Post by The Sandmen on Aug 31, 2019 23:00:25 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Dern while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Jessica Aguilar looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jessica Aguilar moves forward and launches a low kick.
Dern blocks that.
Jessica Aguilar is measuring Dern with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dern is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Dern's ribs
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
JAG goes for an armbar!
Mackenzie Dern breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Aguilar, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Mackenzie Dern tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
JAG ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Dern attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Aguilar slips out. Dern quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jessica Aguilar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
JAG is trying to counter now!
JAG opts to jump inside Dern's guard.
Dern didn't see that coming. Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern now.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Dern reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
JAG blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Dern has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Mackenzie Dern attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
JAG throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mackenzie Dern
Solid shots!
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar goes for an americana!
Dern breaks free.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern sits up and gets an arm around JAG's neck!
JAG pushes Mackenzie Dern back to the ground.
Dern misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG fires a barrage of punches at Dern's head!
The punches go wide.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dern is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Dern's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dern tries to cover her face,
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Mackenzie Dern hooks JAG's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jessica Aguilar manages to kick Dern away and scrambles on top!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dern is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Mackenzie Dern looks to counter!
Dern switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dern is locking that Triangle Choke...
JAG struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Aguilar slips out. Dern quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
JAG struggles to free herself
Jessica Aguilar lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Mackenzie Dern doesn't break the lock and Jessica Aguilar is running out of time!
Jessica Aguilar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
JAG is in open guard over Dern... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dern rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Mackenzie Dern's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar fakes some punches
Dern ties her up.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
JAG is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
JAG is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mackenzie Dern gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
JAG gets a good position on the ground. ..
Dern holds Jessica Aguilar arms and counters her opponent punches.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar is looking to pass Mackenzie Dern's guard...
Jessica Aguilar gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar aggressively and repeatedly punches Dern.
Good job by Dern blocking and slipping the blows.
Dern tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Mackenzie Dern attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
JAG is connecting with a few punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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JAG studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dern is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Aguilar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
Jessica Aguilar decides to jump inside Dern's guard.
Dern fights back with her feet, forcing JAG to try something else.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass to half guard...
Mackenzie Dern's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
As the fight continues it seems that Jessica Aguilar is taking the best of the fight.
Dern tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Aguilar a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dern's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar pushes Mackenzie Dern against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
JAG jumps and tries to free her leg! Dern doesn't allow this but Jessica Aguilar is able to get half guard here.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
JAG is connecting with a few punches
Every time Mackenzie Dern attempts to get inside
JAG misses with a low kick.
Dern grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Dern misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Dern's ribs.
Dern blocks those punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
JAG is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Aguilar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mackenzie Dern gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
Jessica Aguilar hovers above Dern
Mackenzie Dern stops her from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Dern pushes Jessica Aguilar and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dern is holding Jessica Aguilar's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar manages to switch to full guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Jessica Aguilar appears to be unbreakable
Mackenzie Dern lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Jessica Aguilar loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern is in open guard over JAG... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
JAG rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mackenzie Dern goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Dern only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dern struggles... Jessica Aguilar is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
JAG fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dern sprawls and remains on her feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for JAG.
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Round 3
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JAG launches a stiff jab!
Dern ducks that one.
Mackenzie Dern and JAG engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jessica Aguilar is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Mackenzie Dern tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
JAG ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Mackenzie Dern tries to finish with a leg lock!
JAG is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern is grappling.
She looks for an opening to attack.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Dern's cheek from the guard.
Mackenzie Dern uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern is in open guard over JAG... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Dern is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
JAG hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
JAG rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over JAG
JAG switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dern struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Mackenzie Dern looks to counter!
Mackenzie Dern pushes JAG's leg and tries to move to full mount.
JAG wraps her legs while she holds Mackenzie Dern's head... Tight guard!
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over JAG
Mackenzie Dern isolates Jessica Aguilar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
JAG struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in JAG's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Mackenzie Dern's lock! This is over! JAG didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Mackenzie Dern by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:59 Round 3
Statistics: Mackenzie Dern
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Aguilar has had a shaky run at the upper tier of ManMMA. Dern is still working to get her footing firmly planted there. This division and future is interesting. I think we are still in the JJ-fallout era, where everyone was built to beat JJ, but no one did. Now they are all decent, but different, and non-champions, but could-be champions? Or something?
Jessica Aguilar looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jessica Aguilar moves forward and launches a low kick.
Dern blocks that.
