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Event:
Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Canto.
Canto fails with the takedown.
Machava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Canto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machava's half guard.
Machava wants to control but Canto is keeping busy.
Machava might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Canto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machava tries to roll over but Canto keeps him under control.#SUB#
Canto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Canto is working for a kimura but Machava is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Canto seems to be working for a kimura but Machava defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Machava works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machava seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machava 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.#SUB#
Canto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machava is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Canto, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Canto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Canto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machava looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Machava avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Machava trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machava showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Canto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machava doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machava manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machava showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Canto working for a triangle but Machava defends it easily.
#SUB#
Canto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machava has passed into half guard!
Machava content to control rather than advance.
Machava's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Canto is not content to let Machava control the position.
Canto wants to improve his position but Machava is controlling well.
Machava slows the pace down in half guard.
Canto is staying active underneath Machava, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machava is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Canto actively working from the bottom here.
Canto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machava is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from Machava.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machava would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machava is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Canto is looking for a triangle but Machava pushes his legs off easily.
Canto keeping moving, preventing Machava from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Canto is looking for a triangle but Machava pushes his legs off easily.
Machava stands and throws Canto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto is looking for a sweep.
Machava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canto keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zuillnic Canto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machava connects with an inside leg kick.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machava scores with a body shot.
Canto avoids the body shot from Machava.
#TD#
Canto gets the takedown into side control.
Machava manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Canto is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Canto seems to be working for a kimura but Machava defends the submission attempt.
Machava wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machava 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.
Canto postures up.
Machava wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machava swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machava wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Canto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machava manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canto has Machava in his guard.#REVB#
Machava trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Canto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machava must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Canto has his feet on Machava's thighs here. He's pushed Machava off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Machava screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zuillnic Canto!
Zuillnic Canto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 83
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Machava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machava jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Machava counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Machava misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Machava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Machava slips the punch.
Machava is looking for the big counter here.
Machava slips under a jab.
Machava stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig jabs Machava right on the nose. Machava blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Nig throws a hook but Machava avoids it easily.
Machava checks a leg kick.
Machava tries a quick counter leg kick but Nig is wise to it.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig wants to slow Machava down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Machava.
Nig feints and then cracks Machava's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machava down.
Nice shot lands for Nig.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Machava manages to avoid it.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Machava's head.
Machava lands with an uppercut that bounces Nig off the ropes and back into range.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machava on the side of the head.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Machava saw that one coming.#T2#
Machava checks a low kick from Nig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Machava finds it's target.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machava.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Machava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machava is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Nig.#KD2#
Machava drops Nig with a beautiful combination! Nig stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Machava is looking for the KO!
Nig lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Machava. Beautiful body shot.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A big left from Machava misses.
Nig throws the left hand but Machava avoids the punch easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Nig misses with a hook
and Machava counters with a nice body shot.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.
Nig throws the left hand but Machava avoids the punch easily.
Machava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machava staying out of range there.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machava on the side of the head.
Machava walks into a left hand.
Machava jabs Nig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig lands with a hook. Machava tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig takes a swing at Machava's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Machava is predictable there
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machava momentarily.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Machava counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machava checks a low kick from Nig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
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#
Machava throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Machava.
Nig was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Machava might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig dodges the punch combination from Machava.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Machava's shoulder, as Machava tries to avoid the shot.
Machava only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Machava is just out of range.
Machava slips under a jab.
Machava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Machava takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Nig has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Machava counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Nig misses
and Machava counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Machava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Nig.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machava scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Machava checks a leg kick.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Machava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nig throws a body punch but Machava moves out of range.
Machava throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Machava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machava circles away quickly and effectively.
Machava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nig at a distance.
Nig misses with a series of wild punches.
Machava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Machava checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
#T3#
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Machava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machava ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Machava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machavas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Machava counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig lands a two punch combo.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands a head shot.
Machava takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
A big left from Machava misses.
It looked like Nig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig scores with a sloppy right hand. Machava should have avoided that one.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machava.
