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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 2296 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Robert Robertsson (ranked 310 p4p, 279 weight class). Machado's entrance music is Latin Thugs. A fine choice. Robert Robertsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Robertsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Robertsson avoids it.
Robertsson avoids the head kick by Machado.
Robertsson tries to clinch up
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Robertsson.
Robertsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robertsson has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Robertsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
Robertsson wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Robertsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robertsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Robertsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Robertsson is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
Robertsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Robertsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado controlling the position for now.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Robertsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertsson.
Machado wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is pressing down on Robertsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado controlling the position.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Machado has his hands on Robertsson's head, controlling the position.
Machado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Machado 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.
Robertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robertsson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Robertsson persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertsson is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Robertsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertsson trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertsson is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado keeps Robertsson under control for a moment.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertsson defends it well.
Machado is pressing down on Robertsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertsson is holding on for now.
Robertsson tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Robertsson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado tries to pass to full mount but Robertsson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robertsson wants to get back to full guard.
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robertsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Robertsson controlling Machado's posture.
Robert Robertsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado pushing down on Robertsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertsson tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado is keen to just control but Robertsson is a slippery customer.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado wants to control but Robertsson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertsson is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Machado wants to control but Robertsson is keeping him busy.
Robertsson is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Robertsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robertsson to the mat! Robertsson manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Robertsson is keeping the position.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robertsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robertsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robertsson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Robertsson wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertsson is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Robertsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robertsson.
Robertsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Machado connects with a leg kick.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Robertsson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Robertsson's head and hops out.
Robertsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertsson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Robertsson is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Robertsson has Machado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Robertsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Machado tumbling to the mat - Robertsson dives into Machado's guard.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertsson controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado wants to hit a sweep here but Robertsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Machado tries to reverse the position but Robertsson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
Robertsson is looking to stall here but Machado recovers full guard.
Machado looking to control.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertsson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado has gone for a leg lock! Robertsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machado's guard.
Machado trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Robertsson.
I think Robertsson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Robertsson!
Robert Robertsson 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.
Xander Machado was interviewed post fight and said 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.
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