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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machete is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Machete 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.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wallace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Machete blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machete looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wallace puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Machete wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace working over Machete with some ground and pound. Machete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machete is trying to escape back to his feet but Wallace uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Machete tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Wallace politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wallace prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Machete 's face as Wallace controls the position. #T2#
Machete is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wallace not doing much here.
Machete wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
Wallace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machete trying to control but Wallace postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace trying to control the pace.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace wants to stand up but Machete has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Wallace is controlling the pace.
Machete blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machete punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machete throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Machete shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Machete persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Machete fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machete being controlled here, momentarily.
Machete has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace distracts Machete with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Machete 's brow. #T1#
Machete is trying to keep Wallace in close.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Machete wants to stand up but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machete can do to turn this around?
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machete is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wallace tries to move to mount but Machete blocks the move with his legs.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wallace landing a few strikes. #T3##ES2#
Machete throws Wallace to one side and escapes!
Machete shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Machete keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Desmond Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Machete .
Machete throws a combination that misses
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Wallace looking to score a takedown here. Machete is defending well but Wallace drives through and ends up in Machete 's guard.
Machete wants to get back to his feet but Wallace passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Machete tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Machete is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Wallace seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##ES2#
Machete kicks Wallace off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Machete manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Wallace looking to score a takedown here. Machete is defending well but Wallace drives through and ends up in Machete 's guard.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Desmond Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Wallace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machete !
Machete tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I would not like to be Machete right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete tries to roll but Wallace sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Machete is in a bad position with Wallace working for a choke. Machete manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T1#
Wallace wants to stand but Machete is controlling the position.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Machete must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machete tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Machete slips nicely into half guard.
Wallace trying to control here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wallace is not content to let Machete control the position.
Machete blocks the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wallace throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machete tries to clinch up.
The Machete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Machete is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
Machete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully.
Wallace is trying to keep Machete in close.
Machete preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Machete is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Machete on that attempt.
The Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Desmond Wallace.
Well Wallace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Wallace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Machete scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kim struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Machete stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Machete dives in and scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim pulls Machete in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machete is one step ahead there.
Machete wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Machete throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machete trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machete tries to stand but Kim is controlling from the bottom.
Machete is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Machete trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Kim scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
William Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machete with the counter takedown but Kim avoids it easily.
Machete tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kim sets himself, and Machete steps forward looking for the clinch! Kim avoids it this time.#CL#
Kim closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Machete has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kim uses from the top position.
Machete trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machete keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kim prevents Machete from getting back to his feet.
Machete is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Machete looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Machete is retaining full guard.
Machete is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Machete looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machete thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Machete .
Kim trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Machete gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Kim is looking to reverse the position.#ES#
Kim throws Machete to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Machete shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kim napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kim throws Machete to one side and escapes!
Machete looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machete manages to circle out of the way.
Machete feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.#TD2#
Kim tries to sprawl but Machete drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kim has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Machete is on him like a limpet, forcing Kim back against the cage.
Machete working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Kim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Machete has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Machete gets control of Kim's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machete will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machete is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Machete will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Machete utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machete can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD2#
Machete gets the takedown into side control.
Kim wants to control but Machete postures up.
Machete gets to mount! Kim was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Machete can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kim is looking to escape.
Kim is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Machete sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machete looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
William Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kim's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kim tries to hold on but Machete pushes him away.
Kim wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Machete landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Machete is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machete looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Machete is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kim has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kim is trying to stand up.
Machete looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SU2#
Machete get's back to his feet.
Machete wants to clinch.
Kim tries to counter by clinching up but Machete breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Machete scores with a head kick. Kim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like William Kim has been cut.#TD2#
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machete to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Machete content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Machete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Kim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Machete looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machete is controlling him.
Machete lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete distracts Kim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Machete is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machete would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim pulls Machete in close to his closed guard and prevents Machete from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kim wants to stand and escape but Machete is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Machete has managed to clinch.
Machete is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Machete has picked Kim up - he's going for a ride! Machete dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Kim makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Machete fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Machete persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim wants to control but Machete is keeping busy.
Kim pushes Machete off looking to stand but Machete dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Kim has one foot on Machete 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The Machete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Machete clinches with his opponent.
Machete tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #TD2#
Machete pulls guard successfully.
Kim wants to get up but he can't break Machete 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machete looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Machete keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Machete pulls Kim in close to his closed guard and prevents Kim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Machete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machete keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Machete comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machete has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Machete !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Faster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machete shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faster as he avoids it easily.