Machava needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machava swings widly with a right hand
and Machava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig tries to work over Machava's front leg with a kick but Machava checks it.
Machava let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machava slips a straight right by Nig.
Machava misses the shot to the body.
Nig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nig checks the leg kick.
Machava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig avoids the body shot from Machava.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Machava stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig throws a hook but Machava avoids it easily.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machava can do to turn this around?
Machava jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machava defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Machava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machava takes one on the button.
Nig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machava lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nig lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nig.
Machava cracks a nice hook into Nig's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nig throws a series of punches but Machava avoids them all with ease.
Machava misses with a body shot
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Machava throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machava moves away from the strike by Nig.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab. #T2#
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Machava.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matola Machava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig throws a jab when Machava was well out of range.
Machava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machava scores with a jab.
Machava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends Machava's belly button to the back.#T3#
Machava misses the shot to the body.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Machava drops Nig with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nig looks back up at him and smiles so Machava waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machava walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machava throws a right hand that Nig ducks under and follows up with a left that Nig also avoids with ease.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machava.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Nig slips under a jab from Machava.
Machava throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machava scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig sizes up Machava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Machava blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava scores with a hook.#CUT2#
Nig Nig's cut is getting worse.
Machava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machava throws out the jab.
Machava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Machava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machava walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig throws a hook but Machava blocks it.
Machava avoids the body shot from Nig.
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 Nig Nig.
Well Nig 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Nig Nig wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Nig Nig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 75
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Machava looks to land a combination but Kurlaev avoids it well.
Kurlaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown but Machava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machava! But no joy.
Machava throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurlaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machava defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurlaev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Kurlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurlaev shoots in and drives through. Machava sprawls well.
We've been told by Kurlaev's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kurlaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machava's half guard.
Machava holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machava gets full guard.
Kurlaev preventing the sweep. #T1#
Kurlaev being controlled here momentarily.
Machava working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurlaev.
Machava working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurlaev.
Machava is pulling down on Kurlaev's head to control his posture.
Machava looking for a sweep. Not yet Machava, not yet.
Kurlaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machava wants to sweep here but Kurlaev controlling him for the moment.
Kurlaev 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.
Machava wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machava pulls Kurlaev in to control the position.
Kurlaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Machava pulls Kurlaev in close to prevent any damage.
Machava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machava controlling the position.
Kurlaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Machava has wrist control.
Machava pulls Kurlaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurlaev from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machava as he jumps to the side.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurlaev with a body shot.
Machava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurlaev.
Machava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kurlaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Machava looks to land a left hand but Kurlaev moved out of range nicely.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machava as he avoids it easily.
Matola Machava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurlaev has his takedown stuffed
and Machava counters with an inside leg kick.
Machava displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurlaev.
Machava lands a body shot.
Machava throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Denis Kurlaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Machava. No joy for Kurlaev on that attempt. #T4#
Kurlaev shoots in but Machava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machava! But no joy.
Kurlaev shoots in for a double leg but Machava sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machava misses with a hook.
Kurlaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machava counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machava has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kurlaev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kurlaev is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurlaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Machava, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machava stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurlaev. Kurlaev gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matola Machava dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machava.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurlaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kurlaev misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Machava counters with a crisp one two that drops Kurlaev! Machava thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kurlaev to his feet! Kurlaev is in big trouble!
Machava thuds a left hand into Kurlaev's body.
Kurlaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Machava tries to sprawl out of it but Kurlaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Kurlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurlaev slips under a jab.#T1#
Kurlaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Machava sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Machava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurlaev needs to keep his hands up - Machava had a free shot at his head there.
Machava slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurlaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurlaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurlaev tries to counter with a takedown but Machava is quick to defend against it.
Machava throws a hook to the side of Kurlaev's head but Kurlaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machava.
Machava has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown but Machava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurlaev shoots and misses
and Machava counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Denis Kurlaev has been cut.
Machava works Kurlaev's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machava misses with a looping left.
Machava lands a body shot.
Machava lands with a nice body punch.
