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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Machine. #TD#
Machine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Heart is not content to let Machine control the position.
Heart is looking for a sweep.
Machine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Machine crashes against the mat.
Heart wants to control but Machine postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart is not content to let Machine control the position.
Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Heart is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.
Heart prevents Machine from moving into mount.
Heart dodges the ground and pound from Machine.
Machine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machine wants to control but Heart is keeping him busy.
Machine 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.
Heart tries to buck Machine off but Machine is having none of it.
Machine working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Heart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Heart is trying to get back to half guard.
Heart is not content to let Machine control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heart prevents a body shot from Machine.
Heart lands an uppercut.#T3#
Machine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Heart on the inside.
Machine misses with some punches.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Heart keeps him there for the moment.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
Heart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine working aggressively here.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machine letting Heart take a breather here.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Heart lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Heart pulls guard effortlessly.
Heart trying to control the position.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heart managing to control the position.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Machine shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That kick from Heart tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machine lands with a slapping head kick.
Heart scores with a shot to the body.
Machine looks for a takedown but Heart sprawls well.
Heart cracks a nice hook into Machine's ribs.
Heart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Heart gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch.
Machine looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to work over Heart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Machine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Heart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heart throws a strike but Machine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Heart looking for a sweep. Not yet Heart, not yet.
Machine advances to half guard.
Heart tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Machine trying to control from half guard but Heart is working away.
Heart is trying to get back to full guard.
Machine thows a huge punch but Heart dodges it nicely.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heart's head. #T2#
Heart is trying to control but can't.
Machine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Heart regains half guard.
Machine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machine is thwarting Heart's attempts to control the position.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machine misses with a head shot. Heart uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3##SU#
Machine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Peter Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Heart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heart thuds a left hand into Machine's body.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Heart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machine moves away from the strike by Heart.
Heart just misses with a punch to the body.
Heart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heart just misses with a punch to the body.
Machine scores with a head kick.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Machine shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machine rather than just go for the knockout.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Heart scores with a jab to the body.
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heart tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heart to the ground. Heart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Machine throws a one two combo.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Heart.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine throws a quick counter head kick but Heart was just out of range.
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Heart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machine somewhat.
Heart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heart wants it to stay on the feet.
Machine checks a low kick from Heart.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Heart cracks Machine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machine looks for a takedown but Heart sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heart but Heart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine throws a push kick but Heart slaps the foot to one side.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Heart digs a good body shot into Machine's ribs.
Machine feints and then cracks Heart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heart down.
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heart as he avoids it easily.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machine is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Heart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine tries to clinch but Heart is having none of it.
Heart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heart's calf.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Machine.
Heart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart. #CL#
Heart gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Heart lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine prevents a body shot from Heart.
Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Heart has double underhooks.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heart tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Heart manages to break the clinch.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Heart seems unphased.
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Heart misses.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Machine slips the punch.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Heart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Heart throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
It looked like Machine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heart.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
Heart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Heart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peter Heart seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Machine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Machine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Heart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machine misses with the ground and pound.
Heart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machine is taking a breather. Heart 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.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machine wants to control but Heart is keeping him busy.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heart defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Heart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Heart!
Peter Heart decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ORC 15: Unholy
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machine has time to react.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Barca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barca scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machine, as that shot connected.
Barca throws a one two combo.
Barca fakes the leg kick and cracks Machine in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca takes one to the side of the head.
Machine clobbers Barca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barca throws a leg kick but Machine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barca throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machine, as that shot connected.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barca slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machine.
Barca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barca staying out of range there.
Jab by Machine.
Barca cracks Machine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barca tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Barca misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Machine loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Barca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machine.
Machine looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well.
Barca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barca misses with a wild body shot.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barca's head.
A big left from Barca misses.
Machine throws the kick towards the body but Barca avoids it.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Barca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barca is able to avoid easily.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Barca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barca, right into the meat.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine throws a right hand that Barca ducks under and follows up with a left that Barca also avoids with ease.
Barca misses with a leg kick.
Barca drops his hands momentarily and Machine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Barca.
Machine swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that Barca has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barca scores with a leg kick.
Barca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machine.
Barca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barca misses with a kick to the body
and Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Machine throws a right and a left that Barca avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Barca slips under a jab.
Barca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machine.
Machine throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barca counter with a right hand.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machine is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barca lands a head kick!
Machine throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range.
Barca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barca feints and then cracks Machine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machine down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca scores with a body shot.
Machine throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Barca lands the left hand.
Barca looks to land a combination. Machine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Barca tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barca swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barca.
A jab lands there for Barca.
Barca thows a body kick. Machine tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Barca throws a nice head kick!
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Barca.
Machine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine lands a front kick.
Machine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barca works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Barca misses with a body shot.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Barca.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barca. That's going to slow Machine down.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Barca closes the distance and clinches.
Barca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Barca scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Barca misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Barca finds it's way through Machine's defenses.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
A shot to the liver by Barca. Beautiful body shot.
Machine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice cross by Machine.
Jab by Machine.
A big left from Machine misses.
Barca lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Barca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machine throws a low kick but Barca avoids it.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine pushes Barca away with a front kick.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Barca's shoulder, as Barca tries to avoid the shot.
As Machine backs off Barca throws a huge counter combo but Machine manages to avoid it all.
Barca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Barca. Those never looked like landing.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machine throws out the jab.
Barca tries to counter with a clinch but Machine shakes him off and moves away.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machine throws out the jab.
Barca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hannibal Barca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barca tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barca throws a head kick that misses.
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Barca avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Barca.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machine checks a leg kick.
As Barca tries to get set, Machine tries to push him back and clinch up but Barca manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Barca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the ropes.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
A body shot lands from Barca.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca lands an uppercut.#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine throws a series of strikes that have Barca backpedaling.
Barca lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine throws a right hand that Barca ducks under and follows up with a left that Barca also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine looks to land a body kick but Barca moved away.
Barca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machine.#T2#
Barca delivers a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Barca misses.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Barca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machine.
Machine sets himself, and Barca steps forward looking for the clinch! Machine avoids it this time.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.
Barca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barca.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Machine moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Barca. That snapped Machine's head back.
Barca misses with a lunging right hand
letting Machine counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine throws a hook but Barca blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hannibal Barca.
Well Barca has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Rock Machine!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Hannibal Barca!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca wins by split decision!
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Event:
ORC 11: Exile
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Machine dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine slips a jab from Rram.
Machine throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Machine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rram. Rram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rram tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram throws a combination. Machine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Rram is out of range.
Machine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machine throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Machine is looking for a counter combo.
Rram works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Machine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram scores with a punch to the head.
Machine scores with a head kick.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram moves out of range as Machine strikes.
Machine looks to land a body kick but Rram moved away.
A left lands for Machine.
A big right from Machine misses.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Machine.
Rram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rram.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Machine cracks Rram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Machine slips under a jab from Rram.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Machine lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
Machine lands a nice looking body kick.
Machine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Machine misses with a hook. Rram ducked under it nicely.
Rram moves out of range as Machine throws a body kick.
Machine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.
Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine.
Rram throws a series of punches but Machine moves out of range.
Machine lands a glancing blow to the side of Rram's head.
Rram looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Machine.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a series of punches but Machine moves out of range.
Machine throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Machine misses with a hook.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine scores with a decent looking hook.