Machete wants to clinch.
Faster slaps away a takedown attempt from Machete , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Faster misses.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faster misses with a low kick as Machete jumps back.
Faster misses with a double jab.
Faster shoots for a takedown but Machete saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faster but Faster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Machete . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faster wants to clinch up but Machete keeps it at a distance.
Faster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machete circles away quickly and effectively.
Machete thows a body kick. Faster tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Faster darts in looking for a takedown but Machete gets double underhooks and turns Faster into the cage.
Machete appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machete darts in looking for a takedown but Faster gets double underhooks and turns Machete into the cage.
Machete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machete moves to clinch but Faster breaks away #TD2#
and Faster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machete won't be happy with that.
Machete avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Faster.
Machete wants to control but Faster postures up.#SUB2#
Faster has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Machete is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Faster yanks on the arm and Machete is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Faster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smashum Faster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Machete shoots in and drives through. Bullock sprawls well.#CL2#
Machete clinches up with Bullock and pushes him back against the cage.
Machete trying to control the position but instead, Bullock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machete into the cage.
Machete is looking to control Bullock's arms but Bullock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machete has his back to the cage.
Bullock has Machete pressed against the cage, preventing Machete from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bullock manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Machete tries to keep at a distance but Bullock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Bullock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bullock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bullock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machete .#T1#
Bullock wants to get back to striking at distance but Machete won't allow it.
Bullock has Machete pushed against the cage.
Bullock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machete is trying to break free.
Machete misses with a knee to the head.
Bullock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machete tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machete looking for a takedown. #TD#
Bullock pulls guard effortlessly.
Bullock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machete won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Bullock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machete is one step ahead there.
Bullock keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully. #T2#
Machete scoring with some ground and pound.
Machete wants to pass the guard but Bullock is keeping the position.
Machete works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bullock misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bullock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machete is working away from the top position though.
Bullock moves into full guard.
Machete wants to get up but he can't break Bullock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Bullock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machete doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machete manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bullock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bullock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Machete wants to stand up but Bullock is controlling him.
Bullock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machete looking for a sweep. Not yet Machete , not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bullock preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bullock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Machete fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bullock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bullock.
Bullock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machete is trying to break free.
Bullock leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Bullock manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bullock as Machete shoots in.
Bullock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machete can do to turn this around?
Bullock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kevin Bullock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Machete .#T1##CL2#
Machete has Bullock up against the cage in a clinch.
Bullock slows down the pace here.
Bullock just leaning against Machete , taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullock.
Bullock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Bullock.#TD2#
Machete shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bullock napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Bullock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Machete misses with a takedown attempt - Bullock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Machete gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullock jumps guard but Machete stands there with Bullock around his waist. Bullock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Bullock pulls Machete into guard.
Machete won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Machete trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Machete trying to control but Bullock is working from the bottom.
Bullock striking from the bottom here.
Bullock wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machete won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Machete is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bullock avoids the head kick by Machete .
As Machete tries to get set, Bullock tries to push him back and clinch up but Machete manages to avoid the attempt.
Machete tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bullock swivels and escapes.
Machete is breathing heavily.
Machete fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bullock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Bullock tries a body shot but Machete blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Bullock.
Machete tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bullock smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Machete closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullock.
Machete is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bullock is defending well.
Bullock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machete has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock effectively controlling the action here.
Machete misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bullock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bullock dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Bullock as Machete shoots in.
Machete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bullock circles away.
Machete shoots in but Bullock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bullock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kevin Bullock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Machete .#CL2#
Machete drives through and clinches with Bullock against the cage.
#BC#
Bullock manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Bullock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bullock.
Machete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Bullock to work.
#T1#
Bullock keeps control of Machete as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Bullock.
#TD2#
Machete manages to pull guard.
Machete wants to hit a switch here but Bullock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machete there!
Machete working to try and regain half guard.
Bullock with a couple of short strikes.
Machete is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Bullock is landing with some decent strikes but Machete is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bullock with good strikes from the mount here!
Bullock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bullock lands a big elbow.
Machete is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machete is in a horrible position here. Bullock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Machete keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bullock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bullock lands a couple of good shots and Machete has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bullock keeps control of the position easily here as Machete tries to buck him off.
Can Machete hold on?! Bullock is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Machete is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bullock lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Machete hold on?!
Bullock is landing with strikes. Machete can't take much more of this.
Bullock is landing with strikes from the back.
Machete tries to roll but Bullock sticks to his back.
Bullock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machete is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Bullock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bullock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Bullock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bullock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Bullock!
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