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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damarcus Musasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musasi comes to the cage accompanied by Daft punk - Make love. Rigan Machado has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Damarcus Musasi's chin.
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235 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damarcus Musasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musasi throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Musasi's waist but Musasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machado showed some decent athleticism there.
Musasi is in trouble now - Machado has advanced to mount!
Machado wants to control the pace but Musasi is squirming around nicely.
Musasi wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado looking for a guillotine from mount but Musasi is having none of it.
Musasi is controlling an arm, preventing Machado from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking to control but Musasi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Musasi frees his head quite easily.
Machado prevents Musasi from getting the reversal.
Musasi is squirming around, avoiding Machado 's attempts to control the action.
Machado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Musasi is on top in guard.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Musasi looking to pass the guard.
Machado is trying to control the position but Musasi postures up.
Musasi trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado wants to sweep here but Musasi controlling him for the moment.
Musasi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Musasi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musasi tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
Musasi is squirming around, avoiding Machado 's attempts to control the action.
Machado thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Machado wants to control the pace but Musasi is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Musasi is surviving well by controlling Machado 's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Musasi looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Machado there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machado looking to ground and pound but Musasi is blocking nicely.
Musasi is trying desperately to improve position.
Machado is trying to control here but Musasi has managed to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musasi is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Musasi actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Musasi avoids the body shot from Machado .
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Musasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Musasi misses with a looping right.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Damarcus Musasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigan Machado .
Machado shoots for a takedown but Musasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musasi throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Musasi sprawls well. He's pushed Machado 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Musasi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigan Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Musasi sprawls well.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado moves forwards but Musasi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musasi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado .
Musasi scores with a hook.
Musasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Damarcus Musasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Machado misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Musasi finds it's target.
Musasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Musasi.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Musasi pushes him off.
A combination from Musasi does no damage.
Machado slips a straight right by Musasi.
Machado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musasi.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musasi misses with a straight left.
Musasi throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Musasi was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Musasi's legs - danger averted.
Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Musasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Musasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musasi drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Musasi off! Musasi jumps back into Machado 's guard.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damarcus Musasi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Musasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Musasi tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Musasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Musasi throws a hook to the side of Machado 's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musasi throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Musasi.
Musasi lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado 's hand.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machado showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musasi keeps working.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Musasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Musasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Musasi wants to get back to full guard.
Machado works his way into side control.
Musasi is not content to let Machado control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Musasi is looking for a sweep.
Machado moves into full mount!
Musasi is trying to escape the mount.
Musasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position here.
Musasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado is trying to keep Musasi in close.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Musasi!
Machado trying to control but Musasi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Musasi is looking to get to half guard.
Machado wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Musasi is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musasi regains half guard.
Musasi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rigan Machado .
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rigan Machado !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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