Machava throws a hook but Kurlaev avoids it easily.
Kurlaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurlaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machava defends it nicely.
Matola Machava seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Machava looks to land a right hand but Kurlaev moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machava. Kurlaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machava throws a head kick but Kurlaev moves out of range.
Machava takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machava stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurlaev. Kurlaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Machava looks to throw the jab but Kurlaev is out of range. #T4#
Machava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurlaev moves away.
Kurlaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machava counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machava but Machava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denis Kurlaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machava displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurlaev.
Machava lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matola Machava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denis Kurlaev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurlaev fails with the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurlaev checks a leg kick.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machava but Machava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurlaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Machava as Kurlaev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Kurlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurlaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machava avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Machava releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Machava smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Machava drops Kurlaev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kurlaev looks back up at him and smiles so Machava waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Kurlaev is rocked!
Kurlaev switches off momentarily and Machava cracks him with a monster right hand! Kurlaev topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Machava dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Machava!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matola Machava!
A very excited looking Matola Machava made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 67
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Cubbedge connects with a right hand. Machava shakes it off.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machava appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut
and Machava counters with a good low kick that Cubbedge was not able to check.
Machava slips a straight right by Cubbedge .
A little jabbing left from Machava on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machava steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cubbedge cracks Machava with a good jab.
Machava takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Machava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machava circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Cubbedge does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cubbedge with a body shot.#T1#
A low kick from Cubbedge misses
and Machava counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machava has time to react.
Cubbedge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cubbedge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cubbedge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cubbedge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Machava's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cubbedge catches Machava with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Machava is rocked!
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Machava scores with a sloppy right hand. Cubbedge should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Machava misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Cubbedge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machava gets through Cubbedge 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Machava - that landed with a thud.
Machava can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
Machava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cubbedge or not.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Machava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machava lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. #BC2#
Machava breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Machava sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machava only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Machava has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cubbedge is looking to control Machava's arms but Machava gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cubbedge has his back to the ropes.
Machava digs a right hand underneath Cubbedge 's ribcage. Cubbedge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machava working aggressively here.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Machava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow. #BC2#
Machava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that misses
and Machava counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cubbedge throws a combination that misses
and Machava counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machava jabs at Cubbedge 's body.
Machava lands a jab.
Machava scores with a hook to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machava takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machava lands a nice looking body shot.
Machava throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Cubbedge has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Machava has knocked Cubbedge down with a huge combo! Machava steps away and waves a wobbly Cubbedge back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Machava comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cubbedge falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cubbedge was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matola Machava!
An out of breath Matola Machava thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 51
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Ivanov clinches up against the ropes.
Machava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Ivanov gets control of Machava's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ivanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Machava is posturing up here but Ivanov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Machava tries to roll out but it's too tight and Machava has to tap! Slick submission there by Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Ivanov!
Andrey Ivanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 38
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Grissom misses with a lunging right hand
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Machava's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grissom looks for a takedown but Machava sprawls well.
Machava appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grissom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machava under the eye.
Grissom ducks under a wild hook from Machava.
Machava defending well as Grissom loads up on a big left hand.
Machava's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grissom under the eye.
Grissom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grissom looks to land a left hand but Machava moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Grissom closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Grissom ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grissom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machava stops Grissom from standing up.
Machava preventing the sweep.
Grissom is trying to control the position but Machava postures up. #T1#
Machava prevents Grissom from getting back to his feet.
Machava controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grissom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grissom is looking to stand up but Machava isn't so interested in that idea.
Grissom is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grissom looks to land a right hand but Machava moved out of range.
Grissom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machava.
Machava throws a sloppy head kick and Grissom moves out of range easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grissom.
Machava throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grissom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machava.
Grissom slips under a jab.
Grissom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machava is out of range.
Good shot there by Grissom.
Machava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grissom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Machava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grissom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grissom misses with a straight right.
Machava takes one on the button.
Grissom misses with a left hand
and Machava counters with a left and a right that stings Grissom.
Grissom with a hook.
