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Oezid lunges at Mac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac's hand.
Oezid misses with a straight left.
Oezid throws a hook to the side of Mac's head but Mac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Oezid does no damage.
Oezid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oezid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid looks to land a combination but Mac avoids it well.
Oezid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac at a distance.
Oezid throws a nice looking combination but Mac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oezid tries to bum rush Mac with a series of wild strikes but Mac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Oezid. That snapped Mac's head back.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oezid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Oezid loads up on a big right hand but Mac slips the punch.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Oezid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac was well out of range. Poor timing from Oezid.
Aemon Oezid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac moves away from the strike by Oezid.
Mac slips under a jab.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid throws a series of punches but Mac avoids them all with ease.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oezid throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mac misses with a body kick.
Oezid throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Oezid throws a body shot but no joy.
Oezid misses with a series of wild punches.
Oezid throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Mac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oezid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.#T3#
Oezid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac was well out of range. Poor timing from Oezid.
Mac throws a right hand that Oezid ducks under and follows up with a left that Oezid also avoids with ease.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oezid.
Oezid misses with a hook to the body
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Oezid backing up. Oezid nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Oezid swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
Oezid is looking to wear down Mac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Oezid thuds a left hand into Mac's body.
Oezid throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oezid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
A swing and a miss from Oezid.
Mac throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oezid misses with a two punch combination.
Oezid is breathing heavily.#T4#
A big right from Oezid misses.
Oezid misses with a body punch
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid misses with a wild combination.
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid throws a shot from downtown. Mac moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Oezid misses with a body punch
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Oezid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mac dodges the punch combination from Oezid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aemon Oezid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac slips under a jab from Oezid.
Mac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oezid.
Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oezid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac scrambles back to his feet.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Oezid does no damage.
Mac tries to bum rush Oezid with a series of wild strikes but Oezid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
Oezid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
A combination from Mac does no damage. #T1#
Oezid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mac. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Mac clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oezid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oezid swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.#CL2#
Mac clinches up with Oezid and pushes him back against the cage.
Oezid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oezid working hard to break the clinch.
Oezid is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Mac misses.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Oezid. Those never looked like landing.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oezid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aemon Oezid is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Oezid throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oezid.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oezid takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Oezid.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid misses with a double jab.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oezid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oezid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Oezid takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Oezid misses
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Mac pushes Oezid up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Oezid throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Oezid misses.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Mac looks to land a body kick but Oezid moved away.#CL2#
Mac has managed to clinch.
Mac prevents Oezid from breaking the clinch.
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oezid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mac breaks the clinch.
Oezid misses with the combination.
Mac throws a series of punches but Oezid moves out of range.
Mac throws the kick towards the body but Oezid avoids it.
It looked like Oezid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mac.
Oezid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Oezid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oezid throws out the jab.
Mac looks to land a combination but Oezid avoids it well.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Oezid misses with a left hand
and Mac counters with a series of strikes. Oezid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oezid misses with a looping left.
Oezid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
Oezid misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Oezid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws a series of punches but Oezid moves out of range.
Oezid digs a good hook to Mac's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Oezid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
#T1#
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
Oezid misses with a hook to the body
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Oezid throws a hook to the side of Mac's head but Mac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
As Oezid backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Oezid manages to avoid it all.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
#T2##CL2#
Mac has managed to clinch.
Oezid can't break the clinch.
Oezid is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mac's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oezid tries to break free but Mac pushes him back against the cage.
Oezid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oezid can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac misses with a double jab.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oezid.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid loads up on a big right hand but Mac slips the punch.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oezid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Oezid.
Oezid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Mac has closed the distance and engaged Oezid in a clinch.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Oezid tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
Oezid cracks a nice hook into Mac's ribs.
Oezid misses with a wild combination.
Oezid swings widly with a right hand
and Mac counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Mac clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oezid throws a shot from downtown. Mac moves away and avoids it.