Machine defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Machine misses with a low kick.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Machine counters with a big head kick but Rram shrugs it off.
Rram takes one on the button.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine misses the jab.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram jabs at Machine's body.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machine backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.#T2#
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Machine misses.
Rram tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machine with a hook.
Rram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machine under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machine.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Machine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rram circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Rram tries to work over Machine's front leg with a kick but Machine checks it.
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rram counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Machine throws a hook but Rram blocks it.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Rram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Machine.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a body kick that stops Rram in his tracks momentarily.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Rram.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine is looking to counter punch.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
A head kick misses from Machine. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Machine misses.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Rram throws a right hand that Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Machine also avoids with ease.
Machine blocks a head kick by Rram.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram throws a poor cross that misses
and Machine counters with a body kick.
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machine lands a head shot.
Rram walks into a left hand.
Machine misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rram.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rock Machine.
Well Rram has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Nosyaj Rram thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ORC 6: Deadlock
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Machine walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine takes one to the side of the head.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Machine cracks West with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machine looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
West misses with an uppercut.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.#T1##CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Machine misses with a straight left.
West ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machine.
West scores with a head kick.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Machine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
West takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Machine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machine misses with a looping right.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Machine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL#
West moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses. #BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machine blocks a head kick by West.
Machine misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machine throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Machine lands.
Machine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
Machine blocks the body kick.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.#CL#
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the ropes.
Machine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
West drives through and clinches with Machine against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Machine has double underhooks.
Machine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as West tries to tie him up. #T1#
Machine wants to break free but West has control.
Machine pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West taking a breather.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
West rushes Machine and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Machine. That snapped West's head back.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine misses the jab.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machine lands with a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Machine catches West right on the button with a cross.
Machine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
West is rocked!
West moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
It seemed like Machine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
West checks the leg kick.
West throws a big counter combination but Machine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machine connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machine.
Machine tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machine manages to circle out of the way.
Machine staggers West with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! West looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Machine is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Machine!
Our winner, Rock Machine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ORC 2: Uprising
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Chlapik clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chlapik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chlapik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chlapik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Chlapik tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chlapik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Chlapik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Chlapik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chlapik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chlapik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Machine finds it's target.
Chlapik lands with a cross. #CL#
Chlapik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chlapik struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Machine lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Chlapik has Machine up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Chlapik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machine throws a leg kick but Chlapik moved away.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Chlapik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chlapik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Chlapik should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machine!
Chlapik moves out of range of the body kick.
Chlapik lands with a right hand.
Machine tries to clinch
letting Chlapik counter with a right hand.
Chlapik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machine.
Chlapik lands a jab-cross combination.
Chlapik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Chlapik avoids the head kick by Machine.
Chlapik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chlapik just misses with a punch to the body.
Machine throws a series of punches but Chlapik avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machine misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Machine looks to move away, Chlapik throws a big counter combo but Machine just gets out of the way.#CL#
Chlapik clinches.
Chlapik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chlapik misses with a punch to the body.
Chlapik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chlapik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Chlapik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Chlapik should have avoided that one.
Machine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chlapik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chlapik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machine walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Chlapik lands but Machine takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chlapik takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Chlapik takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Chlapik has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chlapik's sensitive parts.
Machine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Chlapik gets a clinch.
Chlapik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine letting Chlapik take a breather here.
Chlapik blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Chlapik breaks the clinch.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chlapik.
Chlapik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chlapik.#CL2#
Machine drives through and clinches with Chlapik against the ropes.
Chlapik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chlapik tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Chlapik back against the ropes.
Machine is trying to break free.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chlapik.
#BC#
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chlapik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Chlapik does no damage.
Machine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Machine. That snapped Chlapik's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik staying out of range there.
Machine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range and Machine settles back down.
Machine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Chlapik's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chlapik tries to counter by clinching up but Machine breaks away and moves out of range.
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Machine throws a leg kick
and Chlapik counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine throws a lazy head kick
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chlapik lands with a right hand. #KD#
Chlapik throws out a head kick that Machine doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Machine crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Machine's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#
Machine is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machine cracks Chlapik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Chlapik cracks Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Machine is still on wobbly legs! Can Chlapik finish him?
Machine misses with a low kick as Chlapik jumps back.
Chlapik throws a quick counter kick to the body but Machine avoids it.#CL#
Chlapik gets a clinch.
Machine seems to have recovered his senses.
Chlapik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chlapik tries to stall but Machine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chlapik is pushing Machine up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chlapik lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Chlapik.
A combination from Chlapik does no damage.
Chlapik scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Chlapik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Chlapik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlapik.
Chlapik slips a jab from Machine.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlapik blocks the leg kick.
Chlapik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
It looked like Chlapik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machine throws a hook but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Machine.
Machine feints a counter leg kick.
Machine misses with a hook. Chlapik ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chlapik checks a low kick from Machine.
Chlapik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machine.
Chlapik blocks a low kick nicely.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the head.
Chlapik misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chlapik just leaning against Machine, taking a breather. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine tries to bum rush Chlapik with a series of wild strikes but Chlapik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chlapik lands a jab to Machine's midsection.#CL#
Chlapik pushes Machine up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chlapik lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chlapik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chlapik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chlapik.
Machine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chlapik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlapik throws out a powerful jab.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine misses with a head kick.
Chlapik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chlapik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Machine ducks into a a hook from Chlapik and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#KD#
Machine walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Chlapik rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Machine has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Machine blocks a head kick by Chlapik.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chlapik connects with a right hand. Machine shakes it off.
Machine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chlapik drops his hands momentarily and Machine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chlapik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
Chlapik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chlapik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Jakub Chlapik!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jakub Chlapik!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jakub Chlapik!
Jakub Chlapik wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Jakub Chlapik made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AnC 1: First Blood
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Machine gets a clinch.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shot's elbow.
Machine avoids the elbow strike from Shot, against the cage.
Shot throws an elbow that misses.
Machine blocks an elbow strike.
Shot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shot is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machine up against the cage.
Machine blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shot dodges the punch combination from Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shot tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shot.
Shot working aggressively here.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Shot.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Shot shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Shot tries to tie him up.
Shot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Shot cracks Machine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Machine. #TD2#
Shot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shot showed some decent athleticism there.
Shot is stalling here. Machine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine throws a strike aimed at the side of Shot's head but Shot avoids it well.
Machine wants to control but Shot is keeping him busy.
Shot is trying to improve his position.
Machine 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.#T2#
Machine wants to control but Shot is keeping him busy.
Shot is trying to improve his position.
Shot is being controlled here.
Machine trying to control the position but Shot is working away. #SU#
Machine decides to stand back up. Machine steps back and let's Shot get back to his feet.
Shot throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine throws a big counter combination but Shot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machine wants to clinch.
It seemed like Shot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Machine moves away and avoids it.
Machine is looking to counter punch.
Shot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Shot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Machine tries to land a body kick
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machine throws a wild body kick that Shot sees coming a mile off.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
Machine connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Shot - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shot swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Shot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Shot misses.
Machine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shot scores with a nice head shot.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shot takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Machine connects with a leg kick. Shot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machine misses with a looping right.#T4#
Shot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shot has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shot moves out of range of the body kick from Machine.
Shot slips a jab from Machine.
Shot slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Shot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machine misses the jab.
