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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Machida looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius The Killer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
The Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Killer fails with the takedown.
Kenny Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius The Killer.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by The Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Killer.
The Killer fails with the takedown.
Vinicius The Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Killer shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Killer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for The Killer with that takedown attempt.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Killer.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Killer is defended easily by Machida.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machida showed some decent athleticism there.
Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Killer defends it well.
The Killer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from The Killer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Killer 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.
Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Killer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Killer has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Killer passes into half guard.
Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Killer works his way into side control.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Machida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by The Killer.
The Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Killer won't be happy with that.
Machida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Killer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but The Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura but The Killer is defending well.
The Killer is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Killer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machida, into his guard.
Machida working for a triangle but The Killer defends it easily.
The Killer tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
Machida has his foot on The Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Killer is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Killer lands a couple of elbows.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida working for a triangle but The Killer defends it easily.
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Killer defends well.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenny Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Killer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Killer.
The Killer is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
The Killer lands a couple of digs.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but The Killer defends easily.
The Killer lands a couple of elbows.
The Killer lands a couple of elbows.
Machida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Killer escapes and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida tries to bench press The Killer off him but The Killer keeps the position.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
The Killer scoring with punches from side control.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
The Killer working the head with strikes.
Machida is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Killer is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Machida dominated that second round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Killer misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control.
The Killer is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.
Machida is trying to get an arm triangle but The Killer is defending well.
Machida tries for a kimura but The Killer is defending well.
The Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Machida remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Killer sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Killer tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Machida is looking for a kimura here.
The Killer wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura but The Killer is defending well.
Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Killer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but The Killer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida wants to free his trapped foot but The Killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Killer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machida.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Killer is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can The Killer defend it? Machida steps over the head and cranks it - The Killer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Machida!
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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
RATING
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