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Event:
Bloodbath 5
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Machabeau ducks right into an uppercut from Jun.
Jun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jun misses with a looping left.
Jun scores with a sloppy right hand. Machabeau should have avoided that one.
Jun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machabeau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Jun tries to keep at a distance but Machabeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jun blocks an uppercut.
Machabeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Jun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Jun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machabeau fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Jun does no damage.
Machabeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Jun.
Jun scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Machabeau misses. #T1#
Jun lands a nice hook to Machabeau's body. Machabeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jun misses with an uppercut.
Machabeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jun throws out the jab.
Jun throws the left hand but Machabeau avoids the punch easily.
Jun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machabeau ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
Machabeau is looking to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch.
Jun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jun throws a right hand that Machabeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Machabeau also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jun.#CL#
Machabeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jun working hard to break the clinch.
Machabeau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Jun manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Machabeau staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Machabeau misses its target.
Machabeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Jun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jun 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machabeau is looking to clinch.
Jun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machabeau.
A jab from Jun finds it's way through Machabeau's defenses.
Machabeau drops his hands momentarily and Jun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Machabeau is rocked!
Jun is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Machabeau flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Machabeau is out cold! Jun holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
BloodBath 4: Torres v Guy
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Machabeau swings for the body but Flash moves out of range.
Jab by Machabeau.
Flash dives in for a single leg takedown but Machabeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machabeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Flash misses. #TD#
Flash scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machabeau defends it well. #SUB#
Flash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Flash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Flash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Machabeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machabeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Machabeau, not yet.
Flash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machabeau keeping full guard, as Flash tries to pass. #SUB#
Flash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machabeau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flash has Machabeau in his guard.#REVB#
Machabeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Machabeau stopping the sweep attempt from Flash.
Flash working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Flash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machabeau passes into half guard.
Flash wants to improve his position but Machabeau is controlling well.
Flash is working hard here to advance position.
Machabeau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Flash is trying to maintain the position but Machabeau is very close to passing his half guard.
Flash is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machabeau is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flash is trying to get back to full guard.
Flash controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flash wants to control but Machabeau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machabeau is controlling the pace.
Flash is controlling Machabeau's trapped leg to prevent Machabeau from advancing to side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flash is trying to get back to full guard.
Flash is doing well to control the position and prevent Machabeau from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machabeau pinned against the cage. Machabeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flash tries for a takedown but Machabeau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumpin Jack Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machabeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Flash.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Machabeau will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machabeau leaves Flash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machabeau swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Flash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Flash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machabeau dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Machabeau is stalling in the full guard.
Flash is controlling Machabeau's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machabeau defends well.
Flash is trying to keep Machabeau in close.
#T1##SUB#
Flash working for a triangle but Machabeau defends it easily.
Flash pulls Machabeau in to control the position.
Flash trying to keep a closed guard but Machabeau is proving a slippery customer.
Machabeau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flash being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Machabeau clinches up with Flash and pushes him back against the cage.
Flash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machabeau smiles and moves away.
Machabeau misses with an uppercut.
Flash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Machabeau rushes Flash and presses him up against the cage.
Machabeau just leaning against Flash, taking a breather. #BC2#
Machabeau breaks the clinch.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Machabeau counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumpin Jack Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Come on Machabeau - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flash tries to break the clinch but Machabeau is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machabeau displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flash up against the cage.
Flash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machabeau prevents it.
#BC2#
Machabeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Flash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flash lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Flash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machabeau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machabeau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machabeau! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Machabeau tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Flash is trying to control Machabeau's posture but Machabeau avoids it.
Machabeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machabeau is looking to take a break and control but Flash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flash wants to control but Machabeau postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flash tries to bench press Machabeau off him but Machabeau keeps the position.
Flash can't do much from the bottom here.
Flash is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machabeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Flash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machabeau is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Flash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machabeau, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Flash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machabeau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machabeau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flash's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Flash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machabeau defends it well.
Machabeau controlling the position well.
Machabeau felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flash tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machabeau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machabeau controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machabeau can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machabeau defends it well. #SUB#
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Flash is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Flash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Flash is trying to work for a kimura but Machabeau is defending well.