Machine slips a straight right by Shot.
Shot blocks a jab.
Shot throws out a counter right but Machine avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Shot misses the target.
Shot's corner calls for a 1-2. Shot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shot with a hook.#TD#
Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shot struggling a bit here.
Shot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shot has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Machine landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machine connects with a leg kick. Shot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine throws a head kick but Shot moves out of range.
Shot wants to counter the offense by Machine and move into the clinch position.
Shot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machine can pounce on him.
Machine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machine misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine scores with a nice right hand.
Machine cracks Shot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Shot walks into a jab.
Shot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?#T1#
Shot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shot misses with a looping left.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Shot moved out of range nicely.
Shot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machine throws a head kick but Shot moves out of range.
Shot throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machine moves away from the strike by Shot.
Machine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine throws a push kick but Shot slaps the foot to one side.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Shot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Machine throws a hook but Shot avoids it easily.
Machine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine tries to clinch
letting Shot counter with a right hand.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
Shot throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Shot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shot misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Shot stalks Machine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machine's face. Machine staggers backwards, shaken.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Shot tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shot lands a jab.#T3#
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Machine misses the target.
Shot looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Shot.
Machine tries to clinch there but Shot circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shot! But no joy.
Shot keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine wants to slow Shot down by chopping away at his legs.
Shot scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shot swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Shot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
Shot keeps the fight on the outside.
Shot lands with a nice combination. Machine backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Shot moves away from the strike by Machine.
Machine wants to clinch up but Shot keeps it at a distance.
Shot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Machine misses with a left hand
letting Shot counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Shot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Shot has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine digs a right hand into Shot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shot's gas tank.
Shot effectively controlling the action here.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Shot receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shot misses with a right hand
and Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machine in his tracks. #TD#
Machine scores with a takedown into Shot's guard.
Machine postures up.
Machine trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Machine has moved into half guard.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Shot defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shot has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Shot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Shot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shot preventing the sweep.
Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machine is trying to control the position but Shot postures up. #T2##SUB#
Machine has his foot on Shot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shot works his way back into a safe position though.
Shot trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine wants to sweep here but Shot controlling him for the moment.
Machine is working hard here to advance position.
Machine is trying to control the position but Shot postures up.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Shot trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Machine.#T3#
Machine moves away from the strike by Shot.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machine lands a head kick. Shot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Shot misses.
Shot connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shot lands the left hand.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Shot's head but Shot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Shot. That snapped Machine's head back.
Machine connects with a jab.
Shot ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Shot replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Machine blocks it well.
Machine throws the left hand but Shot avoids the punch easily.
Machine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine looks to clinch
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shot scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine wants to clinch but Shot slips to the side
and Shot counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine lands with an overhand left.
Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shot.#CL2#
Shot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
Sebastian Shot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Shot fails to land. #BC#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shot misses with a looping right.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Shot's head but Shot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine throws a head kick that half lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastian Shot.
I think Shot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Machine missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolf shoots in but Machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Machine clinches up against the cage.
Wolf jumps guard but Machine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machine misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wolf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Machine lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machine! But no joy.
Machine throws a combination. Wolf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machine connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolf regains half guard.
Machine controlling the pace. #T2#
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolf trying to control here.
Wolf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolf is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Machine controlling the position.
Wolf is not content to let Machine control the position. #T3#
Machine tries to move to mount but Wolf blocks the move with his legs.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Machine advances to full mount.
Machine tries to control but Wolf wriggling away.
Machine lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wolf tries to hold on but Machine pushes him away. #T4#
Machine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wolf is trying desperately to improve position.
Machine controlling from the full mount.
Machine landing strikes from the mount.
Wolf taking shots to the head.
Machine controlling from the full mount.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
Machine can't control as he wanted to and Wolf manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Wolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machine tries to avoid it but Wolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machine to the ground. Machine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machine cracks Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine looks to clinch #TD#
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Machine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machine moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machine holds on and takes a little breather.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Machine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf cracks Machine with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Wolf scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf works over Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine looking to control.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Machine has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolf manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine stands and throws Wolf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Machine working away.
Rock Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine tries to move to mount but Wolf blocks the move with his legs.
Wolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hugo Wolf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine lands with an overhand left.
Machine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Machine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf is trying to keep Machine in close.
Wolf 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Machine looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Machine is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machine trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Machine wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Machine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolf on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolf's guard now, I'm sure.
Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf looking to control.
Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolf seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine stays in close to Wolf's body and controls the position.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Machine throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machine can pounce on him.
Machine with a nice cross.
Machine scores with a spinning back kick!
Wolf walks into a left hand.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine throws a front kick that sends Wolf stumbling back into the cage.
Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Machine.
Wolf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machine tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
Machine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wolf is trying to drag Machine to the mat but Machine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
An out of breath Rock Machine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Machine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Pope sneaks out the side door and pushes Machine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pope misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Machine moves into the clinch.
Pope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machine.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pope displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Machine tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pope cracks Machine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Machine slips the punch.
Machine throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Pope was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pope sprawls well. Pope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
A jab lands there for Machine.
Machine wants to slow Pope down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Pope tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machine!
#TD2#
Pope gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Machine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pope content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Pope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment.
Pope trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Pope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machine holds on and takes a little breather.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Machine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Machine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pope working to try and regain half guard.
Machine controlling his opponent.
Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Pope is desperately trying to improve his position but Machine has a good base and remains in mount.
Machine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pope can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pope?
Machine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope is looking to improve his position but Machine isn't that keen on the idea.
Pope is working hard here to advance position.
Machine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pope is working to get back to half guard.
Pope taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machine misses with a hook
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope dives in for a single leg takedown but Machine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pope misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Pope throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machine to score with a decent uppercut.
Machine walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine avoids the head kick by Pope.
A little jabbing left from Machine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machine misses with a hook.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Machine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Pope blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Pope connects with a body shot that sends Machine's belly button to the back.
Machine checks a low kick from Pope.
An inside leg kick lands from Machine.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Pope tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Machine misses with a hook.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Rock Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Machine rushes Pope and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pope misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machine.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
Pope looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.
Pope lands an uppercut.
Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Pope has double underhooks.
Pope misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine defending well as Pope loads up on a big left hand.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope avoids the head kick by Machine.
#CL#
Pope pushes Machine up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Machine tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pope connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machine's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Machine has clasped his hands together around Pope's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Pope bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope throws a series of punches but Machine avoids them all with ease.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machine.
Machine throws a leg kick
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope ducks right into an uppercut from Machine.
Machine lands an overhand right.
Pope scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Machine slips the punch.
Machine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pope's calf.
Pope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pope lands with a nice combination. Machine backs away looking to recover.
Pope lands with a nice body punch.
Pope checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pope throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Pope closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pope throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Pope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope punishes Machine's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Pope will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Machine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machine cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pope.
Pope scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machine tries to land a front kick but Pope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pope lands with a cross.
Pope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pope wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Pope throws a chopping leg kick but Machine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Pope does no damage.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Pope swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
That kick from Pope tenderised Machine's leg. Machine is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pope misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machine!
#TD2#
Pope gets caught flat footed, as Machine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Pope pushes Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machine lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Machine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Pope finds it's way through Machine's defenses.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pope takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pope ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Pope goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pope throws a combination that misses
and Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
Pope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Machine moves forwards but Pope connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pope checks a low kick from Machine.
