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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niltinho Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TERRE EL UNICO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). EL UNICO has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niltinho Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TERRE EL UNICO!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado scores a takedown into full mount!
EL UNICO looks gassed!
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Machado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down EL UNICO for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Niltinho Machado just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for EL UNICO!
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EL UNICO should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Machado avoids the attempt from EL UNICO to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Niltinho Machado just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machado tries to clinch up but EL UNICO circles away and keeps his distance.
EL UNICO shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than EL UNICO was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Machado really wants to buck EL UNICO off and get back to his feet.
Machado blocking the ground and pound.
Machado bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niltinho Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machado trying to control but EL UNICO is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Niltinho Machado just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.
Machado gets to his feet - EL UNICO follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but EL UNICO pushes him off.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machado.
EL UNICO is being controlled here.
Machado decides to stand back up. Machado steps back and let's EL UNICO get back to his feet.
Niltinho Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and EL UNICO counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but EL UNICO is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and EL UNICO counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for EL UNICO!
Machado controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niltinho Machado dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machado forces EL UNICO back against the cage and clinches.
Machado jumps guard but EL UNICO stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado decides to pull guard.
Machado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Machado pulls guard effortlessly.
Machado pushes EL UNICO off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but EL UNICO swats him away and circles back towards the center.
EL UNICO moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado clinches but EL UNICO breaks the clinch
and EL UNICO decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
EL UNICO is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Machado jumps guard but EL UNICO stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niltinho Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado has EL UNICO pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machado pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending EL UNICO tumbling to the mat - Machado dives into EL UNICO's guard.
Machado gets to his feet - EL UNICO follows without any prompting.
Machado scores with a takedown into EL UNICO's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machado wants to stand and escape but instead EL UNICO has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machado looking to control.
Machado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and EL UNICO counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.
Machado has his feet on EL UNICO's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but EL UNICO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
EL UNICO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado decides to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
EL UNICO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. EL UNICO just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning EL UNICO up against the cage.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Machado kicks EL UNICO off and gets to his feet.
TERRE EL UNICO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and EL UNICO counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
EL UNICO misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado is looking to clinch but EL UNICO is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niltinho Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niltinho Machado!
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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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RATING
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