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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blink Deathgrip acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rigan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado drives through with a takedown into Deathgrip's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Deathgrip keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado is fighting to break Deathgrip's control of his arms but Deathgrip is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deathgrip lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machado!
Deathgrip with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Deathgrip looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deathgrip with a couple of short strikes.
Deathgrip tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip punching from mount but Machado doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machado is desperately trying to improve his position but Deathgrip has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado has given up his back. Will we see Deathgrip going for some submissions?
Machado tries to escape the position.
Machado trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Deathgrip is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machado knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machado for a finish.
Machado wants to control his opponent's hands but Deathgrip gets his hands free.
Deathgrip patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Deathgrip is not going to allow Machado to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado tries to break free.
Deathgrip is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Machado is defending well though. Deathgrip let's go of the attempt for now.
Deathgrip has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathgrip looking to break Machado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deathgrip will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Deathgrip not allowing Machado to control his hands.
Deathgrip has got his arm under Machado's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Machado has spun round into Deathgrip's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Deathgrip working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado is nestled in close to Deathgrip, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathgrip is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deathgrip avoid being mounted?
Deathgrip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deathgrip looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado landing with the ground and pound.
Machado won't allow Deathgrip to sweep him here.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Deathgrip has wrist control.
Deathgrip controlling Machado's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deathgrip manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Deathgrip gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blink Deathgrip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deathgrip shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
Deathgrip tries for a takedown but Machado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deathgrip throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deathgrip off to one side.
Rigan Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Deathgrip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machado circles away.
Deathgrip looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Deathgrip misses with a straight left.
Deathgrip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deathgrip manages to avoid it.
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blink Deathgrip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deathgrip shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Deathgrip shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Deathgrip scores with a decent looking hook.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deathgrip avoids it really well and circles away.
Deathgrip doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Deathgrip was not able to check.
Deathgrip is breathing heavily.
Deathgrip has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Blink Deathgrip has been cut.
Machado slips a straight right by Deathgrip.
Deathgrip shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Deathgrip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado gets caught napping as Deathgrip dives in and scores a takedown. Machado manages to retain guard.
Machado trying to control the position here.
Deathgrip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deathgrip defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado controls Deathgrip momentarily but Deathgrip frees himself.
Deathgrip trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado has an active guard here but Deathgrip has managed to pass into half guard.
Machado taking some punishment here, with Deathgrip in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathgrip pulls his head out easily.
Deathgrip is stalling here. Machado is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deathgrip seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machado has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Machado misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Deathgrip gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deathgrip is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deathgrip is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.
Deathgrip blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deathgrip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deathgrip manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado distracts Deathgrip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deathgrip pushes Machado off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Deathgrip throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Deathgrip only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado tries to move into range but Deathgrip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deathgrip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blink Deathgrip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blink Deathgrip's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deathgrip fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Deathgrip.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt.
Deathgrip misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Deathgrip shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigan Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Deathgrip does no damage.
Deathgrip throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deathgrip.
A low kick from Machado misses
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deathgrip throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Deathgrip only half commits.
Deathgrip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deathgrip.
A nice combination there by Machado.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Deathgrip is rocked!
Deathgrip tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a crisp right that sends Deathgrip to the canvas! Machado follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigan Machado!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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