Pope ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Machine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pope really felt that one!
Pope ducks right into an uppercut from Machine.
Machine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
Machine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Pope's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope is controlling Machine's posture.
Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Machine clinches.
Pope landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Pope.
I think Pope 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Pope!
An out of breath Jan Pope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Machine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Machine being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Machine has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McDonald is trying to keep an underhook but Machine manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McDonald manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.#CL2#
McDonald clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
McDonald turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McDonald manages to end up in side control.
Machine tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Machine is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Machine tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
Machine holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Machine is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald is staying tight to Machine's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDonald wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Machine throws a counter high kick but McDonald was just alert enough to avoid it.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Machine's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
As McDonald tries to get set, Machine tries to push him back and clinch up but McDonald manages to avoid the attempt.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Machine darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machine.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machine to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Machine gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machine looking to control.
McDonald stands up over Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
A short right from McDonald on the inside. #BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from McDonald.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McDonald rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machine stalling in the clinch.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Machine taking a breather.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Machine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
#BC#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
McDonald clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald slips under a jab from Machine.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Machine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machine tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Machine avoids it easily.
McDonald thumps Machine with a low kick.
Machine takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Machine clinches.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good work by Machine as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machine clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
McDonald forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Machine manages to break the clinch.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Machine against the cage.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machine up against the cage.#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Machine has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
Machine prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.#BC#
Machine manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McDonald pushes Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Machine's takedown attempt.
Machine is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not. #BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Machine is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
McDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
McDonald lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machine lands a jab.
McDonald shoots in but Machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Machine.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machine scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
McDonald darts in and clinches Machine up against the cage.#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Machine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald wants to control but Machine postures up.#T2#
Machine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McDonald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDonald is not content to let Machine control the position.
McDonald parries the strikes from Machine easily there. Machine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDonald to escape.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Machine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T3#
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rock Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Machine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Machine being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving. #SUB#
Machine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rock Machine.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A victorious Ronnie McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos: 16
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
Crespo lands an overhand right.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Machine misses the jab.
Crespo blocks a jab.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine tries to circle away but Crespo has him pinned against the cage.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is pushing Crespo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##BC#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crespo.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Machine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Donk. Crespo catches Machine right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Crespo clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Machine blocks with his arms.
Machine presses Crespo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Machine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machine stalls.
Machine is trying to break the clinch but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo. #T2#
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crespo or not.
Our sources have told us that Crespo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Machine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
Machine has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Machine is looking to stand up but Crespo isn't so interested in that idea.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crespo works over Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Crespo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crespo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Crespo has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Machine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
Machine tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine lands with a right hand.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
Crespo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Crespo has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine wants to break free but Crespo has control.
#BC#
Crespo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Crespo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Crespo is out of range.
Crespo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine moves forwards but Crespo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crespo is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, Crespo circles away and we're back to standing.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine avoids the head kick by Crespo.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine avoids the body shot from Crespo.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine throws out a counter right but Crespo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Crespo lands a left hand.
Machine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machine is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Machine manages to pull guard.
Machine can't keep his opponent in guard - Crespo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
Crespo is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.
Crespo working the head and body with strikes.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machine is pressing down on Crespo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crespo passes Machine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crespo prevents Machine from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Crespo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crespo is working away from the top position though.
Crespo working over Machine with some ground and pound. Machine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Crespo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crespo prevents Machine from improving his position.
Crespo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crespo trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
Crespo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Crespo has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine is looking to clinch but Crespo is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machine.
Crespo stalks Machine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machine's face. Machine staggers backwards, shaken.
Machine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Crespo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crespo.
Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Crespo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crespo finds it's way round the side to connect with Machine's head.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crespo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine misses with a left hand
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machine misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
Silvio Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machine avoids the head kick by Crespo.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Machine delivers a nice body kick.
Machine tries to clinch
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Crespo both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crespo scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Machine throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Crespo clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Crespo lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo. #TD2#
Machine pulls Crespo into guard.
Crespo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machine's guard. #T3#
Crespo trying to mount his opponent but Machine defends it.
Crespo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crespo is controlling the pace.
Machine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machine controls Crespo momentarily but Crespo frees himself.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crespo trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine looking to control.
Machine is pulling down on Crespo's head to control his posture.
Silvio Crespo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crespo avoids it really well and circles away.
Machine is looking to clinch but Crespo is avoiding it.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crespo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Silvio Crespo waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 14
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.
Machine controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Machine is very close to passing his half guard.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Aoki 's hands, connecting with Aoki 's forehead.#T1#
Aoki is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine advances position into side control!
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aoki tries to buck Machine off but Machine is having none of it.
Machine controls the position.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machine dominating with strikes here.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is having none of it. #T2#
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aoki has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Machine's lack of action.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine wants to stand up but Aoki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Machine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Machine is trying to get back to his feet but Aoki has full control of the position and if anything, Machine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Machine tries to roll but Aoki sticks to his back.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Machine pushed the leg off.
Machine can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Machine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Machine pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Aoki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Machine. #SUB#
Aoki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aoki is not going to allow Machine to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki scores with strikes from the back.
Aoki has the hooks in. Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock 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.
#R2#
A head kick from Machine lands but Aoki takes it in his stride.
Aoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.#TD2#
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Aoki 's guard.#ES#
Aoki wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machine.#CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine lands a body shot. #T1##BC2#
Machine manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Machine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rock Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki is controlling Machine's posture.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Machine wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Machine is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Aoki has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machine is working away from the top position though.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machine wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Machine controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Machine stands up from Aoki 's guard - Machine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machine tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Machine connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Machine slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki tries to move into range but Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machine cracks the inside of Aoki 's front leg. #CL2#
Machine darts in and clinches Aoki up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Machine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aoki is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine is taking a breather. Aoki 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.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Machine lands a body shot.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki throws a hook but Machine blocks it.
Machine cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aoki lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
Machine throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machine on his heels. He'll look to pass Machine's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machine wants to stand but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Machine is trying to buck Aoki off.#SUB#
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki 's guard! Nice work there by Machine!
Machine postures up in Aoki 's guard and throws a big left but Aoki blocks it. #SUB#
Aoki working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Machine trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position. #T2#
Machine wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Machine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine is pushing down on Aoki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Machine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machine trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Machine trying to control the pace.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machine thows a huge punch but Aoki dodges it nicely.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Machine seems content to control.
Aoki is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Machine stands up out of the half guard.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machine lands a head kick!
#T4#
Machine moves away from the strike by Aoki .
Machine cracks Aoki with a good jab.#CL#
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Aoki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Aoki is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Aoki 's guard.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
Rock Machine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA 25: Night of Champions
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Dhamma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Machine as Dhamma shoots in.
Machine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machine throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Machine is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dhamma presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A knee to the head by Machine.
Machine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dhamma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machine prevents it.
Rock Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.
Dhamma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dhamma backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Machine decides to pull guard.
Dhamma won't allow Machine to sweep him here. #T1#
Dhamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Dhamma trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Dhamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Dhamma being controlled here momentarily.
Machine keeping full guard, as Dhamma tries to pass.
Machine is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma is still trying to improve position.