#SUB#
Flash is working for a kimura but Machabeau is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Flash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Flash wants to work for an arm triangle but Machabeau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manny Machabeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Flash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Machabeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Flash.
Machabeau gets back to full guard.
Flash tries to free his leg and advance position but Machabeau is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machabeau 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.
Jumpin Jack Flash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machabeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jumpin Jack Flash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machabeau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machabeau!
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Flash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Flash scores with a takedown into Machabeau's guard.
Machabeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flash on the ground.#SUB2#
Flash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machabeau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machabeau has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Flash working for a triangle but Machabeau defends it easily.
Flash seems keen to control Machabeau's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flash looking to control but Machabeau passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Flash actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Flash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machabeau pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash is looking for a sweep. Machabeau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Flash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machabeau pulls his head out easily.
Flash trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Flash actively working from the bottom here.
Flash felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flash wants to control but Machabeau is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flash is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Machabeau is staying active.
Machabeau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machabeau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flash trying to hold on to Machabeau's head to control him but Machabeau postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machabeau takes a swing at Flash's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Machabeau gets caught flat footed, as Flash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Flash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machabeau is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flash, into his guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Flash is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Machabeau frees his head nicely. Oh but Flash has switched to an armbar! Machabeau is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jumpin Jack Flash!
Jumpin Jack Flash decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Machabeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nothing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Machabeau closes the distance and clinches.
Machabeau is pushing Nothing up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Machabeau breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Nothing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nothing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machabeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machabeau scores with a decent looking hook.
Nothing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machabeau swivels and escapes.
Machabeau is looking for the big counter here.
Nothing walks into a stiff left hand from Machabeau.#T1#
Nothing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machabeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Here Goes Nothing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machabeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machabeau cracks Nothing with a good jab.
Nothing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Machabeau instigates a clinch.
Machabeau slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Machabeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nothing shoots for a takedown but Machabeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machabeau wants to counter the offense by Nothing and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Nothing slips a jab and a cross from Machabeau.
Nice body punch from Machabeau.
Nothing shoots in and drives through. Machabeau sprawls well.
Machabeau tries to counter with a clinch but Nothing shakes him off and moves away.
Machabeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nothing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machabeau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nothing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machabeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Machabeau jabs Nothing to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Machabeau cracks a nice hook into Nothing's ribs.#CL2#
Machabeau has closed the distance and engaged Nothing in a clinch.
Machabeau effectively controlling the action here.
Machabeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Machabeau.
Nothing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machabeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machabeau digs a right hand underneath Nothing's ribcage. Nothing let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nothing goes for a takedown attempt but Machabeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nothing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Machabeau scores with a hook.
Machabeau cracks Nothing with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machabeau scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Nothing is rocked!
Machabeau connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Nothing covering up! Machabeau comes in with a big uppercut and Nothing goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Machabeau!
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Event:
IFA 135/185
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Harrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machabeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Machabeau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harrison throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Machabeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Harrison's head coaches at Eric's Play Pen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manny Machabeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machabeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrison throws the left hand but Machabeau avoids the punch easily.
Harrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machabeau lands a really nice looking cross but Harrison seems unphased.
Machabeau slips under a jab from Harrison.
A big right from Machabeau misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Machabeau both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Machabeau forces Harrison back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machabeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machabeau walks away with a smile on his face. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Machabeau misses with a combination
and Harrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Machabeau instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Machabeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harrison taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machabeau. #TD#
Harrison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machabeau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrison trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Harrison is looking for a triangle but Machabeau pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Machabeau working some strikes from top position.
Harrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrison, not yet.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Machabeau postures up.
Machabeau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machabeau preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrison missing with a left hand there. Machabeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machabeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harrison on the side of the head. #T3#
Harrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machabeau fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Machabeau darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machabeau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machabeau is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Machabeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison is trying to break free.
Harrison wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Machabeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Machabeau drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.
#T4#
Harrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machabeau to keep the fight standing.
Machabeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machabeau smiles and moves away.
Harrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machabeau works Harrison's body with a nice hook.
Machabeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machabeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Machabeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machabeau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machabeau ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.#CL2#
Machabeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machabeau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrison.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Machabeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Machabeau.
Machabeau keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machabeau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Machabeau controls his hands.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Machabeau won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machabeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machabeau controlling the action here for a moment.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machabeau to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Machabeau blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Harrison tries to stall but Machabeau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Machabeau has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Machabeau.
Machabeau prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Machabeau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hand to the body from Harrison.
Machabeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Harrison prevents Machabeau from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machabeau.
Harrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machabeau smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Machabeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Machabeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machabeau cracks Harrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harrison misses with a looping left.
Machabeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machabeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrison.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrison misses the target.
Machabeau scores with a decent looking hook.
Machabeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Machabeau moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Machabeau managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Machabeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machabeau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machabeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Machabeau lands a shoulder strike.
Machabeau controlling the action here for a moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machabeau in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Machabeau is trying to break the clinch but Harrison is controlling him.#BC2#
Machabeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison walks into a stiff left hand from Machabeau.
Machabeau loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.#CL2#
Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Machabeau. Machabeau maintains the clinch.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machabeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Machabeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machabeau keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Machabeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machabeau has had enough of the clinch but Harrison keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Machabeau misses
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target.
Machabeau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machabeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machabeau.#CL2#
Machabeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machabeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Harrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machabeau takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Harrison is looking to counter punch.
Manny Machabeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machabeau throws a one two combo.
Harrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Harrison is rocked!
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison is looking to counter punch.
Oh Harrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrison punishes Machabeau's body with a nice straight punch.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Machabeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Machabeau has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Harrison breaks the clinch.
Machabeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Machabeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Machabeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Machabeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison throwing a counter right hand but Machabeau manages to avoid it.
Machabeau stalks Harrison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harrison's face. Harrison staggers backwards, shaken.
Machabeau throws the left hand but Harrison avoids the punch easily.
Harrison throwing a counter right hand but Machabeau manages to avoid it.
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machabeau manages to avoid it.
Machabeau throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Machabeau. Machabeau maintains the clinch.
Harrison tries to pull guard but Machabeau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harrison being controlled against the cage.
Harrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Harrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machabeau to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Machabeau breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Machabeau.
Harrison loads up on a big right hand but Machabeau slips the punch.
A jab from Machabeau misses.
Machabeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Harrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Machabeau lands a nice shot that snaps Harrison's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machabeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machabeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrison. #T3##CL2#
Machabeau gets a clinch.
Machabeau tries to break the clinch but Harrison is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Machabeau.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Machabeau.
Harrison has Machabeau pressed against the cage, preventing Machabeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machabeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison prevents Machabeau from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
Machabeau moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Machabeau stuns Harrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Machabeau clinches.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Machabeau.
Manny Machabeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machabeau tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Machabeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machabeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Harrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machabeau walks away with a smile on his face. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Machabeau. #CL2#
Machabeau clinches up against the cage.
Manny Machabeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Harrison breaks the clinch.
Machabeau lands with a straight right. Harrison didn't see that one coming.
Tully Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Machabeau gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machabeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machabeau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machabeau!
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Event:
135 Round 2/185 round 1
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Machabeau defending well as Carver loads up on a big left hand.
Machabeau moves away from the strike by Carver.
Carver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machabeau.
Machabeau throwing a counter right hand but Carver manages to avoid it.
Carver thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Machabeau clinches with his opponent.
Machabeau cracks Carver with a nice body shot.
Machabeau looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carver prevents a body shot from Machabeau.
Machabeau blocking some punches.
Machabeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machabeau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machabeau takes a shot to the head.
Carver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machabeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Machabeau.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carver struggles to land a body shot inside as Machabeau controls his hands.
A short right from Machabeau.
Carver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carver tries to throw a body punch but Machabeau avoids it by throwing Carver back against the cage. #T1#
Machabeau prevents a body shot from Carver.
