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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 233 p4p, 130 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 27 p4p, 15 weight class). Adam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dona Eis Requiem. Machado has chosen El Barrio as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Adam slips a straight right by Machado.
A big left from Adam misses.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado with the inside leg kick.
Adam dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Machado.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Adam.
Adam defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Adam's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Adam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Adam works Machado's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Adam lands.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Machado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Adam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam moves out of range of the body kick from Machado.
Adam moves out of range of the body kick from Machado.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Adam scores with a nice strike.
Adam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Adam on that attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Machado misses.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machado!
Machado blocks a jab.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam slips under a jab from Machado.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machado.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adam blocks the body kick.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Machado cracks Adam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Adam checks it.
Adam moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adam wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado throws a front kick that sends Adam stumbling back into the cage.
Adam moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Adam scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Adam down.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Adam on that attempt.
Adam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado looks for the body kick but Adam saw that one coming.
Adam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adam's head.
Adam slips under a jab from Machado.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adam lands with an overhand left.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
Adam checks a leg kick.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado moves away from the strike by Adam.
Machado misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adam lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Adam's head back.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machado's legs.
Machado tries to buck Adam off but Adam is having none of it.
Adam wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado prevents Adam from moving into mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Adam tries to advance to mount but Machado denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado thuds his right hand into Adam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Machado tries a low kick but Adam avoids it.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado avoids the body shot from Adam.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Adam on that attempt.
Machado sizes up Adam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adam momentarily.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Adam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adam seems to be looking for submissions.
Adam is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adam wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado with a jab.
Adam moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adam. That did some damage!
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adam's head backwards.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Machado misses.
Adam scores with a decent looking hook.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Adam takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Machado lands with a cross.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
Adam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machado is avoiding damage well.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Adam tries for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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