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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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172 cm
27
265 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Holmes misses.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holmes! But no joy.
Holmes's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holmes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes with a hook.
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado walks into a jab.
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Roger Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holmes lands a jab to the head.
Roger Machado's cut is getting worse.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range.
Machado ducks straight into an uppercut from Holmes and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Machado manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Holmes frees his head nicely. Oh but Machado has switched to an armbar! Holmes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Machado!
Roger Machado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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