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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3672 p4p, 4152 weight class) and Sargeant Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin's entrance music is Pandora's Music Box. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm 36 150 10 - 13 - 0 |
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174 cm 27 159 9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Solid boxing Good chin |
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Good wrestler Lethal high kicks Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Machin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sargeant Cobra! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Machin looks for a takedown but Cobra sprawls well. Machin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Machin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cobra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machin. No luck for Machin with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Machin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Machin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cobra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machin at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machin gets the takedown into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobra stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Machin trying to control the position but Cobra is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Machin swings around for an armbar but Cobra sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machin's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cobra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cobra controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cobra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cobra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machin trying to control the position.
Cobra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cobra drops back looking for a leg! Machin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machin manages to kick Cobra off! Cobra jumps back into Machin's guard. Cobra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cobra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Machin pulls Cobra in close to prevent any damage. Cobra postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cobra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cobra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cobra scores with a head kick.
Machin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobra is fending him off so far but Machin persists. Nope, Cobra circles away and we're back to standing. Cobra tries to counter by closing the distance. Cobra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machin. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Cobra. Machin sets himself, and Cobra steps forward looking for the clinch! Machin avoids it this time. Cobra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cobra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. An inside leg kick lands from Cobra. Machin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobra as he jumps to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sargeant Cobra dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Machin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Machin takes one to the chin there. Machin fails with a takedown attempt. Cobra clinches up with Machin and pushes him back against the cage. Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle. Machin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A nice left hand lands by Cobra.
Machin blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cobra scores with a nice hook to the head. Cobra lands a right hand. Cobra scores with a shot to the side of Machin's head.
Machin is rocked! Cobra lands a shoulder strike. Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Machin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobra misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin. Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cobra misses with a hook from the clinch. Machin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobra pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cobra misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin. Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Machin blocking some punches.
Machin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land. Cobra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land. Cobra misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cobra working aggressively here.
Cobra has a couple of punches blocked by Machin.
Cobra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cobra misses with some punches.
Cobra misses with some punches.
Cobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cobra swings wildly with an uppercut but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobra lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Machin to his knees! Cobra keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sargeant Cobra! A victorious Sargeant Cobra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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