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Event:
KOFC 45 - Obama vs Karelin 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Gomez feints and as Machado raises his hands in defense, Gomez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. #SUB#
Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Machado in his guard.#REVB#
Gomez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machado's guard. #REVR#
Gomez trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Machado has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gomez doesn't defend quickly enough and Machado has managed to lock this one up! Can Gomez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Machado on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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:
KOFC 38 - Jones vs Gomez
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado misses with a hook
and Ambrose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ambrose to counter with a crisp jab.
Ambrose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Ambrose counters with a straight right hand.
Ambrose stuffs the takedown.
Ambrose with a nice cross.
Machado darts in looking for a takedown but Ambrose gets double underhooks and turns Machado into the cage.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ambrose to counter with a crisp jab.
Ambrose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ambrose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Ambrose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ambrose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Ambrose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ambrose tried to counter with a leg kick but Machado avoided it.
Curtly Ambrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
Ambrose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Machado misses with a hook.
Ambrose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Ambrose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ambrose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ambrose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmbrose.
Machado tries for a takedown but Ambrose circles away easily
and Ambrose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlos Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambrose scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Ambrose tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado misses with a body shot
and Ambrose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtly Ambrose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Ambrose misses.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ambrose counter with a right hand.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ambrose counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambrose throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambrose lands with a good body shot.
Machado shoots and misses
and Ambrose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ambrose tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ambrose defends it nicely.
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ambrose pinned against the cage. Ambrose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Ambrose's corner calls for a 1-2. Ambrose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Ambrose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ambrose looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ambrose lands the left hand.
Ambrose lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Ambrose counters with a straight right hand.
Ambrose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ambrose can pounce on him.
Ambrose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Ambrose counters with a nice right hand that sends Machado toppling to the canvas! Machado scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ambrose finish him?!#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambrose finish him?
Machado tries for a takedown but Ambrose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Ambrose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Ambrose feinted there with a counter leg kick.#KD#
Ambrose cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Machado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ambrose finish him?
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Ambrose.
Machado is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ambrose throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ambrose engages and cracks Machado with a massive lead left hook - Machado tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ambrose is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtly Ambrose!
Curtly Ambrose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 19 - New Year Resolutions
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado throws a hook but Dren blocks it.
Machado avoids the body shot from Dren.
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dren pinned against the cage. Dren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dren! But no joy.
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dren leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Dren.
A punch combination from Dren misses.
Dren lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Dren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Dren gets caught napping as Machado dives in and scores a takedown. Dren manages to retain guard.
Dren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dren's guard.
Dren wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dren tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Dren tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dren controlling the position for now.
Dren has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Dren is working away.
Dren moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dren keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Dren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dren manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Dren's guard.
Dren keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Dren controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado postures up.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Machado wants to pass the guard but Dren is keeping the position.
Machado pushing down on Dren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dren defends it well.
Machado wants to take a breather but Dren is having none of it.
Dren is pressing down on Machado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Dren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Dren can't keep his opponent in guard - Machado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dren trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Machado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dren keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado pushes down on Dren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zdravko Dren 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#
A jab from Machado misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Dren, which made it look bad.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dren moves away.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dren wants it to stay on the feet.
Zdravko Dren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dren tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dren but Dren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dren throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Dren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dren as he jumps to the side.
Dren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dren, right into the meat.
#T1#
Dren moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Dren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dren clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Dren drops Machado with a beautiful combination! Machado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dren is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Dren uses the oldest trick in the book to send Machado tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Dren is absolutely delighted - when Machado wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zdravko Dren!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdravko Dren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 17 - Jones vs Kettu
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris staying out of range there.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.#KD2#
Harris knocks Machado to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#
Machado is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Harris stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Harris drops his shoulder and cracks Machado with a huge uppercut! Machado goes down! Can Harris finish him?
#SUB#
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machado is trying to keep Harris in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Harris wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.#SU2#
Harris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harris.
Raven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris lands a body shot.
Machado blocks a head kick by Harris.
Machado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Machado cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris swinging wildly here.
#T3#
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
#BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Harris throws a front kick that sends Machado stumbling back into the cage.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Harris.
Machado shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Machado's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado lands a jab to the nose.
Machado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harris cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking. #KD2#
A big head kick from Harris and Machado is sent sprawling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raven Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris cracks Machado with a hook to the temple - Machado is on wobbly legs here! Harris swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Machado falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Harris wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raven Harris!
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Event:
KOFC 14 - Kettu vs Machado
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
Machado shoots in but Kettu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machado takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kettu darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Kettu lands a right hand.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Kettu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Machado 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.#BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kettu moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Kettu's head coaches at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machado takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado dives in and grabs Kettu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kettu pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Machado connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
It looked like Kettu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalle Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kettu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Machado is trying to pull guard but Kettu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kettu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kettu has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado letting Kettu take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kettu.
#T3##BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Kettu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Kalle Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado shoots in but Kettu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado tries for a takedown but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Kettu tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Kettu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.#CL#
Kettu pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado with the counter takedown but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado with the counter takedown but Kettu avoids it easily.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kettu has knocked Machado down with a huge combo! Kettu steps away and waves a wobbly Machado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kettu circles away.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu wants to clinch.
Kettu wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kettu 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#
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalle Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
#CL#
Kettu has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Kettu tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
#CL#
Kettu has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
#T1#
Kettu lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Machado with a hook.#KD#
Kettu sends Machado crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kettu is motioning to the referee to let Machado up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Kettu drops Machado with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machado looks back up at him and smiles so Kettu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kettu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Kettu doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Kettu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Kettu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Machado falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kettu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kettu!
