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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigan Machado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Reed misses.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Reed controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Reed trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is pushing down on Reed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reed is fighting to maintain full guard but Machado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machado tries to pass to full mount but Reed defends it.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed throws a strike from the bottom but Machado passes into side control!
Reed tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Machado tries to move to mount but Reed blocks the move with his legs.
That's two 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.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machado 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Reed missing with punches from the bottom.
Machado prevents Reed from improving his position.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is holding on to half guard well.
Machado is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Reed trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Machado manages to pass to mount!
Reed tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
Reed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machado wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely.
Machado is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Reed wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado 's half guard.
Reed with the ground and pound but Machado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado , not yet.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machado goes for an armbar but Reed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed passes into half guard.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reed throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Reed looks to land a strike but Machado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reed's guard! Nice work there by Machado !
Reed punching to the body, from the bottom.
Reed tries to strike from the bottom.
Reed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machado !
Reed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machado and Reed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reed tries for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed swings around for an armbar but Machado sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reed's guard.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Reed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reed is staying active underneath Machado , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machado is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Reed 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 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 wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed striking off his back but it's not causing Machado any problems.
Machado passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Reed wants to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
Machado moves to take his opponent's back.
Machado is persistently looking for the submission but Reed is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rigan Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reed dives in and grabs Machado 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Reed's head and hops out.
Machado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado gets caught napping as Reed dives in and scores a takedown. Machado manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rigan Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Machado is hanging on to Reed's back as he tries to escape.
Reed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Machado .
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed turns into Machado and is now in his guard.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machado controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado controlling the position.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed forces his way into half guard.
Machado keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Machado 's hands, connecting with Machado 's forehead.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machado is trying to stand up here but Reed is controlling him well.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado 's head.
Reed wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Suge Night scores the fight for Rigan Machado !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rigan Machado !
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rigan Machado !
Rigan Machado wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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