Machava lands with an uppercut that bounces Grissom off the ropes and back into range.
Machava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Grissom fails to land with a series of punches.
Machava is looking to counter punch.
Grissom throws a right and a left that Machava avoids nicely.
A jab from Grissom does it's job there.
Grissom throws an overhand right that lands on Machava's shoulder, as Machava tries to avoid the shot.
Grissom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grissom.
Machava swinging wildly here.
Clive Grissom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grissom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grissom misses with a looping left.
As Grissom tries to get set, Machava tries to push him back and clinch up but Grissom manages to avoid the attempt.
Grissom loads up on a big right hand but Machava slips the punch.
Machava staying out of range there.
Grissom misses with a straight right. #T4#
Grissom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machava.
Machava is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grissom 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.
Grissom cracks Machava with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machava throws a hook but Grissom avoids it easily.
Grissom misses with a straight left.
Matola Machava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grissom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grissom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Machava tries to keep at a distance but Grissom has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Grissom breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grissom clinches with his opponent.
Machava lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machava.#BC2#
Grissom breaks the clinch.
Machava scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Machava.#CL2#
Grissom clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clive Grissom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Grissom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grissom.
Grissom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grissom misses with a shot to the body
letting Machava counter with a right hand.
Machava throws a shot from downtown. Grissom moves away and avoids it.
Grissom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machava takes a swing at Grissom's ribcage but misses.
Grissom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machava is able to avoid easily.
Machava wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grissom throws a looping overhand right but Machava ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Grissom clinches with his opponent.
Grissom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machava backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grissom working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Machava.
Grissom is trying to push Machava away but Machava has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Grissom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Machava.
#BC2#
Grissom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grissom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machava.#T1#
Machava misses the jab.#CL2#
Machava gets tackled into the ropes by Grissom. Grissom maintains the clinch.
Machava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Machava.
Machava lands a left hand.
Grissom is trying to force a seperation but Machava has the dominant position.
Machava throws a punch but it's blocked by Grissom.
Machava scores with a shot to the side of Grissom's head.
Machava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grissom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Grissom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Machava fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grissom, pushing him back against the ropes.
Machava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machava prevents Grissom from breaking the clinch.
Machava scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Grissom is breathing heavily.
Machava lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Machava lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Machava.
A short body shot lands from Machava as the two fighters clinch.
Machava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grissom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Grissom is rocked!
Machava has a couple of punches blocked by Grissom.
Grissom is still on wobbly legs! Can Machava finish him?
Matola Machava has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Machava fails to land.
Nice body punch from Machava - that landed with a thud.
Machava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grissom.
Machava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grissom takes a shot to the head.
Machava lands a nice uppercut.
Machava lands with a right to the head.
Machava creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Grissom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Grissom drops to his knees and Machava pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matola Machava!
An out of breath Matola Machava thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Machava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slayin misses with a hook. Machava ducked under it nicely.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. Machava moves away and avoids it.
Slayin moves out of range of the strikes.
Slayin loads up on a big right hand but Machava slips the punch.
Machava throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machava throws a right hand that misses
and Slayin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machava connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slayin momentarily.
Slayin misses with a straight right.
Machava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machava misses with a low kick.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava lands with a good body shot.
Slayin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machava.
Slayin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machava swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava misses with a low kick as Slayin jumps back.#T1#
Machava misses with a right hand
and Slayin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Machava is predictable there
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matola Machava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machava falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slayin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machava looks to land a body kick but Slayin moved away.
Machava feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down.
A head kick by Slayin misses
and Machava makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machava looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
Slayin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Machava.
The crowd cheers as Slayin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machava doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machava misses with a jab to the body
and Slayin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machava misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Machava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machava misses with a right hand
and Slayin counters with a straight right hand.
Machava misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Slayin misses
and Machava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machava blocks a leg kick.
Machava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machava throws the left hand but Slayin avoids the punch easily.
Machava throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Machava is rocked!
Slayin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machava is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayin finish him?
Machava connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slayin. Slayin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machava seems to have recovered his senses.