After the fight, Kalle Kettu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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 #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zmija scores with a nice head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zmija 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.
Machado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Zmija dives in and scores a takedown into Machado's 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 seems keen to control Zmija's posture.
Zmija with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zmija defends it easily.
Machado trying to control the position.
Zmija postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zmija throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely. #SUB#
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zmija gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zmija would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zmija wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Zmija stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Zmija wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. #SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zmija works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zmija lands strikes from half guard.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zmija scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machado pulls Zmija in close to prevent any damage.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Zmija passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Zmija drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado is looking to control Zmija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Zmija wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zmija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Zmija seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Machado is staying active underneath Zmija, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zmija is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Zmija controlling the action here.
Zmija throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zmija passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zmija scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machado wants to control but Zmija postures up.
Zmija landing a few strikes.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Zmija is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zmija is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otocanin Zmija dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Zmija darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zmija is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zmija to get the leverage. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is staying active underneath Zmija, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is pressing down on Zmija's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zmija manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zmija controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Otocanin Zmija has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Zmija looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machado passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zmija has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zmija manages to get to full guard.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Zmija manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Zmija pushes down on Machado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zmija with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Zmija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zmija in particular looking to stall.
Machado won't allow Zmija to pass to mount.
Zmija 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. #SUB2#
Zmija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zmija is just content to waste time from the top position. Machado takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zmija trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Zmija is proving a slippery customer.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zmija wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Zmija looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zmija is trying to keep Machado in close.
Zmija has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Zmija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Zmija is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Machado 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.
#SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zmija has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Zmija is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Otocanin Zmija will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zmija is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zmija passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zmija is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Zmija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Zmija is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zmija is aware though and is defending well.
Zmija tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zmija working some strikes from top position.
Zmija controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zmija wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zmija's guard. #REVR##T2#
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zmija is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zmija slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Zmija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard. #T3#
Zmija trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zmija trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Zmija trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
Zmija thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Zmija looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to control but Zmija is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Otocanin Zmija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zmija not doing much here.
Let's hope that Zmija has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Machado gets a double leg takedown into Zmija's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otocanin Zmija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zmija 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otocanin Zmija!
Otocanin Zmija bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.
Machado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kettu smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kettu pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machado walks into a left hand.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Kettu tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kettu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Kettu sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalle Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kettu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kettu, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Kettu holding on.
Kettu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.#SUB2#
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura but Kettu is defending well. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kettu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Machado has an Americana. Kettu didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Machado is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Machado hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Machado!
Carlos Machado bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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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:
Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Machado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wad is pulling down on Machado's head. It's preventing any offense from Machado, at least for the moment.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machado advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad wants to control but Machado postures up.#SUB#
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Wad is defending well.
Wad regains half guard.#T1#
Wad is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Wad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wad is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Wad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wad is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wad is doing well to control the position and prevent Machado from advancing to side control.
Wad is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Wad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wad wants to sweep but Machado has passed to side control!
Wad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
What's Wad going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wad, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wad, who protects the arm well.
Wad is looking for a sweep.
Wad keeping his opponent close.
Wad prevents Machado from improving position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wad keeps working.
Wad tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.#SUB#
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Wad is defending well. #SUB#
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wad is holding Machado down, trying to stall.
Wad wants to control but Machado postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Machado shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machado trying to control but Wad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wad controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wad trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
Machado stands and throws Wad's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Wad is looking for a sweep.
Machado trying to control the action but Wad is working from the bottom.
Wad tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Wad can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wad holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Wad tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position. #SUB#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Wad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wad wants to control but Machado postures up.#SUB#
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wad!#SUB#
Machado has hold of Wad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Machado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wad is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Wad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wad controls the position.
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wad is trying to escape the mount.
Wad holds on for dear life, controlling Machado's posture momentarily.
Wad can't escape the position.
#T4#
Machado takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Wad showing good submission defense here.
Machado trying to control.#SUB#
Machado is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wad has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carlos Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Wad tries to roll but Machado sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Machado 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#
Machado scores with a jab.
Wad takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Wad throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wad as he jumps to the side.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wad counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into Wad's guard.
Wad looking for a sweep. Not yet Wad, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wad holds on and takes a little breather.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wad can do to turn this around?#T1#
Wad is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Machado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wad tries to stand but Machado is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Machado has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wad doesn't defend quickly enough and Machado has managed to lock this one up! Can Wad escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Machado on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Machado!
Carlos Machado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Highland Games 199
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazaro is just out of range.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Lazaro with an uppercut!
Machado tries for a takedown but Lazaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lazaro misses its target.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Lazaro thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lazaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Machado tries for a takedown but Lazaro circles away easily
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulo Lazaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
Lazaro cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado 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.#TD2#
Machado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Machado is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lazaro is trying to escape and Machado transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lazaro is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machado! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Machado!
After the fight, Carlos Machado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Highland Games 191
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Panel.
Panel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Panel has knocked Machado down with a huge combo! Panel steps away and waves a wobbly Machado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panel moves away.
As Machado tries to get set, Panel tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Panel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Panel cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Machado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Panel finish him?
#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Panel ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Machado clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peper Panel!
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Event:
Highland Games 186
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Lazaro misses its intended target.
Lazaro slips a jab from Machado.
Lazaro slips under a jab.#TD#
Lazaro tries to sprawl but Machado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lazaro keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to control but Lazaro is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lazaro can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lazaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machado maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lazaro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Machado has cracked it and Lazaro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Machado!
Carlos Machado bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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