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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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29
155 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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158 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rage Machine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine throws a sloppy head kick
and Valdez counters with a single leg into guard. Machine didn't expect that.
Valdez trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valdez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machine trying to control the position here.
Valdez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to strike from the bottom.
Machine looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
Valdez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Valdez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine stays in close to Valdez's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine cracks Valdez with a solid left hand.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez trying to control the position.
Valdez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Valdez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machine is concentrating on defense, preventing Valdez from advancing position.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdez is looking for a kimura here.
Machine is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Valdez eventually gives up the hold.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valdez wants to work for an arm triangle but Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdez has gone for a leg lock! Machine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valdez's guard.
Machine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rage Machine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
Machine throws a counter combo.
Valdez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machine drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
A short right from Machine.
Machine crunches a lovely knee into Valdez's ribcage.
Machine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine lands a right hand.
Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is stalling here.
Valdez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machine is defending well.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Machine.
Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Machine cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machine connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Valdez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rage Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machine pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valdez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Machine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
Machine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machine gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machine tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine thinks about the counter body kick.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machine moves into the clinch.
Rage Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine lands a right hand.
Machine lands a shot to the body.
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valdez up against the cage.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez is rocked!
Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Machine lands a big right hand that drops Valdez! The killer instinct kicks in and Machine finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Machine!
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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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