Carver pushes Machabeau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machabeau is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machabeau's elbow.
Carver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carver throws a head punch that misses.
Carver struggles to land a body shot inside as Machabeau controls his hands.
Carver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machabeau blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Carver.
A shot in the inside from Carver. #T2#
Machabeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Carver controls his hands.
Carver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machabeau's elbow.
Carver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carver misses with a punch on the inside.
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machabeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machabeau prevents a body shot from Carver.
Carver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carver misses with some punches.
Carver can't find room to land a body shot as Machabeau controls the action.
Machabeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carver tries to throw a body punch but Machabeau avoids it by throwing Carver back against the cage.
Machabeau taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Machabeau.
Carver tries to throw a body punch but Machabeau avoids it by throwing Carver back against the cage. #BC#
Machabeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
The fighters circling - Carver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machabeau in his tracks.
Carver misses with an uppercut. Machabeau saw that one coming.
Carver doesn't manage to clinch there - Machabeau circles away.
Carver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carver looks to score with a jab to the body but Machabeau is just out of range.
Carver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machabeau lands a jab to the nose.
Davey Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver throws out a loose jab but Machabeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machabeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carver.
A jab lands there for Machabeau.
Carver throws a looping overhand right but Machabeau ducks down to avoid it.
Carver misses the shot to the body.
Carver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carver throws the left hand but Machabeau avoids the punch easily.
Carver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machabeau throws out the jab.
Carver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machabeau on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machabeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carver doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Carver throws a jab when Machabeau was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Machabeau misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Machabeau.
Carver throws a hook but Machabeau avoids it easily.
Machabeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.
Machabeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Carver misses with a jab to the body
and Machabeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carver throws a body shot but no joy.
Machabeau staying out of range there.
Machabeau sizes up Carver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machabeau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carver throws a lazy right hand but Machabeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carver cracks Machabeau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Machabeau misses its target.
Carver looks to throw the jab but Machabeau is out of range.
Carver is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Machabeau swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Carver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machabeau.
Machabeau lands a glancing blow to the side of Carver's head.
Machabeau blocks a jab.
Machabeau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carver manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Carver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machabeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carver.
Machabeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Carver throws a hook but Machabeau blocks it.
Machabeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machabeau connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Carver. Beautiful body shot.
Machabeau slips under a jab from Carver.
Carver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machabeau lands with a good body shot.
Carver throws a jab but it's blocked by Machabeau.
Machabeau moves away from the strike by Carver.
Machabeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Machabeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Carver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machabeau throws out the jab.
Machabeau misses with an uppercut. Carver saw that one coming.
Machabeau scores with a punch to the head.
Machabeau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carver throws an overhand right that lands on Machabeau's shoulder, as Machabeau tries to avoid the shot.
Davey Carver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machabeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Carver misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machabeau loads up on a big right hand but Carver slips the punch.
Carver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machabeau moves away.
Carver swings for the body but Machabeau moves out of range.
#T1#
A big right from Carver misses.
A big left from Carver misses.
Machabeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machabeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carver throws out the jab.
Carver misses with a wild body shot.
Machabeau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carver throws a lazy right hand but Machabeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machabeau lands with a nice body punch.
Carver moves away from the strike by Machabeau.
Carver lands the left hand.
Machabeau moves away from the strike by Carver. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carver blocks a body shot from Machabeau.
Carver lands with a left to the head.
Carver working aggressively here.
Carver misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carver.
Machabeau tries to throw a body punch but Carver avoids it by throwing Machabeau back against the cage. #T2#
Carver struggles to land a body shot inside as Machabeau controls his hands.
Machabeau is looking to control Carver's arms but Carver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machabeau has his back to the cage.
Carver blocking some punches.
Carver tries a body shot but Machabeau blocks it.
Carver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machabeau's elbow.
Carver can't find room to land a body shot as Machabeau controls the action.
Carver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machabeau blocks a body shot from Carver.
Carver struggles to land a body shot inside as Machabeau controls his hands.
Carver tries to work over Machabeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carver misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Machabeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machabeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carver momentarily.
Machabeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Carver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carver throws out a loose jab but Machabeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carver looks to land a left hand but Machabeau moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Machabeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machabeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machabeau takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Machabeau tries to clinch there but Carver circles away.
Machabeau wants to clinch.
Carver misses with an uppercut.
Carver keeps the fight on the outside.
Machabeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carver manages to avoid it.
Carver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Machabeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Machabeau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machabeau duly obliges.
Carver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machabeau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machabeau throws a body punch but Carver moves out of range.
Machabeau tries to clinch but Carver is having none of it.
Carver misses with an uppercut
and Machabeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Carver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carver looks to throw the jab but Machabeau is out of range.
Machabeau tries to counter by clinching up but Carver breaks away and moves out of range.
Machabeau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Carver misses with a jab to the body
and Carver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machabeau blocks a jab.
Carver scores with a body shot.
Machabeau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Carver is rocked!
Machabeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machabeau slips a jab from Carver.
Carver throws out a loose jab but Machabeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machabeau wants to clinch.
Carver throws a big shot that misses.
Carver loads up on a big right hand but Machabeau slips the punch.
Carver throws a lazy right hand but Machabeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carver throws a body shot but no joy.
Machabeau slips under a jab.
Carver 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.
Machabeau misses with a body shot.
Carver throws a jab but it's blocked by Machabeau.
Machabeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carver takes a swing at Machabeau's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Machabeau will probably get the nod.
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#
Carver scores with a hook to the body. Machabeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machabeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machabeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Carver is just out of range.
Machabeau slips a jab from Carver.
Carver swats away the attempt to clinch by Machabeau.
Machabeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carver scores with a jab. Machabeau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machabeau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machabeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carver.
Carver throws a hook but Machabeau avoids it easily.
Carver is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carver throws a shot to the body.
Carver looks to land a right hand but Machabeau moved out of range.
Carver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machabeau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carver.#T1#
Machabeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machabeau moves out of range as Carver strikes.
Machabeau moves away from the strike by Carver.
Machabeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machabeau ducks under a wild hook from Carver.
Machabeau misses with a straight right.
Machabeau misses with a body shot.
Carver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Machabeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machabeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machabeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Carver.
Machabeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carver.
Machabeau tries to clinch up.
Carver throws out a counter right but Machabeau avoids it with no problem.
Machabeau ducks under a wild hook from Carver.
Carver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machabeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carver swats away the attempt to clinch by Machabeau.
A big right from Carver misses.
Machabeau tries to counter by clinching up but Carver breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Carver throws a lazy uppercut
and Machabeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machabeau scores with a jab to the head.
Carver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machabeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carver.
Machabeau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carver is still on wobbly legs! Can Machabeau finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machabeau, as that shot connected.
Carver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machabeau.
Machabeau walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Carver drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Machabeau swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Carver's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machabeau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Machabeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dddddd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dddddd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machabeau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dddddd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machabeau ducks right into an uppercut from Dddddd.
Dddddd tries to clinch there but Machabeau circles away.
Machabeau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dddddd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Dddddd scores with a takedown into Machabeau's guard.
Dddddd wanted to stand there but Machabeau had control of the position.
Machabeau looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dddddd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Machabeau is looking to improve his position.
Dddddd wants to control but Machabeau is keeping him busy.
Dddddd winds up and cracks Machabeau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dddddd tries to pass to full mount but Machabeau defends it.
Machabeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dddddd wants to control but Machabeau is keeping him busy.
Machabeau wants to improve his position but Dddddd is controlling well.
Dddddd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machabeau is refusing to be controlled, as Dddddd sits in half guard.
Dddddd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machabeau's head.
Machabeau is controlling Dddddd's trapped leg to prevent Dddddd from advancing to side control.
Dddddd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dddddd working Machabeau over with strikes.
Dddddd thows a huge punch but Machabeau dodges it nicely.
Machabeau is looking for a sweep. Dddddd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machabeau is staying active underneath Dddddd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machabeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dddddd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Dddddd tries to pass to full mount but Machabeau defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Machabeau moves into the clinch.
Machabeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dddddd prevents it.