Machava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy body kick from Machava
and Machava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slayin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machava.
Machava misses with a body kick.
Slayin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. Machava moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Machava throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machava connects with a nice looking jab.
Machava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayin at a distance.
Slayin moves forwards but Machava connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machava thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slayin if he has to take too many more of those.
Machava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machava. Slayin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Machava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machava throws an off balance right hand
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Machava throws a jab when Slayin was well out of range.
Machava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayin was well out of range. Poor timing from Machava.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machava.#T4#
Machava misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Slayin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Machava! Slayin lets Machava back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Machava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slayin.
Machava blocks a head kick by Slayin.
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machava was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
Slayin cracks Machava on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Machava falls backwards against the ropes. Slayin follows up with more strikes that drop Machava to his knees. Slayin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Machava! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhymin Slayin!
Rhymin Slayin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 22: MFer vs Trump
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Machava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sol Brotha.
Machava throws out a loose jab but Sol Brotha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab.
Sol Brotha throws a body punch but Machava moves out of range.
Machava fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sol Brotha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sol Brotha misses with an uppercut. Machava saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Sol Brotha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Brotha.
Machava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machava connects with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava throws the left hand but Sol Brotha avoids the punch easily.
Machava throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Sol Brotha counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha wants to control but Machava is keeping him busy.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow but Machava slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Machava seems a little lost for a moment, as Sol Brotha dominates the positioning.
Sol Brotha tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machava's legs.
Sol Brotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machava keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machava can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machava is letting Sol Brotha control him for a moment.
Sol Brotha lands some shots froms side control.
Sol Brotha is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sol Brotha connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Machava some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machava knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machava prevents Sol Brotha from improving position. #T2#
Sol Brotha throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machava is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Sol Brotha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machava is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ground and pound from Sol Brotha seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Sol Brotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machava keeps working.
Sol Brotha controls the position.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but Machava is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Sol Brotha seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machava has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sol Brotha controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sol Brotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machava keeps working.
Sol Brotha looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machava is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Sol Brotha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machava has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sol Brotha but great work by Machava.
Sol Brotha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machava's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Sol Brotha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sol Brotha tries to get to full guard but Machava has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sol Brotha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machava pulls his head out easily.
Sol Brotha manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sol Brotha punishes Machava's body with a nice straight punch.
Sol Brotha scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sol Brotha. Machava does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Brotha misses the target.
Sol Brotha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machava can do to turn this around?
Sol Brotha takes one on the button.
Sol Brotha throws the left hand but Machava avoids the punch easily.
Sol Brotha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sol Brotha.
Machava throws a jab when Sol Brotha was well out of range.
Sol Brotha is looking to wear down Machava with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava slips a jab from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha misses with an uppercut. Machava saw that one coming.
Machava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machava.
Sol Brotha misses with a right hand
letting Machava counter with a right hand. #T1#
Machava connects with a solid leg kick.
Matola Machava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machava connects with a looping right hand.
Machava misses with a hook. Sol Brotha ducked under it nicely.
Machava pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matola Machava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sol Brotha misses with a wild body shot.
Machava misses the jab.
Machava takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machava bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
Machava connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sol Brotha momentarily.
Machava moves away from the strike by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha shoots in and drives through. Machava sprawls well.
Sol Brotha digs a good body shot into Machava's ribs.
Machava avoids the body shot from Sol Brotha.
Machava turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machava slips under a jab.
Machava feints and then cracks Sol Brotha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sol Brotha down.
Sol Brotha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machava takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machava throws a good cross that connects.
Sol Brotha slips a straight right by Machava.
A swing and a miss from Machava.
Sol Brotha looks to score with a jab to the body but Machava is just out of range.
Machava lands a leg kick that knocks Sol Brotha off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Machava throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Machava. Beautiful body shot.
Sol Brotha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Machava ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha takes a swing at Machava's ribcage but misses.
Machava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Machava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sol Brotha throws out the jab.
