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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owens is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kevin Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Owens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owens lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Machado is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Owens presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Machado pulls Owens into guard.
Owens is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machado keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens postures up.
#T1#
Machado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Owens throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Machado trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Owens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Owens tries to get out of the position.
Owens throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Owens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Machado advances to half guard. #T2#
Machado stalling.
Machado passes to side control.
Owens is trying to work for a sweep but Machado has mounted him!#SUB2#
Machado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Owens has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Owens tries to hold on but Machado postures up.#T3#
Machado controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Machado has hold of Owens's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Owens manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Machado controlling his opponent.
Machado is looking to work his way around to Owens's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SU2#
Machado gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Owens tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Owens tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owens looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kevin Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Machado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Owens bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Owens tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Machado leaves Owens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machado dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owens is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Owens circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Owens!
Marcio Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owens is just holding on here. Machado manages to take his back.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Owens is trying to defend against the choke here but Machado has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Machado Tightens the hold and Owens taps out furiously! Machado displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcio Machado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Ohtani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcio Machado has been cut.
Ohtani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Ohtani drops Machado with a beautiful combination! Machado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ohtani is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
Ohtani connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Machado covering up! Ohtani comes in with a big uppercut and Machado goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kato Ohtani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Ohtani has knocked Machado down with a huge combo! Ohtani steps away and waves a wobbly Machado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Marcio Machado has been cut.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohtani misses with a two punch combination.
Ohtani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohtani plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Machado to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Machado just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kato Ohtani!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tank misses the shot to the body.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Tank is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tank looking to pass the guard.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Tank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tank prevents Machado from getting back to his feet.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tank from controlling successfully.
Tank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tank drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Tank seems to have locked his on tight now - Machado screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Tank, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thomas Tank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donk. Tank catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tank.
The fighters circling - Tank throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Tank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machado to the mat! Machado manages to get full guard.
Tank stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Tank is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank looking to pass the guard.
Tank content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Machado can't keep his opponent in guard - Tank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Tank is working for a submission of some sort.
Tank trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
Tank is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tank looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machado keeping control of the position.
Machado could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Tank works his way into full mount!
Tank fails to advance to Machado's back.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tank content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Tank goes for an armbar but Machado turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machado.
Tank is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tank! #REVB##SUB2#
Tank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machado is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Tank tries to advance position but instead Machado slips a leg back in to half guard.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Machado has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tank should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Machado has tightened it up now! Tank should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcio Machado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Yourface doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Yourface shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yourface tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Yourface misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Machado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yourface's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yourface is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Yourface is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yourface's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Machado wants to control but Yourface is keeping him busy. #T1#
Yourface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado trying to control the action but Yourface is working from the bottom.
Machado stops Yourface from getting back to his feet.
Machado is pressing down on Yourface's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yourface is holding on for now. #ES#
Yourface has one foot on Machado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Machado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yourface to the mat! Yourface manages to get full guard.
Yourface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Machado trying to control here.
#T2#
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yourface is working away from the top position though.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Yourface sits in half guard. #T3#
Yourface is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Yourface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yourface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yourface with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machado is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yourface throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Machado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machado. #T4#
Yourface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Yourface trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yourface is really struggling to control Machado but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yourface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yourface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yourface is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcio Machado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yourface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Machado gets the takedown into side control.
Yourface struggling a bit here.
Machado controls the position.
Yourface is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
Machado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yourface is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yourface sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourface is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.
Machado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yourface haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Yourface keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Machado prevents Yourface from improving his position.
Yourface trying to control but Machado postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yourface shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Machado lands a takedown into guard.
Yourface keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado 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.
Machado trying to control but Yourface is working from the bottom.
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado trying to control the position but Yourface is working away. #T3#
Machado working away.
Machado looking to control but instead Yourface has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Yourface makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yourface.
Machado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machado wants to control from the top but Yourface keeps moving.
Yourface 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 wants to control from the top but Yourface keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Yourface seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yourface is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Yourface circles away and we're back to standing.
Yourface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Yourface misses.
Yourface leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Machado looks to move away, Yourface throws a big counter combo but Machado just gets out of the way.
Yourface slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neal Yourface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Machado.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yourface pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Machado fails to land the takedown.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yourface goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Yourface tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yourface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yourface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yourface moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Yourface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yourface somewhat.#T2#
Yourface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yourface gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Yourface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
Yourface wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Yourface desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yourface wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcio Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourface is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Yourface tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yourface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yourface is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yourface as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Yourface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neal Yourface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcio Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yourface throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Yourface showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcio Machado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Campana.#CUT#
It looks like Marcio Machado has been cut.
Campana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Machado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machado stops Campana from standing up.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Campana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machado is controlling him.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Campana wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it. #SU2#
Machado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado with the counter takedown but Campana avoids it easily.#TD2#
Machado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Machado is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Campana is trying to escape and Machado transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Campana is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machado! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcio Machado!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Gauthier (ranked 4351 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Machado (ranked 7068 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Roger Gauthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gauthier tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Gauthier gets underhooks to prevent Machado's takedown attempt.
Machado lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gauthier (0) vs (2) Machado
Gauthier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gauthier controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Gauthier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier wants to sweep but no luck.
Gauthier has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado postures up.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Machado postures up.
Gauthier 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 pushing down on Gauthier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Gauthier holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gauthier keeps working.
Gauthier won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Gauthier tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Gauthier trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado is thwarting Gauthier's attempts to control the position.
Machado wants to take a breather but Gauthier is having none of it.
Gauthier keeping control of the position.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Gauthier is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Gauthier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gauthier gets full guard.
Gauthier is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Machado frees his head nicely. Oh but Gauthier has switched to an armbar! Machado is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Gauthier! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 4693 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Machado (ranked 7023 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Travis Bickle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Bickle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machado to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bickle (0) vs (2) Machado
Bickle wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bickle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Bickle has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machado prevents Bickle from improving his position.
Machado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Bickle defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bickle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bickle is looking to get back to full guard here but Machado has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bickle (0) vs (5) Machado
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Bickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bickle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Bickle going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Bickle stops Machado from passing to mount.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bickle keeps working.
Bickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bickle trying his best to control but Machado has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bickle (0) vs (7) Machado
Machado looking to control but Bickle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bickle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bickle (0) vs (10) Machado
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machado is persistently looking for the submission but Bickle is defending it well.
Machado is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bickle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bickle for a finish.
Bickle tries to escape but Machado has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bickle holding both Machado 's hands and preventing any damage.
Machado looking to break Bickle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bickle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Machado will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Machado go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Machado is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bickle with him. Bickle is trying to defend but Machado has an arm under the chin now! Bickle grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcio Machado!
Travis Bickle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna clean up these streets'. |
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