Machine looking to control.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Dhamma has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Dhamma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Machine clinches. #T2#
Dhamma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dhamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machine is working Dhamma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass. #T3#
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhamma, not yet.
Machine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dhamma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dhamma trying to control the position.
Machine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dhamma throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dhamma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine lands with a nice body punch.
Machine throws a series of punches but Dhamma moves out of range.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Dhamma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dhamma with the counter takedown but Machine avoids it easily.#TD#
Machine shoots in and bounces Dhamma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dhamma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Dhamma throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
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#
Dhamma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machine defends well and Dhamma ends up having to push Machine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine stays in close to Dhamma's body and controls the position.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dhamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Dhamma is keeping the position.
Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dhamma controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machine.
Machine thows a leg kick but Dhamma checks it #CL2#
and Dhamma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dhamma tries for a takedown but Machine manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Machine gets control of Dhamma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dhamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dhamma wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Machine keeping full guard, as Dhamma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dhamma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dhamma, into his guard. #REVR#
Machine pushes down on Dhamma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dhamma flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Dhamma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machine wants to control but Dhamma is keeping him busy.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dhamma trying to control here.
Machine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dhamma punching from the bottom.
Machine blocks the strikes from Dhamma.
Machine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dhamma wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Machine is keen to just control but Dhamma is a slippery customer.
Dhamma is trying to stand back up but Machine is controlling him
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dhamma missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Machine throwing shots but Dhamma is blocking nicely.
Dhamma is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhamma doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhamma is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rock Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Machine keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Machine is trying to keep Dhamma in close.
#SUB2#
Dhamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Machine 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#
Dhamma working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Machine trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhamma is striking from the bottom but Machine uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhamma.
Machine throws the kick towards the body but Dhamma avoids it.
Dhamma shoots in but no luck this time.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dhamma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Dhamma tries to counter it with a takedown but Machine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Dhamma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhamma's guard. #T1#
Well, if Machine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Machine throwing shots but Dhamma is blocking nicely.
Dhamma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhamma can do to turn this around?
Machine wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dhamma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dhamma wants to sweep but no luck.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Dhamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma. #ES#
Machine has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dhamma has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Dhamma gets caught flat footed, as Machine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dhamma trying to keep a closed guard but Machine is proving a slippery customer.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Dhamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dhamma can't keep his opponent in guard - Machine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhamma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhamma is looking to improve his position.
Machine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dhamma taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Dhamma misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine controlling the pace. #T4#
Machine prevents Dhamma from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhamma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dhamma has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Machine should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dhamma has tightened it up now! Machine should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMMA 20: Bio Hazard
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Machine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redbeard's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Redbeard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Redbeard closes the distance and clinches.
Machine scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard cracks Machine with an open hand slap.
Redbeard stalks Machine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machine's face. Machine staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.#CL#
Machine clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redbeard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machine moves out of range of the leg kick from Redbeard.
Machine tries to bum rush Redbeard with a series of wild strikes but Redbeard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Redbeard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Redbeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Redbeard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
Redbeard misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Redbeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.#CL#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Redbeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redbeard throws a combination. Machine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Redbeard throws a series of punches but Machine moves out of range.
Redbeard lands a jab-cross combination.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redbeard.#CL2#
Redbeard instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Machine closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Redbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redbeard throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Machine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redbeard's guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Redbeard.
Redbeard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machine stops Redbeard from standing up. #T2#
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Redbeard keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Machine is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Redbeard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Redbeard.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redbeard is keeping the position for now.
Machine won't allow Redbeard to sweep him here. #T3#
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Redbeard is trying to get back to full guard.
Redbeard is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Machine is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Machine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Redbeard is looking to improve his position.
Redbeard landing small, sideways elbows.
Machine stalling.
Redbeard is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machine stalling away here and it's allowed Redbeard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machine passes Redbeard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machine trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Redbeard looking for submissions off his back.
Redbeard wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Redbeard is trying to stand back up but Machine is controlling him
Redbeard tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Redbeard pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Redbeard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redbeard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymun Redbeard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
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.
#R2#
Redbeard looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Redbeard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machine is able to avoid easily.
Machine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redbeard misses with a leg kick
and Machine counters with a three punch combo that has Redbeard backing up. Redbeard nods at Machine to acknowledge the strikes.
Machine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machine duly obliges.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redbeard scores with a decent looking hook.
Machine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machine moves out of range as Redbeard strikes.
Redbeard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redbeard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redbeard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machine is in Redbeard's guard.
Machine trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Redbeard is looking to stand up but Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Redbeard has his feet on Machine's thighs here. He's pushed Machine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Machine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymun Redbeard!
In his post fight interview, Raymun Redbeard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Madness MMA 14: Insanity
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Machine is looking to slow Jasta down with leg kicks.
Machine looks for the body kick but Jasta saw that one coming.
Jasta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Machine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jasta in his tracks.
Machine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jasta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Jasta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machine shoots and misses
enabling Jasta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Machine. Beautiful body shot.
Machine lands a glancing blow to the side of Jasta's head.
Machine misses with a low kick as Jasta jumps back.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jasta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine misses with a double jab.
Jasta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
Danga de danga de dang - Machine scores with a four punch combination!#T1##TD2#
Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Jasta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machine thows a leg kick but Jasta checks it
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jasta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine swings widly with a right hand
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jasta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jasta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine cracks Jasta with a good jab.#T2#
Jasta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
It seemed like Machine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Machine misses.
Jasta checks a low kick from Machine.
An attempted straight right counter from Jasta misses the target.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasta.
Machine is looking for the big counter here.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jasta.
Machine fakes the leg kick and cracks Jasta in the body.
Machine throws the left hand but Jasta avoids the punch easily.
Jasta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jasta wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Jasta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamey Jasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasta misses the target.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jasta throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Jasta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jasta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Machine misses with a right hand
and Jasta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jasta needs to keep his hands up - Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jasta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machine misses with a combination
and Jasta counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Machine misses
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Machine is rocked!
Machine cracks Jasta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machine throws a hook but Jasta avoids it easily.
Jasta throws a quick counter head kick but Machine was just out of range.
Jasta works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Jamey Jasta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jasta misses with a head kick.
Machine scores with a jab to the head.
#T4##TD2#
Machine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jasta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Machine is on him like a limpet, forcing Jasta back against the cage.#BC#
Jasta breaks the clinch.
Machine throws a series of punches but Jasta moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch up but Jasta circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Machine tenderised Jasta's leg. Jasta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Jasta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine misses with a takedown
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Machine avoids the body shot from Jasta.
Machine connects with a body shot that sends Jasta's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jasta ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine.
Machine throws a series of punches but Jasta moves out of range.
Machine catches Jasta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machine with a jab.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasta slips under a jab.
Jasta lands a nice shot to the body.
Jasta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jasta throws a poor cross that misses
and Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine lands with an uppercut that bounces Jasta off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta lands a jab to the nose.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jasta.
The crowd cheers as Jasta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machine doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Machine misses. #T1#
Jasta tries to move into range but Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jasta throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jasta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
Jasta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machine is looking to score with low kicks.
Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jasta defends it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Jasta misses its target.
Jasta throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Jasta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.#T2#
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jasta counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Jasta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.
Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Jasta's brow.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine throws an elbow that misses. Jasta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machine's guard. Nice move by Jasta!#REVR#
Jasta controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jasta stopping the sweep attempt from Machine.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Machine is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jasta throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Machine's body to avoid the submission. Machine has instead reached around Jasta's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Machine arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rock Machine!