Machava throws a jab when Sol Brotha was well out of range.
Sol Brotha feinted with a counter takedown.
Machava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha shoots in but Machava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sol Brotha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machava connects with a body shot that sends Sol Brotha's belly button to the back.
That kick from Machava tenderised Sol Brotha's leg. Sol Brotha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machava misses with a looping right.
Sol Brotha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machava.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machava.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
Sol Brotha looks to land a left hand but Machava moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Machava bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Brotha misses the target.
Machava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sol Brotha staying out of range there.
Machava swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sol Brotha misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Machava.
Machava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sol Brotha misses with a body punch
and Machava counters with a stiff right hand.
Machava ducks under a wild hook from Sol Brotha.
Machava swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sol Brotha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Machava.#CUT2#
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
Sol Brotha lands with a straight right. Machava didn't see that one coming.
Machava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machava missing with a left hand there. Sol Brotha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matola Machava will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sol Brotha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sol Brotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook to the body
and Machava connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machava fails to land with a series of punches.
Sol Brotha's corner calls for a 1-2. Sol Brotha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machava throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sol Brotha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machava moves away.
Machava connects with a looping right hand.
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Machava connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Machava.
Machava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sol Brotha misses with an uppercut
and Machava connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sol Brotha staying out of range there.
Machava throws a lazy right hand but Sol Brotha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sol Brotha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sol Brotha lands with a hook. Machava tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machava misses with a straight left.
Machava throws the kick towards the body but Sol Brotha avoids it.
A head kick from Machava lands but Sol Brotha takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Machava is predictable there #TD#
and Sol Brotha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machava!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machava is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position. #T2#
Sol Brotha controls the position from side control.
Machava parries the strikes from Sol Brotha easily there. Sol Brotha is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machava to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Sol Brotha.
Machava is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Sol Brotha misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
YB Sol Brotha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machava is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Sol Brotha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Sol Brotha.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sol Brotha scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machava is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position. #T4#
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.
Machava parries the strikes from Sol Brotha easily there. Sol Brotha is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machava to escape.
#SUB#
Sol Brotha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sol Brotha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machava tries to improve position but can't.
Machava stops Sol Brotha from passing to mount.
Machava is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sol Brotha is looking to take a break and control but Machava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sol Brotha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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 YB Sol Brotha.
I think Sol Brotha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Matola Machava!
YB Sol Brotha wins by split decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 15
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Machava fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slayin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machava tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayins head.
Slayin can't find room to land a body shot as Machava controls the action.
Machava tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slayin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machava has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Machava blocks it.
Slayin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machava backwards.
Machava throws a head punch that misses.
Machava is leaning against Slayin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machava.
Machava misses with some punches.
Machava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin gets through Machava's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machava.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machava blocks it with crossed arms.
Slayin misses with a body punch.
Machava 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.
Machava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Machava as the two fighters clinch.
Slayin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machava seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slayin can turn it around.
Slayin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machava works on Slayin's body with a couple of short punches.
Slayin looks winded!#T1#
A short right from Machava on the inside.
Machava throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayin.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by Machava.
Machava digs a right hand into Slayin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slayin's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Machava.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machava.
Machava working aggressively here.
Machava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machava misses with a punch on the inside.
Machava lands with a left to the head.
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin blocking some punches.
Machava cracks Slayin with a nice body shot.
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Machava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machava avoids it.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayin looking to throw knees to the head but Machava is blocking nicely.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Machava.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machava lands a shoulder strike.
Slayin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Machava working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machava works on Slayin's body with a couple of short punches.
Machava tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Machava lands with a left to the head.
Machava presses Slayin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machava misses with the head strike.
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Machava throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayin.
Slayin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machava blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machava.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Machava blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machava.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machava.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machava blocks it with crossed arms.
Machava lands a nice shot to the body.
Machava tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Good body shot from Machava.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses.
Machava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A short uppercut from Machava.
Machava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machava pushes Slayin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Machava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machava digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by Machava.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machava.
Machava digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Machava.
