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Event:
OFC 268: Unchained
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Meida connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
Tow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meida as he jumps to the side.
Meida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tow with a body shot.#TD#
Tow gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tow winds up and cracks Meida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tow stops Meida from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meida is refusing to be controlled, as Tow sits in half guard.
Tow 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.
Meida wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Tow is working for a kimura but Meida is defending it quite comfortably.
Meida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tow.
Meida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tow.
Tow is looking to take a break and control but Meida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tow.
Tow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meida is not content to let Tow control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Meida manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tow keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Tow manages to pull guard.
Meida wants to stand but Tow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tow looking for a sweep. Not yet Tow, not yet.
Tow is trying to keep Meida in close.
Meida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meida is trying to stand back up but Tow is controlling him
#SUB#
Tow is trying to work for a kimura but Meida is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tow connects with a nice short shot to Meida's temple. #T3#
Tow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tow stops Meida from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Meida has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tow is on him like a limpet, forcing Meida back against the cage.
Meida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tow jumps guard but Meida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Tow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tow tries to pull guard but Meida won't allow it.
Tow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tow is trying to pull guard but Meida has him pressed against the cage.
Tow fails to pull guard.
Meida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tow is breathing heavily.
Tow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meida scores with a shoulder strike.
Meida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meida misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meida.
Meida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tows head. #T4#
Meida gets through Tow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meida lands an uppercut.
Meida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tow backwards.
Meida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Meida as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Meida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tow shoots in but no luck this time.
Meida throws out a counter right but Tow avoids it with no problem.
Meida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tow shoots and misses
and Meida counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Tow out cold! What a finish! Meida is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Meida!
Thiago Meida decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CCR 71
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tow goes for a double leg but Kuklinsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuklinsky continues to drive forward.
Tow fails with a takedown attempt.
Tow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuklinsky is fending him off so far but Tow persists. Nope, Kuklinsky circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Tow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tow shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuklinsky tries to sprawl out of it but Tow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuklinsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuklinsky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuklinsky counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
Kuklinsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuklinsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuklinsky lands a jab to Tow's midsection.
Tow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuklinsky tries to avoid it but Tow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuklinsky to the ground. Kuklinsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tow shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuklinsky sprawls well. He's pushed Tow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tow shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kuklinsky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tow is trying to pull guard but Kuklinsky has him pressed against the cage.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Tow controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuklinsky presses Tow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tow is breathing heavily.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Tow blocks it.
#T1#
Kuklinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Big Tow's cut is getting worse.
Kuklinsky scores with a shot to the side of Tow's head.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuklinsky pushes Tow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuklinsky smiles and moves away.
Kuklinsky drops Tow with a huge uppercut! Tow drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kuklinsky is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Richard Kuklinsky 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:
CCR 67
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tow feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Shum. Those never looked like landing.
Tow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shum avoids it really well and circles away.
Tow closes the distance and clinches up with Shum, looking for a takedown. Tow pushes Shum against the cage but Shum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Tow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Shum lands a left and a right that send Tow crashing to the mat, dazed. Shum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shum!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tow is breathing heavily.
Tow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Shum misses its intended target. #TD#
Tow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shum sprawls well initially but Tow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shum defending well though.
Shum is refusing to be controlled, as Tow sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tow is trying to work for a kimura but Shum is defending well.
Shum wants to control but Tow is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tow is keen to just control but Shum is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Tow 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.
#SUB#
Shum is defending against the submission attempts here by Tow.
Shum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tow is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shum is controlling Tow's trapped leg to prevent Tow from advancing to side control.
Shum trying to control but Tow postures up.
Tow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
It looks like Quon Shum has been cut.
Tow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tow.
Tow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
The cut above Quon Shum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Quon Shum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Tow!
After the big win, Big Tow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CCR 63 LHW GP Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nazirite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nazirite struggles to land a body shot inside as Tow controls his hands.
Tow is trying to drag Nazirite to the mat but Nazirite just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nazirite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tow backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
Nazirite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazirite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tow looks winded!
Tow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nazirite with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Nazirite breaks from the clinch.
Nazirite lands with a shot to the body.
Nazirite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazirite throws a head kick that Tow semi-blocks.
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!
Tow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nazirite. Nazirite obviously looking to wear him down.
Nazirite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tow with the counter takedown but Nazirite avoids it easily.
Tow dives in and grabs Nazirite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nazirite pushes down on Tow's head and hops out.