An out of breath Rock Machine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 4
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Mewes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Mewes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mewes slips under a jab.
Mewes shoots in looking for a takedown but Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mewes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mewes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mewes throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Mewes looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Mewes lands a lovely overhand right.
Mewes slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine avoids the head kick by Mewes.
Mewes misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mewes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Mewes misses.
Mewes sets himself, and Machine steps forward looking for the clinch! Mewes avoids it this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machine.
Mewes throws a head kick that misses.
Machine thuds his right hand into Mewes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Mewes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mewes.
Machine throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mewes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine throws a series of punches but Mewes avoids them all with ease.
Machine lands a jab to the nose.
Mewes throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Mewes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machine was covering up waiting for the punch and Mewes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mewes is one step ahead there. #T2#
Mewes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machine seems keen to control Mewes's posture.
Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mewes's guard. #REVB#
Mewes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mewes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Machine trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mewes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mewes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Mewes has wrist control.
Mewes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mewes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Machine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mewes counters with a three punch combo that has Machine backing up. Machine nods at Mewes to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mewes closes the distance and clinches up with Machine, looking for a takedown. Mewes pushes Machine against the cage but Machine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Mewes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Mewes.
Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Mewes should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mewes closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mewes.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Mewes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Machine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mewes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Machine is putting a hurting on Mewes here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine 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##TD2#
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mewes is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mewes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mewes doesn't have the hooks in and Machine manages to turn into his guard.
Machine is fighting to break Mewes's control of his arms but Mewes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mewes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mewes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Mewes is trying to control the position but Machine postures up. #T1#
Machine wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.
Mewes wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine passes into half guard.
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mewes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mewes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mewes trying to control here.
Mewes is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine controlling the pace.
Mewes is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mewes defending well though.
Machine throwing shots but Mewes is blocking nicely.
Mewes is looking to improve his position.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.#SU2#
Machine stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mewes to get to his feet.
Machine closes the distance but Mewes moves to the side #TD#
and Mewes counters with a shoot takedown. Machine fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Mewes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machine is on top in guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mewes has a closed guard, preventing Machine from standing up.
Mewes wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine stops Mewes from standing up.
Machine wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.
Machine won't allow Mewes to sweep him here.
Machine throws an elbow that misses. Mewes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machine's guard. Nice move by Mewes!#REVR#
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mewes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mewes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine connects with a jab.
Machine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mewes tries to counter with a takedown but Machine is quick to defend against it.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Mewes.
Machine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mewes's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine stuffs the takedown.
Machine throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and pushes Mewes back into the cage.#BC#
Mewes breaks from the clinch.
Machine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machine.#T1#
Mewes tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Machine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machine misses the jab.
It looked like Mewes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Machine connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Mewes.
Machine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mewes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machine backs up against the cage.
Machine scores with a hook to the body. Mewes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mewes tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Mewes feinted with a counter takedown.
Rock Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mewes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mewes walks into a left hand. #T2#
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mewes's waist but Mewes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Mewes throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Mewes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mewes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mewes avoids the head kick by Machine.
Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mewes but Mewes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mewes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
Mewes blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mewes.
Mewes fakes the leg kick and cracks Machine in the body.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Mewes misses with the body kick
and Machine counters with a low kick, right behind Mewes 's knee.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Mewes counter with a right hand.
Machine throws a body punch but Mewes moves out of range.
Mewes throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Mewes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Mewes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mewes misses with a head kick.
Machine throws a counter combo.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mewes.#CL#
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Mewes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mewes takes one to the side of the head.
Mewes shoots in but Machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mewes drops his hands momentarily and Machine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mewes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Mewes persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Mewes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machine finds it's way round the side to connect with Mewes's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mewes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machine circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine tries to clinch but Mewes moves out of range.
Mewes takes one to the side of the head.
Machine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Machine misses with a takedown #TD#
so Mewes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jason Mewes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine can't keep his opponent in guard - Mewes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
Rock Machine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jason Mewes had this to say: 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'.
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Event:
Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog moves out of range as Machine strikes.
A big right from Dog misses.
Machine slips a straight right by Dog.
Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dog jabs at Machine's body.#TD#
Dog dives in and scores a takedown into Machine's guard.#ES2#
Machine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dog off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dog sprawls well initially but Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Machine trying to control the action but Dog just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB#
Dog seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Machine's chin but Machine turns very nicely into Dog's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Machine.
Machine is fighting to break Dog's control of his arms but Dog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machine trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machine controls the pace.#T2#
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog trying to control the position.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine postures up.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dog misses with the combination.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machine lands with an overhand left.
Dog checks a low kick from Machine.#T4#
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with an inside leg kick.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machine scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Machine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine throws out a counter right but Dog avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Dog misses.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Machine lands a jab to the head.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine 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#
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine throws a series of strikes that have Dog backpedaling.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog misses with the combination.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well.
Dog looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine tries to land a leg kick but Dog saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Machine defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Machine tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Machine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Dog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Dog lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
A right-left combo lands from Dog.
Crazy Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog lands with a nice combination. Machine backs away looking to recover.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Machine both land. Nice combination.
Machine tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Dog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dog takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog lands a glancing blow to the side of Machine's head.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Dog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machine blocks a jab.
Dog misses with a double jab.
Machine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Dog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Machine tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine's corner calls for a 1-2. Machine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
#T4#
Dog avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine is struggling to control the position.
Machine working aggressively here.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
Machine is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machine has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Dog throws a series of punches but Machine avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog cracks Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
Dog throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Dog takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Dog swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog.
Machine misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Machine feints and as Dog raises his hands in defense, Machine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dog is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving. #T1#
Machine wants to stand but Dog is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Dog connects with a right hand. Machine shakes it off.#T2#
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machine is pressing down on Dog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Machine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dog wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Dog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Machine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Machine.
I think Machine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
Our winner, Rock Machine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Crazy Dog had this to say: 'Fuck.'.
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Event:
Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Machine wants to clinch but Lefleaur slips to the side
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Lefleaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine tries to bum rush Lefleaur with a series of wild strikes but Lefleaur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lefleaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lefleaur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well.
A jab from Lefleaur finds it's way through Machine's defenses.
Machine throws a body punch but Lefleaur moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine closes the distance but Lefleaur moves to the side
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Machine throws a series of strikes that have Lefleaur backpedaling.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefleaur connects with the punch.
Machine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
Lefleaur raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Machine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Machine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lefleaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Machine shoots in and bounces Lefleaur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lefleaur tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Lefleaur has his feet on Machine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Machine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Lefleaur blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Lefleaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lefleaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lefleaur misses with a straight left.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
Lefleaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lefleaur! But no joy.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Lefleaur is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Machine dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Machine stands up and beckons Lefleaur to his feet.
Lefleaur throws out a loose jab but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine works the jab nicely.
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a left to the body.
Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4##TD#
Lefleaur gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Lefleaur manages to retain guard.
Machine stops Lefleaur from standing up.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lefleaur 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.#SU#
Machine stands up from Lefleaur's guard - Machine perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Machine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lefleaur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lefleaur is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Machine lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lefleaur moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine throws a series of punches but Lefleaur moves out of range.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Lefleaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Machine is predictable there
and Lefleaur counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Machine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lefleaur might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Machine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lefleaur misses with a straight left.