Bbbbbb Dddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machabeau.
Machabeau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dddddd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Machabeau manages to pull guard.
Dddddd wants to pass the guard but Machabeau is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Machabeau looking for subs off his back but Dddddd has passed one foot through into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machabeau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machabeau is looking to escape.#T4#
Machabeau is looking to get back to is feet but Dddddd passes into side control.
Dddddd trying to control the action but Machabeau is working from the bottom.
Machabeau is looking to regain half guard here but Dddddd keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dddddd tries to stand but Machabeau is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bbbbbb Dddddd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dddddd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dddddd tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dddddd is defended easily by Machabeau.
Dddddd tries to close the distance and clinch but Machabeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machabeau goes for a double leg but Dddddd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dddddd continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dddddd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dddddd scores with a takedown into Machabeau's guard.
Dddddd is standing up over Machabeau. Machabeau looks to escape but Dddddd dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Machabeau is not content to let Dddddd control the position.
Dddddd 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.
Dddddd is really struggling to control Machabeau but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dddddd scoring with punches from side control.
Dddddd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machabeau keeps working.
Machabeau is trying to control Dddddd's posture but Dddddd avoids it. #T2#
Machabeau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Machabeau wants to get back to his feet but Dddddd drags him back down.
Dddddd trying to control the action but Machabeau is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dddddd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dddddd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Dddddd wants to control but Machabeau is keeping him busy.
Machabeau wants to control but Dddddd postures up.
Bbbbbb Dddddd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machabeau is pushing Dddddd's head away, looking to escape. Dddddd manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Machabeau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dddddd trying to control the position but Machabeau is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machabeau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dddddd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dddddd shoots in and drives through. Machabeau sprawls well.
Machabeau tries to counter with a clinch but Dddddd shakes him off and moves away.
Dddddd dives in and grabs Machabeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machabeau pushes down on Dddddd's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bbbbbb Dddddd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dddddd misses with a two punch combination.
Machabeau shoots in looking for a takedown but Dddddd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machabeau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dddddd.
Machabeau darts in looking for a takedown but Dddddd gets double underhooks and turns Machabeau into the cage.
Dddddd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machabeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dddddd tries for a takedown but Machabeau circles away easily#CL2#
and Machabeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machabeau.
Dddddd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machabeau smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bbbbbb Dddddd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Machabeau gets caught flat footed, as Dddddd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Machabeau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dddddd defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dddddd wants to control from the top but Machabeau keeps moving.
Machabeau has his hands on Dddddd's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dddddd scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Dddddd stands up over Machabeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dddddd trying to control the position from guard on top but Machabeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machabeau pulls Dddddd in close to prevent any damage.
Dddddd trying to control the position from guard on top but Machabeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machabeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machabeau wants to improve his position but instead Dddddd has moved into half guard.
Machabeau is looking for a sweep. Dddddd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Machabeau keeping control of the position.
Machabeau won't allow Dddddd to pass to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machabeau is trying to maintain the position but Dddddd is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machabeau shoots in for a takedown but Dddddd shows good takedown defense.
Bbbbbb Dddddd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dddddd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dddddd wants it to stay on the feet.
As Machabeau tries to get set, Dddddd tries to push him back and clinch up but Machabeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Machabeau fails with the takedown#CL#
and Dddddd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bbbbbb Dddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machabeau.#TD2#
Machabeau jumps into guard, dragging Dddddd to the mat.
#T3#
Dddddd wanted to stand there but Machabeau had control of the position.
Machabeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dddddd wants to control from the top but Machabeau keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machabeau holds on and takes a little breather.
Dddddd trying to control but Machabeau is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machabeau throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dddddd drops back looking for a leg! Machabeau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machabeau manages to kick Dddddd off! Dddddd jumps back into Machabeau's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machabeau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dddddd.
Dddddd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Machabeau. No joy for Dddddd on that attempt. #CL2#
Machabeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manny Machabeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bbbbbb Dddddd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dddddd avoiding damage as Machabeau throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bbbbbb Dddddd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dddddd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bbbbbb Dddddd!
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