Mac avoids the body shot from Oezid.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Oezid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Oezid misses with a hook.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Oezid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mac scores with a head kick. Oezid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oezid misses the shot to the body.
Oezid throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
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 Aemon Oezid.
I think Oezid 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aemon Oezid!
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Event:
DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Holtan looks to land a combination but Mac avoids it well.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holtan shoots in and drives through. Mac sprawls well.
Mac throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Holtan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holtan.
Holtan's coach down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holtan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Holtan won't allow it.
Holtan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mac's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holtan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Holtan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac lands a head kick. Holtan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Holtan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Holtan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Holtan throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Holtan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side.
Holtan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mac works over Holtan's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holtan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
Holtan looks to clinch
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Mac tries to bum rush Holtan with a series of wild strikes but Holtan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Holtan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage.
Mac avoiding damage as Holtan throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Holtan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David Holtan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Holtan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holtan off to one side.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Holtan has managed to clinch.
Holtan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow. #BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holtan throws a leg kick
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Holtan dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Holtan's head and hops out.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holtan.#CL2#
Holtan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holtan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holtan looks winded!#T4#
Holtan keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac avoids the head kick by Holtan.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holtan dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Holtan darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Holtan closes the distance and clinches.
Holtan can't get the takedown.
Holtan has Mac pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Holtan manages to break the clinch.
Mac wants to clinch up but Holtan keeps it at a distance.
Holtan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holtan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac looks to land a combination but Holtan avoids it well.
Holtan throws a lazy head kick
and Mac counters with a series of strikes. Holtan will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Holtan. Holtan maintains the clinch.
Holtan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away.
Holtan throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holtan.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Holtan looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Holtan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan.
Mac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Mac misses with the combination.
#T3#
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holtan throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holtan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Holtan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac is looking for a counter combo.
Mac looks to land a combination. Holtan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Holtan throws a combination that misses
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Holtan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holtan missing with knees to the body.
Holtan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Holtan moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that second round.
That's time! Mac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Holtan moves into range and clinches up with Mac.
Mac tries to break the clinch but Holtan is controlling the position.
Mac is trying to break the clinch but Holtan has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mac breaks the clinch.
Holtan misses with a head kick.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtan tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan.
Holtan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Holtan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holtan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Holtan misses
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Holtan backing up. Holtan nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Mac misses with the combination.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Holtan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtan darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Holtan into the cage.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Holtan looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Holtan just gets out of the way.
Holtan looks to land a body kick but Mac moved away.
Mac misses with a double jab.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Holtan moves to clinch but Mac breaks away
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holtan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holtan.
Holtan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Holtan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mac.
Mac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holtan.
Good work by Mac as he checks the leg kick.
Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick.
Holtan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac.
#T4#
Holtan shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holtan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease.
David Holtan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holtan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mystic Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Mac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Mac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
As Lawson backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Lawson manages to avoid it all.
Mac scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Mac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Lawson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mac makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac throws a counter combo.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Lawson backing up. Lawson nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Lawson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Lawson breaks the clinch.
Lawson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Mac throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mac avoids it.
Lawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawson avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mac.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Mac.
#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawson.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac wants it to stay on the feet.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson misses with a double jab
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac scores with a four punch combination!
Lawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Lawson counters with a single leg into guard. Mac didn't expect that. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac wants to stand but Lawson is controlling the position.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lawson manages to pass to side control.
Mac pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Mac manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Lawson.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Mac.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
Lawson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Lawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mac has had enough of the clinch but Lawson keeps him there for the moment.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but Mac has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lawson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Lawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Mac #TD#
and Lawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mac's guard.#ES2#
Mac has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Mac. #T1##CL#
Lawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lawson pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lawson darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawson effectively controlling the action here.
Mac tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position. #T2##TD#
Lawson pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Mac controlling him for the moment.
Lawson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lawson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac won't allow Lawson to get back to his feet.
Lawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mac is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.