Machava tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slayin is trying to push Machava away but Machava has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Machava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Machava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Machava lands a left hand.
Machava scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machava misses with a body punch.
Slayin is looking to break free of the clinch but Machava has double underhooks.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Machava struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
Machava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin lands a hook that snaps the head of Machava backwards. #T4#
Machava throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayin.
Machava misses with a body punch.
Machava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machava has a couple of punches blocked by Slayin.
A right hook to the body lands for Machava.
Machava gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machava working aggressively here.
Machava scores with a shot to the side of Slayin's head.
Machava tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Machava.
Machava struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
Machava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Machava.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machava cracks Slayin with a nice body shot.
Machava lands a nice uppercut.
Slayin blocking some punches.
Machava lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
A short right from Machava.
Machava misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matola Machava dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machava swings for the body but Slayin moves out of range.
Machava misses with a body shot.
Machava lunges at Slayin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slayin's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Machava as he connects with a hook.
Slayin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machava goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slayin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machava throws out the jab.
Slayin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matola Machava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava misses the body punch
and Machava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Machava.
Machava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machava throws a low kick, looking for Slayin's leg but Slayin calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Slayin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machava.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machava.
Slayin with a hook.
Slayin throws a hook but Machava blocks it.
Machava lands a nice looking body shot.
Slayin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machava throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slayin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slayin needs to keep his hands up - Machava had a free shot at his head there.
Machava moves to clinch but Slayin breaks away
and Machava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machava throws out a loose jab but Slayin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Machava lands a nice shot that snaps Slayin's head back.
Machava misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Slayin misses the target.
Machava seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slayin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Machava defending well as Slayin loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Machava misses the target.
Slayin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machava throws a body kick that misses.
Machava lands a nice shot that snaps Slayin's head back.
Slayin throws an off balance right hand
and Machava counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slayin is breathing heavily.
Slayin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machava. Machava obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Machava connects with a leg kick. Slayin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slayin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machava gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
Machava cracks Slayin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machava throws an off balance right hand
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machava punishes Slayin's body with a nice straight punch.
Matola Machava is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machava.
A big right from Slayin misses. #T4#
Machava misses with a straight right.
Slayin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Machava.
Machava scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Machava misses
and Slayin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machava misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Machava.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Machava.
Machava lands a shoulder strike.
Slayin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machava backwards.
Machava lands a nice uppercut.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matola Machava dominated that second round.
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#
Machava misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Slayin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machava keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machava lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slayin takes a step back to recover.
Machava misses with a looping left.
Slayin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slayin 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.
Machava uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machava misses with a body shot
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Machava misses.
Slayin moves away from the strike by Machava.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava lands a leg kick that knocks Slayin off balance momentarily.
Machava bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slayin's head.
Machava throws a sloppy head kick and Slayin moves out of range easily. #T1#
Machava scores with a jab.
Slayin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machava tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machava throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slayin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machava.
Machava throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machava connects with a body shot that sends Slayin's belly button to the back.
Machava lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayin's sensitive parts.
Slayin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slayin lands with an overhand left.
Machava wants to clinch up but Slayin keeps it at a distance.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Slayin misses the target.
Machava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayin.
Machava throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayin throws out a counter right but Machava avoids it with no problem.
Slayin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machava.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Machava lands but Slayin takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Machava. That snapped Slayin's head back.
Slayin lands the left hand.
Slayin blocks a leg kick.
Slayin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machava eats them both and turns towards Slayin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Matola Machava has been cut.#T3#
Slayin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machava smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slayin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machava just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Machava misses its intended target.
Slayin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machava pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slayin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machava lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machava chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Machava cracks Slayin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Machava.
Machava pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slayin is out of range and Machava settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Machava misses.
Machava misses with a straight right.
Slayin scores with a jab to the head.
Slayin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machava.
Machava tries to clinch up.
Machava scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matola Machava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machava throws an overhand right that lands on Slayin's shoulder, as Slayin tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matola Machava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machava 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matola Machava!
