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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Machino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Machino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches up with Machino, looking for a takedown. Montgomery pushes Machino against the cage but Machino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to avoid it but Machino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montgomery to the ground. Montgomery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machino misses with a takedown attempt - Montgomery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Machino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Machino does no damage.
Montgomery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Montgomery showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machino is staying active underneath Montgomery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montgomery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montgomery's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to escape but Machino has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Machino throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Machino misses with a punch to the head.
Machino is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Montgomery defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Montgomery trying to control the hands but Machino breaks the grip.
Montgomery is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Montgomery trying to control the action but Machino just sinks the hooks in.
Machino is trying to stick to Montgomery's back but Montgomery is turning into Machino. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machino's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Montgomery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machino's guard.
Montgomery prevents Machino from standing back up.
Montgomery seems to be looking for submissions.
Machino actively working from the bottom here.
Machino is breathing heavily.
Montgomery is keen to just control but Machino is a slippery customer.
Machino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Machino is looking for a sweep. Montgomery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machino missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is looking to take a break and control but Machino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machino is trying to stand.
Montgomery is working for a submission of some sort.
Montgomery tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machino controls his leg.
Machino pushes Montgomery off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machino throws a combination. Montgomery tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machino shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.
Machino shoots in but Montgomery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Machino moves away
and Machino counters by clinching up.
Montgomery is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machino smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machino shoots in for a double leg but Montgomery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Machino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machino as he avoids it easily.
Montgomery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machino connects with a single shot there.
Montgomery shoots in but Machino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tommy Machino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Montgomery.
Machino dives in and grabs Montgomery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montgomery pushes down on Machino's head and hops out.
Machino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machino closes the distance and clinches.
Machino decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machino is looking to stand up but Montgomery isn't so interested in that idea.
Montgomery pushing down on Machino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machino trying to control but Montgomery postures up.
Machino kicks off Montgomery and gets to his feet.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machino but Machino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machino scores with a one two! Montgomery had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machino throws a one two combo.
Tommy Machino is winning the standup battle so far.
Machino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montgomery as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Machino as Montgomery shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Montgomery. No joy for Machino on that attempt.
Machino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to avoid it but Machino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montgomery to the ground. Montgomery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montgomery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Machino to the ground. Montgomery is now in Machino's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machino is trying to control the position but Montgomery postures up.
Machino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montgomery has passed into half guard!
Steven Montgomery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Machino is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machino is looking to escape.
Machino is looking to control Montgomery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machino avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Montgomery lands a nice short elbow.
Montgomery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machino defending well though.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Machino is working away.
Machino tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg.
Machino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machino is staying active underneath Montgomery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Montgomery decides to stand up.
Machino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown attempt from Machino. Machino gets slowly back to his feet.
Machino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machino misses with a takedown attempt - Montgomery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Machino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Machino. No joy for Montgomery on that attempt.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Machino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machino keeps the fight on the outside.
Machino shoots in but no luck this time.
Machino fails with a takedown attempt.
Machino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Machino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machino swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
Montgomery throws the kick towards the body but Machino avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machino throws a right hand that Montgomery ducks under and follows up with a left that Montgomery also avoids with ease.
Machino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montgomery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches up with Machino, looking for a takedown. Montgomery pushes Machino against the cage but Machino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montgomery shoots in but Machino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montgomery but Montgomery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Machino scores with a four punch combination!
Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Machino has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is trying to break the clinch but Machino is controlling him.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Machino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machino can't break the clinch.
Montgomery keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machino's efforts to push away.
Machino tries to score a body lock takedown but Montgomery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Montgomery is trying to drag Machino to the mat but Machino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machino wants to get back to striking at distance but Montgomery won't allow it.
Machino can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montgomery trying to land knees to the body.
Montgomery prevents Machino from breaking the clinch.
Machino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machino throws a combination that misses
and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machino has one foot on Montgomery's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Montgomery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machino tries to avoid it but Montgomery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machino to the ground. Machino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machino throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Machino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machino shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machino clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machino lands with a left to the head.
Machino tries for a takedown but Montgomery manages to get underhooks.
Machino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machino just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machino.
Machino digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
Machino is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steven Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Machino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montgomery successfully pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Machino.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Machino!
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energy
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hype
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