It looked like Machine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lefleaur.#T1#
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine looks to throw a body kick
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Lefleaur's shoulder, as Lefleaur tries to avoid the shot.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Lefleaur shapes to counter with a head kick.
Machine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lefleaur will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machine.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Lefleaur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Lefleaur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machine misses with an uppercut
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine looks for the body kick but Lefleaur saw that one coming. #T2#
Lefleaur misses with a left hand
and Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine looks for a takedown but Lefleaur sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Machine both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine tries to move into range but Lefleaur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lefleaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machine. That's going to slow Lefleaur down.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lefleaur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lefleaur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lefleaur.
Lefleaur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machine with a body shot.
Machine throws a leg kick
and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine lands with a good body shot.
Machine throws a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lefleaur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine lands a two punch combo.
Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well. #T4#
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Lefleaur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine with a jab.
Lefleaur throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine throws a head kick but Lefleaur moves out of range.
Machine throws a hook but Lefleaur avoids it easily.
Lefleaur throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Machine misses the target.
Machine moves to clinch but Lefleaur breaks away
enabling Lefleaur to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Lefleaur throws a fast counter high kick but Machine manages to duck under it in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Lefleaur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.
Machine throws a series of punches but Lefleaur avoids them all with ease.
Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lefleaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lefleaur tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lefleaur to the ground. Lefleaur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine tried to score with a low kick but Lefleaur checks it.
Machine thows a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there.
A big left from Lefleaur misses.
Machine avoids the head kick by Lefleaur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine throws a head kick that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Machine throws a right hand that Lefleaur ducks under and follows up with a left that Lefleaur also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lefleaur's waist but Lefleaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine lands a two punch combo.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lefleaur lands a high kick!
Jab from Lefleaur.
Jab from Lefleaur.
Nice jab there from Machine.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lefleaur!
Gordon Lefleaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lefleaur can't do much from the bottom here.
Lefleaur is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Machine decides to stand back up. Machine steps back and let's Lefleaur get back to his feet.
Lefleaur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine with a hook.
Lefleaur walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Lefleaur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lefleaur circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there.#T3#
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine lands a leg kick that knocks Lefleaur off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Machine misses
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lefleaur.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and Lefleaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Lefleaur feints a counter leg kick.
Machine walks into a straight right hand from Lefleaur.
Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lefleaur defends well and Machine ends up having to push Lefleaur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lefleaur misses with an uppercut.
Machine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lefleaur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Machine avoids the head kick by Lefleaur.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lefleaur swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine wants to slow Lefleaur down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the body from Machine misses
and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Lefleaur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machine 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
A very excited looking Rock Machine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Machine catches Mongtong right on the button with a cross.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Machine throws a body kick that misses.
Machine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mongtong blocks a jab.
Mongtong throws a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Machine throws a counter high kick but Mongtong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Machine is looking to score with low kicks.
Mongtong is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Mongtong misses.
Mongtong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machine.
Mongtong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mongtong can pounce on him.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Machine connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong throws a low kick, looking for Machine's leg but Machine calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Machine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Machine as he connects with a hook.
Mongtong thows a body kick. Machine tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Machine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mongtong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machine throwing shots but Mongtong is blocking nicely.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mongtong gets back to full guard.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mongtong wants to control but Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Machine trying to mount his opponent but Mongtong defends it.
Mongtong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machine 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.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Mongtong keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Mongtong is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mongtong wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mongtong is keeping the position.
Machine wants to control from the top but Mongtong keeps moving.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mongtong is keeping the position for now.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mongtong misses with a head kick.
Machine scores with a nice right hand.
Machine misses with a straight right.
Machine throws a body punch but Mongtong moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mongtong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mongtong walks into a left hand.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Mongtong tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mongtong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Mongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Machine steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mongtong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongtong can do to turn this around?
Mongtong slips under a jab.#T1#
Mongtong misses with a body kick.
It looked like Machine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mongtong. That's going to slow Machine down.
Mongtong throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine blocks a low kick nicely.
Mongtong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mongtong throws a big shot that misses.
Mongtong staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mongtong. Machine shrugs it off though.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mongtong throws a nice head kick!
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine wants to clinch up but Mongtong keeps it at a distance.
Mongtong unleashes a big counter combination but Machine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mongtong cracks the inside of Machine's front leg.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Mongtong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mongtong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Mongtong dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Mongtong throws a fast counter high kick but Machine manages to duck under it in time.
Mongtong throws a leg kick but Machine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine dives in and grabs Mongtong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mongtong pushes down on Machine's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machine slips a straight right by Mongtong.
Jab, jab by Mongtong - just one landing.
Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machine lands the left hand.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mongtong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Mongtong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Mongtong does it's job there.
Mongtong thumps Machine with a low kick.
Machine throws a combination. Mongtong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Mongtong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machine misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Mongtong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Mongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Machine steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongtong throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Mongtong misses with a head kick.
Machine wants to clinch up but Mongtong keeps it at a distance.
Machine blocks a low kick nicely.
Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mongtong feints a counter leg kick.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mongtong.
Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mongtong is able to avoid easily.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Mongtong misses.
Wong Mongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine fails with the takedown
and Mongtong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machine dips to his left and cracks Mongtong with an uppercut!
Machine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machine connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Mongtong tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - Mongtong had a free shot at his head there.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mongtong throws out a leg kick but Machine moves out of range and Mongtong only half commits.
Mongtong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machine is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machine.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Mongtong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mongtong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Mongtong seems unphased.
#T1#
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mongtong throws a body kick that misses.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongtong connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongtong throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Mongtong lands with a hook. Machine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mongtong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mongtong connects with a right hand. Machine shakes it off.
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machine is out of range.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mongtong circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Mongtong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongtong.
Nice defenses there by Mongtong.
Mongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Machine steps away.#T2#
Mongtong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongtong missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mongtong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mongtong blocks a head kick by Machine.
#TD#
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mongtong is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rock Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mongtong trying to control from the bottom.
Machine is stalling here. Mongtong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mongtong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mongtong controls the position. #T3#
Mongtong trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Mongtong looking to control but instead Machine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mongtong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machine is trying to maintain the position but Mongtong is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machine manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Machine has an active guard here but Mongtong has managed to pass into half guard.
Mongtong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Mongtong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong Mongtong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mongtong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wong Mongtong!
Wong Mongtong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Ascension 347
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hao scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Hao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machine scores with a one two! Hao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hao lands with a nice combination. Machine backs away looking to recover.
Machine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machine.
Hao lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao throws a right hand that Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Machine also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
Hao slips a jab from Machine.
It looked like Hao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machine.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Machine lands with a slapping head kick.
Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Machine throws a head kick that Hao semi-blocks.
#T1#
Hao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Machine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Hao.
A big right from Machine misses.
Hao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machine's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
Hao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machine's head.
Machine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machine blocks the body kick.
Hao backing away here, and Machine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hao's calf.
Hao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
A solid body kick from Hao.
Machine staying out of range there.
Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Hao clinches up against the cage.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Machine has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machine.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hao. That's going to slow Machine down.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hao lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab.
Machine lands a nice looking body kick.
Hao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Hao persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine lands with a kick to the temple. Hao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hao catches Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machine avoids the body shot from Hao.