An out of breath Matola Machava thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 10
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Machava. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Machava counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a push kick but Machava slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Machava's shoulder, as Machava tries to avoid the shot.
Machava misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Machava throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machava.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machava counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Machava moved out of range nicely.
Mfer lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machava, pushing him back against the ropes.
Machava takes a shot to the head.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Machava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A short right from Machava on the inside.
Machava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machava blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Machava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machava.
Machava misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Machava fails to land.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Machava controls his hands.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Machava.
Machava misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Machava.
Machava letting Mfer take a breather here.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Machava.
Mfer gets through Machava's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Mfer misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Machava breaks the clinch.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Machava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machava throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well. #CL#
Mfer clinches.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Machava tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machava's elbow.
Machava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer presses Machava against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machava fails to land.
A short right from Mfer.
A short right from Machava on the inside.
Machava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Machava is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Machava tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Machava fails to land.
Machava is trying to push Mfer away but Mfer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Machava tries to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling the position.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Mfer to work.
Machava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Machava fails to land.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Mfer gets through Machava's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Machava fails to land.
Machava prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a body punch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Machava fails to land.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Machava is trying to push Mfer away but Mfer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Machava misses with some punches.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
A short right from Mfer on the inside. #ROC#
Machava is rocked!
Mfer misses with some punches.
Machava is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machava seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Machava.
Machava is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
Mfer presses Machava against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machava looks winded!
Mfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machava's efforts to push away.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer lands a big right hand that drops Machava! The killer instinct kicks in and Mfer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Mfer!
Bull Mfer retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bull Mfer waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 6
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Saiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Machava throws a leg kick which misses Saiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Saiz tries to avoid it.
Saiz misses with a right hand
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ruben Saiz has been cut.
Machava has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Saiz slips a straight right by Machava.
Saiz misses with a hook. Machava ducked under it nicely.
Machava works the jab nicely.
Saiz misses with a looping left.
Saiz misses with a few strikes there.
Machava throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saiz avoids it.
Machava thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saiz if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Saiz finds it's way through Machava's defenses.
Machava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saiz checks it well.
We've been informed that Saiz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Machava counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machava is leaning against Saiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saiz looks winded!
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!
Saiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Machava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saiz wants to break free but Machava has control.
Machava swings wildly with an uppercut but Saiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machava scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Machava on the inside.
A hook to the body from Machava.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saiz.
Saiz misses with some punches.
Machava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machava lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machava lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machava lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Saiz is rocked!
Machava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saizs head.
Saiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Machava finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Machava.
Machava throws a big uppercut that drops Saiz! More strikes from Machava and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saiz lies dazed against the ropes as Machava celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matola Machava!
A victorious Matola Machava thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 4
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Machava to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Andersons Cone Jones has been cut.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machava ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machava on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andersons Cone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machava lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machava misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Machava's shoulder, as Machava tries to avoid the shot.
Machava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Machava takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machava connects with a jab.
Machava sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machava misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Machava throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machava cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones avoids the body shot from Machava.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machava takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Machava throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#T2#
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machava can pounce on him.
Machava throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Machava.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Machava takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machava throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Matola Machava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones scores with a hook.
Machava lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
Andersons Cone Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Machava is out of range.
Machava misses with a body shot.
#T3##KD2#
Machava lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Machava stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machava has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones is aggressively charging in as Machava backs up avoiding any damage. Machava tosses out a jab and Jones runs right into it face first! Jones is out cold! Machava dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jones's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matola Machava!
An out of breath Matola Machava thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Machava lands a leg kick that knocks Sav off balance momentarily.
A big left from Machava misses.
Machava lands a high kick!
A combination from Sav does no damage.
Nice jab there from Sav. #KD#
Sav lands a left and a right that send Machava crashing to the mat, dazed. Sav thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Matola Machava has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machava walks straight into a right hand from Sav - that's dropped him! Sav jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Machava from any more punishment! Machava complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Sav!
Jonny Sav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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