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Event:
HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saric napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saric, who protects the arm well.
Saric is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Saric avoiding Machado 's attempts to control his hands.
Machado wants to escape the position.
Machado manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saric's guard. Nice work there by Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Saric being controlled here, momentarily.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Machado trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Machado looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saric pulls Machado in close to his closed guard and prevents Machado from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
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.
Machado trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saric.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saric as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Saric lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Saric takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Machado is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jean Jacques Machado has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Machado! Saric dives in looking to finish! Machado is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.
Griffin throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Griffin rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado can't get the takedown.
Tito Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacques Machado.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Machado looks winded!
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Machado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tito Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado walks into a left hand. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffin misses the target.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
Tito Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin goes for a small jab and connects. Now Griffin goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Machado stumbles back but Griffin runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Machado to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Machado will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Griffin!
Tito Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machado shoots in and bounces Pudzianowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado controlling from the top position.
Machado trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Machado forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pudzianowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Pudzianowski won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Pudzianowski is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working. #SUB2#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Pudzianowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado controlling the pace.
Pudzianowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pudzianowski tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Pudzianowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Pudzianowski is keeping the position.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado tries to pass to full mount but Pudzianowski defends it.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pudzianowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
#T3#
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pudzianowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado is looking to advance position but Pudzianowski won't allow it.
Machado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pudzianowski is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Pudzianowski gets full guard.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado is fighting to break Pudzianowski's control of his arms but Pudzianowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pudzianowski looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pudzianowski controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Machado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pudzianowski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pudzianowski is in trouble now - Machado has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Jacques Machado 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#
Pudzianowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Machado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pudzianowski did well to prevent Machado getting side control.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.
Pudzianowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pudzianowski trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Pudzianowski defends the submission attempt.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but can't.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Jean Jacques Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado wants to take a breather but Pudzianowski is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pudzianowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pudzianowski is doing well to control the position and prevent Machado from advancing to side control.
Machado is keen to just control but Pudzianowski is a slippery customer.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pudzianowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pudzianowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Pudzianowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Pudzianowski defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Pudzianowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Pudzianowski won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Pudzianowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machado is thwarting Pudzianowski's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pudzianowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to control but Pudzianowski is keeping him busy.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado moves into full mount! Pudzianowski won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Jacques Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pudzianowski misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Machado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Machado drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Machado as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pudzianowski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Machado! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jean Jacques Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Jacques Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 207
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaleva sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaleva leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kaleva. No joy for Machado on that attempt.
Kaleva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kaleva. Those never looked like landing.
Kaleva tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Kaleva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaleva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kaleva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Kaleva cracks Machado with a solid left hand.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaleva cracks Machado with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaleva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Machado wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva is trying to keep Machado in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Kaleva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaleva is retaining full guard.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Machado pulls Kaleva in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaleva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaleva throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Kaleva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Machado gets caught flat footed, as Kaleva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Machado working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaleva postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machado looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Kaleva with a nice head shot there.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahti Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Kaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaleva landing with the ground and pound.
Machado is trying to control the position but Kaleva postures up. #SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Kaleva works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaleva tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaleva stacks Machado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kaleva!
Machado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaleva is working Machado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaleva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaleva avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Kaleva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Kaleva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Kaleva is proving a slippery customer.
Kaleva stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position. #T1#
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. #SUB2#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva postures up and lands a big shot to Machado's brow. #SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado controls Kaleva momentarily but Kaleva frees himself.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.#T2#
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machado's head.#SUB2#
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaleva defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaleva postures up.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Kaleva stands up over Machado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Machado is still in real trouble! Can Kaleva finish him?#SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaleva 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! Kaleva 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 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 203
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Nube bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Machado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nube swivels and escapes.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Nube cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nube has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machado to stand back up!#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nube waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nube connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Nube connects with a solid leg kick.
Nube lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nube closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Machado! Nube dives in looking to finish! Machado is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davy Nube!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Davy Nube made sure he mentioned Revolution Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Highland Games 182
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machado tries to sprawl but Kerr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Machado tries to control but Kerr wriggling away.
Kerr working to try and regain half guard.
Machado avoids the attempt from Kerr to control.#T1#
Machado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Machado swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kerr is now in Machado's guard. A big mistake from Machado there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Kerr pushes his legs off easily.
Kerr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerr is retaining full guard. #T2#
Machado trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kerr's guard.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kerr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado is pressing down on Kerr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kerr is holding on for now.
Machado wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
#SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kerr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Kerr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Machado in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kerr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jean Jacques Machado!
An out of breath Jean Jacques Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
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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