Jessica Aguilar is measuring Dern with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dern is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Dern's ribs
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Mackenzie Dern
JAG goes for an armbar!
Mackenzie Dern breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Aguilar, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Mackenzie Dern tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
JAG ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Dern attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Aguilar slips out. Dern quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jessica Aguilar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
JAG is trying to counter now!
JAG opts to jump inside Dern's guard.
Dern didn't see that coming. Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern now.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Dern reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
JAG blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Dern has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Mackenzie Dern attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
JAG throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mackenzie Dern
Solid shots!
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar goes for an americana!
Dern breaks free.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern sits up and gets an arm around JAG's neck!
JAG pushes Mackenzie Dern back to the ground.
Dern misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
JAG fires a barrage of punches at Dern's head!
The punches go wide.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dern is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Dern's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dern tries to cover her face,
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Mackenzie Dern hooks JAG's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jessica Aguilar manages to kick Dern away and scrambles on top!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dern is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Mackenzie Dern looks to counter!
Dern switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dern is locking that Triangle Choke...
JAG struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Aguilar slips out. Dern quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
JAG struggles to free herself
Jessica Aguilar lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Mackenzie Dern doesn't break the lock and Jessica Aguilar is running out of time!
Jessica Aguilar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
JAG is in open guard over Dern... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dern rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Mackenzie Dern's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar fakes some punches
Dern ties her up.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
JAG is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
JAG is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mackenzie Dern gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
JAG gets a good position on the ground. ..
Dern holds Jessica Aguilar arms and counters her opponent punches.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar is looking to pass Mackenzie Dern's guard...
Jessica Aguilar gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar aggressively and repeatedly punches Dern.
Good job by Dern blocking and slipping the blows.
Dern tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Mackenzie Dern attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
JAG is connecting with a few punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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JAG studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jessica Aguilar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dern is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Aguilar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
Jessica Aguilar decides to jump inside Dern's guard.
Dern fights back with her feet, forcing JAG to try something else.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass to half guard...
Mackenzie Dern's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
As the fight continues it seems that Jessica Aguilar is taking the best of the fight.
Dern tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Aguilar a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dern's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over Dern
Jessica Aguilar pushes Mackenzie Dern against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
JAG jumps and tries to free her leg! Dern doesn't allow this but Jessica Aguilar is able to get half guard here.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
JAG is connecting with a few punches
Every time Mackenzie Dern attempts to get inside
JAG misses with a low kick.
Dern grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Dern misses a step and Jessica Aguilar sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to Dern's ribs.
Dern blocks those punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern tries to jump to side mount.
Jessica Aguilar jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
JAG is in closed guard... Dern tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Aguilar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mackenzie Dern gets sloppy and Jessica Aguilar tries to take advantage...
Jessica Aguilar hovers above Dern
Mackenzie Dern stops her from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Dern pushes Jessica Aguilar and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dern is holding Jessica Aguilar's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar manages to switch to full guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Jessica Aguilar appears to be unbreakable
Mackenzie Dern lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Jessica Aguilar loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern is in open guard over JAG... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
JAG rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mackenzie Dern goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Aguilar jumps back and jabs
Dern only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dern struggles... Jessica Aguilar is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
JAG fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dern sprawls and remains on her feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for JAG.
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Round 3
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JAG launches a stiff jab!
Dern ducks that one.
Mackenzie Dern and JAG engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jessica Aguilar is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Mackenzie Dern tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
JAG ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Mackenzie Dern tries to finish with a leg lock!
JAG is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Aguilar looks to counter!
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern is grappling.
She looks for an opening to attack.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar launches a few punches to Dern's cheek from the guard.
Mackenzie Dern uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern is in open guard over JAG... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Dern is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
JAG hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
JAG rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Aguilar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around Dern
She is not able to do it
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over JAG
Dern tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over JAG
JAG switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dern struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Mackenzie Dern looks to counter!
Mackenzie Dern pushes JAG's leg and tries to move to full mount.
JAG wraps her legs while she holds Mackenzie Dern's head... Tight guard!
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over JAG
Mackenzie Dern isolates Jessica Aguilar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
JAG struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in JAG's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Mackenzie Dern's lock! This is over! JAG didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Mackenzie Dern by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:59 Round 3
Statistics: Mackenzie Dern
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Aguilar has had a shaky run at the upper tier of ManMMA. Dern is still working to get her footing firmly planted there. This division and future is interesting. I think we are still in the JJ-fallout era, where everyone was built to beat JJ, but no one did. Now they are all decent, but different, and non-champions, but could-be champions? Or something?