#T3#
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machine tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao lands with a nice body kick.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao is looking to wear down Machine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine cracks the inside of Hao's front leg.
Machine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hao scores with a shot to the body.
Hao throws a low kick but Machine moves out of range easily.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Machine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao.
Hao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Hao tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Hao moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hao.
Hao being controlled against the cage.
Hao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao lands a body shot. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao moves forwards but Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hao rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machine tries to break the clinch but Hao is controlling the position.
Machine is trying to force a seperation but Hao has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hao.
Hao avoids the head kick by Machine.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hao rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machine connects with the punch.
Hao feints and then cracks Machine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machine down.
Machine moves away from the strike by Hao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hao, right into the meat.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine lands with a shot to the body.
Hao lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Hao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Machine darts in and clinches Hao up against the cage.
Machine scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hao as the two fighters clinch.
Hao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Hao blocking some punches.
#T1#
Machine stalling in the clinch but Hao improves position.
Machine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine is trying to push Hao away but Hao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Hao.
Machine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Hao keeps control of Machine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao.
Machine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
Hao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machine wants to stall.
Hao lands a left hand.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Hao lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao misses with a low kick as Machine jumps back.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machine lands a head kick. Hao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hao as Machine shoots in.
Machine's corner calls for a 1-2. Machine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hao. That one must have hurt.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Hao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hao connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machine slips a straight right by Hao.
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hao throws a sloppy body shot
and Machine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machine on the side of the head.
Machine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Hao counters with a good, hard body kick but Machine shrugs it off.
Hao cracks a nice hook into Machine's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Hao. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
Hao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machine misses with a combination
and Hao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hao. Machine shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Machine moves out of range as Hao throws a body kick.
#CL#
Hao moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Machine lands an uppercut.
Hao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Hao lands a left hand.
Hao tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Hao drops back down to his feet.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Hao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Hao sprawls well.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
A head kick misses from Hao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Hao scores with a kick to the body.
Hao is looking to chop away at Machine's legs.
Hao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hao moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Hao back against the cage.
Machine gets through Hao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hao has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lu Hao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hao lands with a right to the head.
Hao has Machine pressed against the cage, preventing Machine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
Hao lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hao stalling in the clinch but Machine improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is trying to break the clinch but Hao has him pressed against the cage.
Hao tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hao.
Hao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hao taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Hao.
Hao misses with the head strike.
Hao lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Machine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hao.
Hao lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao throws the kick towards the body but Machine avoids it.
Hao looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Hao throws a head kick that misses.
Machine throws a right hand that Hao ducks under and follows up with a left that Hao also avoids with ease.
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2##CL2#
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Hao avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Machine lands a shoulder strike.
Hao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao jabs at Machine's body.
Hao scoring well with a low kick there.
Hao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Hao.
Hao scores with a jab. Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Hao throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
It looks like Hao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hao throws a body kick that misses.
Machine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machine on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machine.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hao swivels and escapes.
Good shot there by Hao.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Hao is looking to counter punch.
Hao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machine under the eye.
Machine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hao. Hao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machine looks for a takedown but Hao sprawls well.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.#T4#
Hao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Hao has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Hao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine tries to break the clinch but Hao is controlling the position.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao controls his hands.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Hao can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hao taking a breather.#BC#
Hao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hao, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
A relieved looking Lu Hao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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EPL 11
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Snuka misses with the combination.
Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine blocks an elbow strike from Snuka.
Snuka tries for a takedown but Machine manages to get underhooks.
Machine avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machine has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Snuka takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snuka throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snuka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snuka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a series of strikes. Snuka will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Snuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Machine.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Machine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Machine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machine.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snuka.
Snuka scores with a nice strike.
Snuka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machine checks it well.
Machine tries to clinch but Snuka is having none of it.
Snuka throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.#CL2#
Snuka moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Snuka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snukas head. #BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Machine.
Snuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Machine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Snuka.
Snuka taking a breather.
Snuka misses with an elbow strike.
Snuka lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka needs to keep his hands up - Machine had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snuka to the mat! Snuka manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Snuka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Snuka pushes Machine up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Snuka.
Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Machine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snuka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snuka throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Snuka moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Nice elbow from Snuka.
Snuka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Snuka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Snuka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snuka throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4##CL2#
Snuka has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Snuka is working Machine over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Snuka.
A frustrated look appears on Machine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine is trying to break free.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snuka looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Snuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Snuka gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch. #BC#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snuka with a nice cross.
Snuka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snuka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machine throws a body shot but no joy.
Snuka tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Snuka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Machine scores with a decent looking hook.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Machine instigates a clinch.
Snuka lands a body shot.
Machine tries to circle away but Snuka has him pinned against the cage.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snuka lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.#BC#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snuka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machine.
Snuka lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snuka blocks a jab.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snuka pinned against the cage. Snuka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine sets himself, and Snuka steps forward looking for the clinch! Machine avoids it this time.
Snuka throws a front kick aimed at Machine's knee but Machine avoids it well. #T1##CL2#
Snuka closes the distance and clinches.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snuka stalling against the cage.
Snuka goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine defending well as Snuka loads up on a big left hand.
Machine throws a big counter combination but Snuka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine throws a wild body kick that Snuka sees coming a mile off.
Snuka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD#
Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snuka sprawls well initially but Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machine trying to control from half guard but Snuka is working away. #SUB#
Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Snuka is trying is best to control the position here.
Machine prevents Snuka from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Machine 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.
Snuka is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snuka avoid being mounted?
Machine trying to advance position but Snuka counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Machine is fighting to break Snuka's control of his arms but Snuka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snuka wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position. #T3#
Machine postures up.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Snuka is trying to keep Machine in close.
#SUB#
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snuka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Machine gets to his feet - Snuka follows without any prompting.
Snuka looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Jimmy Snuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snuka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machine's knee momentarily.
Snuka looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
Snuka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Machine moves away from the strike by Snuka.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka lands a leg kick that knocks Machine off balance momentarily.
Machine blocks a leg kick.
Machine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snuka backs up against the cage.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snuka counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Snuka does no damage.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snuka working Machine over with knees to the body.#BC#
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Machine throws a combination. Snuka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snuka moves forwards but Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Snuka finds it's target.
Snuka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine wants to clinch up but Snuka keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Snuka tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Snuka.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Machine blocks an elbow strike from Snuka.
Snuka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snuka misses with a punch to the body.
Machine gets through Snuka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snuka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Snuka rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.
Machine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snuka lands an elbow that stopped Machine in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Machine has closed the distance and engaged Snuka in a clinch.
#T2#
Snuka misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine scores with a hook to the body.
Snuka lands with a left to the head.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Snuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machine blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands the left hand.
Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machine connects with a high kick.
Machine goes for a double leg but Snuka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snuka continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snuka throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snuka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machine's brow.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snuka misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Machine is leaning against Snuka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Snuka has double underhooks.
Snuka looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine lands with a straight right. Snuka didn't see that one coming.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
As Snuka looks to move away, Machine throws a big counter combo but Snuka just gets out of the way.
Snuka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine moves out of range of the leg kick from Snuka.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Snuka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Snuka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Snuka rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Snuka keeps him there for the moment.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Snuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine pushes Snuka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snuka dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Snuka dodges the punch combination from Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rock Machine.
I think Machine 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Machine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Argghhh!!'.
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