Nazirite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazirite. That's going to slow Tow down.
Tow shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Nazirite tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samson Nazirite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tow.
Nazirite misses with an uppercut.
Nazirite connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Nazirite scores with a body shot.
Tow shoots in for a double leg but Nazirite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nazirite appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tow shoots in for a takedown but Nazirite shows good takedown defense.
Nazirite was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nazirite feints and then cracks Tow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tow down.
Tow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
That has opened up Big Tow's cut even more.
Tow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazirite is fending him off so far but Tow persists. Nope, Nazirite circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazirite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tow's sensitive parts.
Nazirite cracks the inside of Tow's front leg. #CL#
Nazirite gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Nazirite escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazirite scores with a hook.#CL#
Nazirite clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tow can't find room to land a body shot as Nazirite controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazirite.
A hook to the body from Nazirite.
Nazirite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nazirite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Nazirite lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazirite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tow managing to block the knees to the body from Nazirite.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
The cut above Big Tow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hand to the body from Nazirite.
Nazirite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but Tow blocks with his arms.
Tow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazirite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nazirite stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tow misses with the head strike.
Tow blocks a body shot from Nazirite.
Nazirite softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nazirite has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tow - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nazirite, and another! Tow is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Samson Nazirite!
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Event:
CCR 60
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Tow looks for a takedown but Zimbardo sprawls well.
Zimbardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tow shoots in for a takedown but Zimbardo shows good takedown defense.
Zimbardo misses with a looping right.
Tow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tow shoots in but no luck this time.
Tow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZimbardo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Tow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tow shoots in looking for a takedown. Zimbardo tries to sprawl out of it but Tow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zimbardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zimbardo counters with a body kick.#TD#
Zimbardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow wants to control from the top but Zimbardo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tow lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Tow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tow wants to control from the top but Zimbardo keeps moving.
Zimbardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimbardo is keeping the position for now.
Zimbardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tow.
Tow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zimbardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tow 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.
Tow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zimbardo's head.
Tow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tow is looking to pass into half guard but Zimbardo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zimbardo is in guard.#REVB##T2##ES#
Tow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Tow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zimbardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimbardo wants to get back to his feet.
Zimbardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimbardo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tow connects with a decent elbow.
Zimbardo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Tow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zimbardo looks winded!
Zimbardo is being controlled here.
Tow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Tow has hold of Zimbardo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zimbardo seems comfortable defending it but Tow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zimbardo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zimbardo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tow couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Tow!
Big Tow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #31
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tow lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Machado is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Machado's body to avoid the submission. Machado has instead reached around Tow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Machado arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Machado!
A less than humble Carlos Machado misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machado is looking to regain half guard here but Tow keeps moving and retains side control.
Tow working the ground and pound.
Tow cracks Machado with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Tow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tow is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Tow 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB2#
Tow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tow. #SUB#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Tow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machado is looking to control Tow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Tow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tow is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2##SUB2#
Tow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tow. #SUB2#
Tow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tow wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Machado wants to control but Tow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado controlling the position.#SUB#
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Tow is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Tow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tow wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tow is working away from the top position though.
Tow drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.
We've been informed that Tow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tow trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Machado gets full guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully.
Tow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tow forces his way into half guard.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Tow sits in half guard. #T4#
Tow wants to pass to mount but Machado is defending the position.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Tow sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado'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.
Machado won't allow Tow to pass to mount.
Tow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tow lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tow 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##TD2#
Tow looking to score a takedown here. Machado is defending well but Tow drives through and ends up in Machado's guard.
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Machado working for a triangle but Tow defends it easily.
#SUB#
Machado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tow frees his head nicely. Oh but Machado has switched to an armbar! Tow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carlos Machado!
Carlos Machado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Tow is defending well.
Tow wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tow is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Tow is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Machado prevents Tow from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tow wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Tow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES#
Tow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Tow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tow is aware though and is defending well.
Tow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tow works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Tow lands a couple of digs.
Tow throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Tow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tow works his way back into a safe position though.
Tow with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tow passes Machado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Tow wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Tow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Machado 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#
Tow wants to get back to his feet.
Tow trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Tow tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Machado wants to pass the guard but Tow is defending well. #SUB2#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES#
Tow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Machado is on him like a limpet, forcing Tow back against the cage.
Tow lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Tow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Machado is trying to keep an underhook but Tow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Tow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machado's guard.
Tow slips nicely into half guard.
