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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 184 p4p, 105 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 32 p4p, 23 weight class). Edwards comes to the ring accompanied by Damian Marley - Road to Zion. Machado comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Barrio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Machado throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
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!
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards connects with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machado.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Edwards as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Machado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ife Edwards dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edwards throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Machado might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Edwards has got the better of the exchanges.
Edwards swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Machado looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado 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.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Edwards lands a head shot.
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado slips under a jab.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Edwards steps away.
Edwards misses with a jab to the body
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado tries to move into range but Edwards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Edwards with a nice calf kick.
Edwards scores with a hook.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Machado lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards slips under a jab from Machado.
Edwards is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machado lands a big right hand that sends Edwards crashing to the mat! Machado stays standing though and waves Edwards back to his feet!
Edwards is rocked!
Machado throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Edwards does it's job there.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edwards with a body shot.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Edwards slips a jab from Machado.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Edwards misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Machado throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edwards is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Machado misses.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ife Edwards did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Edwards.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edwards throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Wanderson Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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