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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Bleed It Out as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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212 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDermott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDermott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McDermott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDermott misses with the ground and pound.
Machida bucks up and tries to throw McDermott off but instead McDermott has got his back!
Machida is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from McDermott 's hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Machida can't escape the position.
McDermott looking to finish Machida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machida!
Machida is trying to escape the mount.
McDermott putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McDermott breaks from Machida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McDermott is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machida!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
McDermott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDermott tries to get out of the position.
McDermott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDermott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard.
Machida wants to sweep here but McDermott controlling him for the moment.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDermott is controlling him.
McDermott preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
McDermott is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McDermott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machida blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as McDermott shoots in.
McDermott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but McDermott persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott fails with the takedown.
Daniel McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McDermott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McDermott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but McDermott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDermott shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott instigates a clinch.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but McDermott won't allow it.
McDermott has Machida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
Ryoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McDermott with that takedown attempt.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDermott is looking to clinch.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDermott is defended easily by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McDermott dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McDermott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machida was covering up waiting for the punch and McDermott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDermott is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Machida has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Machida, not yet.
McDermott 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.
Ryoto Machida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDermott.
McDermott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDermott throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
McDermott dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
Machida seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daniel McDermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDermott throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott 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.
McDermott trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel McDermott just wasn't active enough.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, McDermott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
Machida pulls McDermott in close to prevent any damage.
Ryoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McDermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDermott, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McDermott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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