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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 1127 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 114 p4p, 104 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machado wants to clinch up but Andary keeps it at a distance.
Andary is looking to counter punch.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Andary.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado misses with the combination.
Andary takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Machado misses
and Andary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Machado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch up but Andary circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Andary misses the target.
Andary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Andary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado misses with a combination
and Andary counters with a solid body kick.
Andary lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Machado has managed to clinch.
Andary lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Andary avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Andary is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andary prevents a body shot from Machado.
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Andary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Andary misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Andary.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andary up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andary pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andary jumps guard but Machado stands there with Andary around his waist. Andary gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado working aggressively here.
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Machado lands a front kick.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Andary moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Andary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Andary moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andary avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Andary.
Andary checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andary throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
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.
Andary checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andary tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andary checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Andary's shoulder, as Andary tries to avoid the shot.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado gets a clinch.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado pushes Andary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado 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.
Andary is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary manages to break the clinch.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Andary fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Machado is looking for the big counter here.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Andary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary blocks a head kick by Machado.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Andary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wanderson Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andary checks a leg kick.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
Andary misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Andary.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Andary steps away.
That kick from Machado tenderised Andary's leg. Andary is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado tries to bum rush Andary with a series of wild strikes but Andary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Machado takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andary.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Andary blocks the low kick.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Andary moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Andary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Andary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machado lands a jab to Andary's midsection.
Machado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary checks the leg kick.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado scores with a nice head shot.
Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado tries to clinch but Andary is having none of it.
Machado thumps Andary with a low kick.
Andary walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Andary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andary momentarily.
Andary checks a leg kick.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andary moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Machado defending well as Andary loads up on a big left hand.
Machado clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Andary.
Andary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Machado.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andary moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andary throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Machado backing up. Machado nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Andary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Andary checks it.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andary, pushing him back against the cage.
Andary scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Machado looks to move away, Andary throws a big counter combo but Machado just gets out of the way.
Andary throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machado!
Andary misses with a looping left.
Machado throws out a counter right but Andary avoids it with no problem.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
Machado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado digs a good hook to Andary's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andary takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andary looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Machado throws a series of punches but Andary moves out of range.
Machado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andary connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Machado.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Andary avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andary.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Andary's front leg but catches the back leg as Andary tries to avoid it.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado thuds his right hand into Andary's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wanderson Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Andary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Andary throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to chop away at Andary's legs.
Andary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Andary sprawls well.
Machado avoids the head kick by Andary.
A big left from Andary misses.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Andary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machado 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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RATING
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