Tow lands strikes from half guard.
Tow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Tow wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tow prevents Machado from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machado manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow loads up on a big left hand. Machado felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tow looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Machado can't hide his disappointment, as Tow celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Tow!
Big Tow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #21
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tow gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
Tow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Tow wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Tow throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado looking to control.
Tow postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tow is taking a breather. Machado 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.#SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow works his way into side control. #T1#
Machado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tow is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machado sees it coming and defends easily.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Tow wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado'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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Tow pushes his legs off easily.
Tow is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Tow!
Big Tow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #19
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tow!#SUB#
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tow pushes Machado away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machado gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to control the position but Tow is working away. #SUB#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado trying to control the position but Tow is working away. #T1#
Machado taking a break here but Tow is having none of it and regains half guard.
Machado stops Tow from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Tow defending well.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Tow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tow pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Machado seems content to control.
Tow is trying to stand back up but Machado is controlling him
Machado is looking to advance position but Tow won't allow it.
Machado stalling away here and it's allowed Tow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado stops Tow from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Tow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado is not content to let Tow control the position.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Machado is controlling Tow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tow wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tow is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tow lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Machado gets full guard.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tow connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is getting worse.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully.
Tow distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tow is aware though and is defending well.
Tow lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
Jeez, Roger Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Tow!
Big Tow was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #15
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Zmija missing with a left hand there. Tow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zmija scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
Tow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zmija.
Tow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Zmija.
Sloppy strikes from Zmija. Those never looked like landing.
Tow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Big Tow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zmija fails to land with a series of punches.
Zmija misses the jab.#TD#
Zmija gets caught flat footed, as Tow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tow throws an elbow that misses. Zmija uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tow's guard. Nice move by Zmija!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zmija loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zmija trying to control but Tow is working from the bottom.
Tow wants to stand and escape but Zmija is having none of it.
Zmija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES#
Tow has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zmija off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Tow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zmija defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Tow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zmija as he avoids it easily.
Zmija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zmija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zmija scores with a hook.
Zmija defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tow.
Nice shot lands for Zmija.
Zmija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zmija avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zmija! But no joy.
Zmija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zmija sprawls well. Zmija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tow gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Zmija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zmija throws out the jab.
Otocanin Zmija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zmija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zmija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tow or perhaps it was just good defense by Zmija, which made it look bad.
A nice combination there by Zmija.
#CUT2#
Big Tow's cut is getting worse.
Zmija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zmija.
Tow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tow shoots in for a double leg but Zmija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zmija defends well and Tow ends up having to push Zmija into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zmija counter with a right hand.
Tow slips a jab and a cross from Zmija.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tow.#T3#
Zmija scores with a jab to the head.
Tow shoots for a double leg takedown but Zmija sprawls well. He's pushed Tow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tow darts in looking for a takedown but Zmija gets double underhooks and turns Tow into the cage.
Zmija jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
Big Tow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zmija 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.
Tow shoots in for a double leg but Zmija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tow is breathing heavily.
Zmija lands a nice hook to Tow's body. Tow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tow seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zmija shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Tow is backing up but Zmija catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Tow covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zmija Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otocanin Zmija!
Otocanin Zmija bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Highland Games 183
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tow shoots in for a takedown but Kettu shows good takedown defense.
Kettu digs a good hook to Tow's body.
Tow shoots in for a takedown but Kettu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kettu's waist but Kettu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tow off to one side.
Kalle Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tow.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.
Tow looks winded!
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kettu has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kettu sets himself, and Tow steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.#CL#
Kettu moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Our sources have told us that Kettu has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu digs a good hook to Tow's body.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tow manages to avoid it.
Tow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tow get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Tow stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kettu runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kettu!
A less than humble Kalle Kettu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Highland Games 173
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Tow seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Machado wants to improve his position but Tow is controlling well.
Machado trying to control but Tow postures up.
#SUB2#
Tow seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tow 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tow is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Tow is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Tow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado taking some punishment here, with Tow in his half guard.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Tow has control of the leg.
Tow 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.
Tow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tow winds up and cracks Machado with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Tow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machado tries to roll over but Tow keeps him under control.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tow won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Tow wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Tow chips away with some ground and pound.
Tow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tow lands a couple of elbows.
Tow wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Tow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tow lands a couple of digs.
Tow gets to his feet and stands over Machado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Machado felt that one! Tow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Machado from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Tow!
Big Tow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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