Thomas Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Mac kicks off Lawson and gets to his feet.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Lawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mac tries to keep at a distance but Lawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac is trying to break free.
Mac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mac working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Lawson successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Lawson backing up. Lawson nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Mac as Lawson shoots in.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Mac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Mac throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Lawson throws the left hand but Mac avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Mac rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Mac is trying to push Lawson away but Lawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Lawson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mac is looking to get back to his feet here but Lawson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mac's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Mac defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lawson's arms.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but Lawson has full control of the position and if anything, Mac has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mac is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mac is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mac trying to get back to his feet but Lawson is in full control for now. #T3#
Lawson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mac's body.
Mac is trying to stand back up.
Can Mac hold on?! Lawson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Lawson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mac defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Mac preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lawson.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but Lawson has full control of the position and if anything, Mac has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Lawson working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mystic Mac.
I think Mac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Lawson!
Thomas Lawson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Molotok slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Molotok misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mac takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Molotok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molotok shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac sprawls well. He's pushed Molotok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotok fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Molotok looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Molotok just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Mac. No joy for Molotok on that attempt.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kela Molotok.
Mac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Molotok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Molotok shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Mac clinches.
Molotok is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Molotok keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Molotok is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Molotok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molotok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac is looking to clinch.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molotok with a poor takedown
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Molotok backing up. Molotok nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Kela Molotok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Molotok pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Molotok working hard to break the clinch.
Mac prevents Molotok from breaking the clinch.
Mac is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molotok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molotok dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Molotok's head and hops out.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotok misses with the combination.
Mac appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mac closes the distance and pushes Molotok back into the cage.
Molotok effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Molotok shoots in for a double leg but Mac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Molotok misses with a takedown attempt - Mac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kela Molotok.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Molotok.
As Molotok looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Molotok just gets out of the way.
Molotok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac pinned against the cage. Mac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mac. No joy for Molotok on that attempt. #TD2#
Molotok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mac's half guard.
Mac wants to stand back up but Molotok manages to pass into side control.
Molotok is breathing heavily.#T1#
My spies in Barbell Brigade inform me that Molotok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mac is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Molotok is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Molotok are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet.
Mac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mac's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Molotok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mac is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Mac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molotok on the ground.
Molotok misses with a head shot.
Molotok looking to finish Mac with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mac!
Molotok won't let Mac get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molotok can do to turn this around?
Mac has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Mac wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mac has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Molotok.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molotok working for a choke but Mac is defending well.
Mac is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Molotok throwing sloppy strikes.
Molotok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but Molotok has full control of the position and if anything, Mac has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Molotok patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Molotok throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mac could be in trouble here!
#SUB2#
Molotok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES#
Molotok has his opponent's back but Mac is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Molotok.
Mac doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotok circles away.
Molotok shoots and misses
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Molotok.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotok dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Molotok's head and hops out.
As Molotok looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Molotok just gets out of the way.
Molotok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kela Molotok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Molotok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mac is fending him off so far but Molotok persists. Nope, Mac circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac throws the kick towards the body but Molotok avoids it.
Molotok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Mac rushes Molotok and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotok lands with a light punch inside.
Mac is trying to break free.#T1##BC#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molotok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Molotok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mac lands with a nice combination. Molotok backs away looking to recover.
Molotok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Molotok off to one side.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kela Molotok.#TD2#
Molotok gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Mac bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Mac scores with a four punch combination!
Molotok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Molotok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Molotok forces Mac back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Mac instigates a clinch.
Mac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Molotok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Molotok can't get the takedown.
Molotok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mac walks away with a smile on his face. Molotok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mac scores with a push kick.
Mac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molotok.
Mac lands a two punch combo.
Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Molotok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mac defends it well.
Molotok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.#T4#
Molotok fails with the takedown
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Molotok backing up. Molotok nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Mac slaps away a takedown attempt from Molotok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Molotok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Molotok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mystic Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mac 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Mac!
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