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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madness Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichols comes to the cage accompanied by I'm So Hood. Madness Machine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Madness Machine!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nichols has Machine pulled in close to control his posture.
Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Machine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machine distracts Nichols with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nichols managing to control the position.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nichols might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nichols avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nichols wants to stand up but Machine is controlling him.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Elijah Nichols has been cut.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Machine tries for a takedown but Nichols sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machine throws out a powerful jab.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nichols as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nichols works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madness Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Nichols's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Nichols.
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Nichols has wrist control.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nichols works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nichols sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machine somewhat.
Elijah Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madness Machine.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Nichols sprawls well. He's pushed Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nichols sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nichols defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
Nichols could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nichols did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Nichols keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machine throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nichols is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madness Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elijah Nichols's cut.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nichols gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine distracts Nichols with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machine controls the pace.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machine is in close to Nichols's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Nichols looking for a sweep. Not yet Nichols, not yet.
Machine cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.
Machine stands up over Nichols, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four 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.
Machine cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.
Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Elijah Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madness Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madness Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madness Machine!
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