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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1# Emilsson wants to clinch up but Mack keeps it at a distance. Emilsson wants to clinch#TD# and Mack counters with a single leg into guard. Emilsson didn't expect that. #SUB2# Emilsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Emilsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Emilsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mack is in close to Emilsson's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emilsson on the ground.#SUB2# Emilsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU# Mack stands and steps away. Emilsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1# Mack shoots for a takedown but Emilsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mack avoids the head kick by Emilsson.
Mack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Emilsson sprawls and moves away. Mack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emilsson but Emilsson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Emilsson wants to counter with a clinch but Mack pushes him away. Emilsson throws a leg kick #TD# and Mack counters with a takedown into side control. Emilsson gets back to half guard.#SUB# Mack is working for a kimura but Emilsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Emilsson works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Emilsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Emilsson looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
#T2# Mack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Emilsson's head. Mack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Emilsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Emilsson controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself. Mack scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Emilsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB# Mack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emilsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emilsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emilsson! #REVB##SUB2# Emilsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mack, who protects the arm well. Emilsson tries to stand but Mack is controlling his head. Mack has one of Emilsson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Mack is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4# Emilsson is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Emilsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Emilsson is working for a kimura but Mack is defending it quite comfortably.
Emilsson tries to stand and escape but Mack is controlling the position. 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 Case Mack will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Emilsson tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance. Mack swats away the attempt to clinch by Emilsson. Emilsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Emilsson throws a leg kick #TD# and Mack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Emilsson is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Emilsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mack is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Emilsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mack is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Mack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mack lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Emilsson is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# Mack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Emilsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU# Mack gets to his feet - Emilsson follows without any prompting. Emilsson connects with a leg kick. Mack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Case Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Emilsson tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance. Mack is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Mack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emilsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mack finishes the takedown easily into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mack cracks Emilsson with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Emilsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mack is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Emilsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mack sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Mack is in close to Emilsson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mack seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Emilsson has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Emilsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mack is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Emilsson. You can see the frustration on Emilsson's face as Mack controls the position. Mack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Mack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emilsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Emilsson tries to control but Mack manages to take his back.#T3# Emilsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB# Mack is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mack is hanging on to Emilsson's back as he tries to escape.
Mack scores with punches and elbows. Emilsson is trying to break free.
Mack avoiding Emilsson 's attempts to control his hands. Emilsson rolls, trying to escape but Mack keeps control of the position.
#T4# Mack scores with punches from the back.
Emilsson trying to control the position but Mack manages to sink in the hooks. Emilsson tries to break free.
#SUB# Mack is looking for the choke from the back position but Emilsson is controlling his hands well. The referee is taking a good look at Emilsson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mack!
Emilsson just trying to survive but Mack is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Emilsson is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Emilsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mack gets his way!
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emilsson can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mack scores with punches to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Case Mack dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Mack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Emilsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Emilsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Emilsson trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
#SUB2# Emilsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mack escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mack! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Emilsson! BOOM! Mack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mack dominating with strikes here.#T1##SUB# Mack working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Emilsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Emilsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mack scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emilsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mack controlling from the full mount. Emilsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Emilsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Case Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Emilsson is looking to improve his position but Mack isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB# Mack looking to secure an arm triangle but Emilsson defends it well. #T2##SUB# Mack jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Emilsson manages to avoid the submission attempt. Mack lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Mack working the ground and pound. Emilsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mack off and has taken his back! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mack trying to get back to his feet but Emilsson is in full control for now. #SUB2# Emilsson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mack reverses the position brilliantly into Emilsson's guard!
Mack seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2# Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emilsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Emilsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Emilsson has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though. Mack stands up over Emilsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Emilsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mack landing with the ground and pound. Mack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mack's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Emilsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mack escapes and throws Emilsson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Emilsson is trying to improve his position. Emilsson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Mack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Emilsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Tony Emilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Case Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mack is taking a breather. Emilsson 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Case Mack showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mack, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Case Mack! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Chaves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chaves lands a right hook to the body.
Chaves lands with a good body shot. Mack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chaves should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Chaves enables Mack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chaves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Mack throwing strikes from guard but Chaves blocks nicely. Chaves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mack throws a big right hand that misses. Mack is standing up over Chaves. Chaves looks to escape but Mack dives into side control.
#SUB# Mack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Chaves taking a bit of punishment here - Mack scoring with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Chaves taking a bit of punishment here - Mack scoring with strikes. Chaves is being controlled here. Mack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chaves is avoiding damage well.
Mack misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Chaves being controlled for a moment. Mack working the ground and pound but Chaves is defending the strikes. #T2# Sloppy strikes there by Mack.#SUB# Mack is trying to get an arm triangle but Chaves is defending well. Mack taking a breather here. Chaves prevents Mack from moving into mount. Mack is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chaves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Mack works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3# Sloppy strikes there by Mack. Mack controlling the position from side mount. #SUB# Mack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chaves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Chaves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mack. #SUB# Mack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Check out the look on Mack's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mack is trying to get an arm triangle but Chaves is defending well. Chaves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mack.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chaves dodges the ground and pound from Mack. Mack throws an elbow but Chaves slips to the side and avoids it well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Case Mack dominated that round. That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chaves checks a leg kick. Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaves can do to turn this around? Mack swings for the body but Chaves moves out of range.
#TD# Mack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mack showed some decent athleticism there. Mack throws a strike but Chaves avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Mack wants to control from the top but Chaves keeps moving. Case Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Chaves manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mack jumps guard.
Chaves preventing the sweep. #T1# Mack seems keen to control Chaves's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Chaves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mack, up you get! #TD# Mack shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Chaves wants to get back to his feet. Mack throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chaves to regain full guard. Mack sitting in guard here, content to control. Chaves wants to stand and escape but Mack is having none of it. #T2# Chaves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mack throws an elbow that misses. Chaves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by Chaves!#REVB# Mack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Mack throwing strikes from guard but Chaves blocks nicely. #T3##SU# Mack stands up from Chaves's guard - Mack perhaps looking for a knockout. Chaves scores with a decent looking hook. Chaves scores with a jab. Mack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Chaves lands an overhand right. Chaves with a nice cross. Mack misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Chaves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Chaves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaves is retaining full guard. #T4# Mack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mack trying to control but Chaves is working from the bottom. Mack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mack scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Mack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chaves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mack has Chaves in his guard.#REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Mack is looking for a triangle but Chaves pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Case Mack will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Chaves stuns Mack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chaves lands a body shot.
Chaves lands with a nice body punch. Chaves lands a jab to the nose. Chaves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mack swings for the body but Chaves moves out of range.
Chaves cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mack drives through with a takedown into Chaves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mack seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Mack postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chaves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mack, into his guard. #REVB# Mack is adopting a defensive guard.#T2# 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 wants to hit a sweep here but Chaves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mack there! Mack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mack is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erik Chaves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Mack tries to hold on but Chaves postures up. Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chaves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Mack is trying to escape the mount.
Mack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mack is trying to stand. Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mack is working hard here to advance position.#SU2# Chaves gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Chaves jabs Mack to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mack darts in looking for a takedown but Chaves gets double underhooks and turns Mack into the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mack tries a knee to the head but Chaves blocks it.
Case Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Chaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight! Erik Chaves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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