 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RBFC 88:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Zmija fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Zmija persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Zmija is looking for a kimura here.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Zmija has control of the leg. #SUB#
Zmija is trying to work for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Zmija is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Zmija missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is not content to let Zmija control the position.
Zmija throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machado to regain full guard. #SUB2#
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. Oh but Machado is tightening it up a little... Zmija has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zmija reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zmija taps out! Nice BJJ there by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Machado!
A less than humble Roger Machado misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
|
|
|
|
Event:
HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab from Milne.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Machado shoots and misses
and Milne counters with a nice body shot.
Machado fails with the takedown
and Milne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milne as he jumps to the side.
Harry Milne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Machado.
Milne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machado in his tracks.
Machado shoots in but Milne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado tries for a takedown but Milne circles away easily
and Milne counters with a low kick, right behind Machado 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Milne scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Milne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Milne.
Machado shoots and misses
and Milne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Roger Machado's cut even more.#T1#
Milne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Milne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machado darts in looking for a takedown but Milne gets double underhooks and turns Machado into the cage.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado looks winded!
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Roger Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Milne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD#
Milne lands a big uppercut and Machado crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Machado looks OK. Milne waves Machado back to his feet!
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Milne finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milne scores with a shot to the body.
Milne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Milne throws a pinpoint strike between Machado's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Machado crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Milne scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Milne!
After winning the bout, Harry Milne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Fury lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fury lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotza Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Machado.
Jab, jab by Fury - just one landing.
Machado shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury drops Machado with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Machado! Fury dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotza Fury!
Lotza Fury took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
|
|
|
|
Event:
HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machado's head.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Machado was not able to check. #TD2#
Dall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dall 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.#T1#
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dall dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Dall throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado, into his guard. #REVR#
Dall slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall wants to take Machado's back but he can't do it this time.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machado and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4##SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well. #SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Machado wants to control but Dall postures up.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terryn Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Machado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dall's guard.#SUB#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dall! #REVR#
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Machado working for a choke but Dall is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Machado looking for the choke but no joy.
Dall wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machado's arms.
Dall wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Dall defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machado has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Machado passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away. #T3#
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machado's back!#SUB#
Dall looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machado breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Machado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machado somewhat.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado tries for a takedown but Dall circles away easily
and Dall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Dall defends the submission attempt.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg. #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.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
Dall is pressing down on Machado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Dall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura but Dall is defending well.
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dall has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Machado!
Roger 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
StrikeForce Union #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Kruger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Kruger's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Machado drives through with a takedown into Kruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Kruger is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?
Kruger wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kruger trying to control but Machado postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruger managing to control the position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
Machado dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Kruger throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustin Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Machado.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roger Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruger lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Kruger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Dustin Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruger sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Machado looks winded!#T4#
Kruger cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machado needs to keep his hands up - Kruger had a free shot at his head there.
Kruger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Kruger, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Kruger against the cage but Kruger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kruger. #CUT#
That has opened up Roger Machado's cut even more.
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruger.
Machado goes for a double leg but Kruger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kruger continues to drive forward.
Kruger thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machado takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruger.
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
The cut above Roger Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kruger is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Machado flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Machado is out cold! Kruger holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dustin Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Kalle Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Kettu 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 Kettu finish him?
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.
Nice sprawl there from Kettu as Machado shoots in.
Kalle Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Machado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kettu clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Machado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#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.
Kettu is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kettu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kettu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machado moves into full mount!
Machado wants to control the pace but Kettu is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Machado looking to secure an arm triangle but Kettu defends it well.
Kettu tries to hold on but Machado postures up.#SUB2#
Machado quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Machado but it's paid off an Kettu is forced to tap! Nice work by Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Machado!
Roger Machado decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
Event:
StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kruger does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Kruger scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Roger Machado's cut even more.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado tries for a takedown but Kruger circles away easily
and Kruger counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Machado has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dustin Kruger!
After winning the bout, Dustin Kruger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
StrikeForce Union #21
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tow gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
Tow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Tow wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Tow throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado looking to control.
Tow postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tow is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow works his way into side control. #T1#
Machado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tow is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machado sees it coming and defends easily.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Tow wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Tow pushes his legs off easily.
Tow is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Tow!
Big Tow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
Event:
StrikeForce Union #19
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tow!#SUB#
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tow pushes Machado away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machado gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to control the position but Tow is working away. #SUB#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado trying to control the position but Tow is working away. #T1#
Machado taking a break here but Tow is having none of it and regains half guard.
Machado stops Tow from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Tow defending well.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Tow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tow pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Machado seems content to control.
Tow is trying to stand back up but Machado is controlling him
Machado is looking to advance position but Tow won't allow it.
Machado stalling away here and it's allowed Tow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado stops Tow from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Tow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado is not content to let Tow control the position.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Machado is controlling Tow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tow wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tow pulls his head out easily.
Tow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tow is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tow lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Machado gets full guard.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tow connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is getting worse.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully.
Tow distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tow is aware though and is defending well.
Tow lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
Jeez, Roger Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Tow!
Big Tow was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
Event:
StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Down is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Machado uses his free foot to push down on Down's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Down. #SUB2#
Machado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Down has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Machado working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Down looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Machado! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger Machado!
Roger Machado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
StrikeForce Union #12
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Zmija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Zmija misses with a double jab.
Zmija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Zmija.
Zmija misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Zmija uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Machado defending well as Zmija loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Machado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zmija's guard.
Zmija keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Zmija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado wants to control from the top but Zmija keeps moving.
Machado won't allow Zmija to sweep him here. #T1#
Zmija controlling the position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Zmija keeps moving.
Machado postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zmija moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Zmija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zmija throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zmija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado attempts a counter takedown but Zmija avoids it well and moves away.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Zmija seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Otocanin Zmija has been cut.
Zmija throws a series of strikes that have Machado backpedaling.
Zmija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zmija lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zmija.
Zmija scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Zmija.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Zmija.
Zmija lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zmija as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado staying out of range there.#TD#
Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.
Machado passes into half guard. #T3#
Zmija is trying to control but can't.
Zmija wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
#SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zmija is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zmija is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Zmija wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zmija does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado moves into full mount! Zmija won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zmija manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zmija tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Machado works to advance to full mount. Zmija defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zmija is looking to escape.
Zmija wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otocanin Zmija dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Zmija throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Zmija's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zmija avoids it really well and circles away.
Zmija lands with a right hand.
Zmija connects with a nice looking jab.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Zmija might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zmija.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Otocanin Zmija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is getting worse.
Zmija stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Machado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zmija sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machado somewhat.
Zmija looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zmija swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
Otocanin Zmija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado tests Zmija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Zmija tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zmija manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zmija counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
Roger Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zmija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otocanin Zmija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zmija throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Jeez, Roger Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zmija throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zmija circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zmija.
Zmija swinging wildly here.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Zmija.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Zmija is looking for the big counter here.
Zmija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Otocanin Zmija!
After the big win, Otocanin Zmija made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
