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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang . Zegan has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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162 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Zegan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Zegan, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Zegan against the cage but Zegan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zegan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machine on the side of the head.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zegan misses the shot to the body.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zegan as he avoids it easily.
Zegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zegan avoids it really well and circles away.
Zegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zegan lands a nice looking body shot.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Zegan.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zegan tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maciej Zegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zegan wants it to stay on the feet.
Zegan connects with a body shot.
Zegan tries to clinch up.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machine showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zegan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zegan.
Zegan wants to stand up but Machine is controlling him.
Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zegan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zegan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zegan!
Machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zegan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zegan sprawls well. Zegan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Machine finds it's way through Zegan's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Zegan sprawls well. He's pushed Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zegan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zegan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Machine asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zegan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Zegan is defending well.
Zegan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zegan wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Zegan defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zegan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zegan is looking to escape.
Machine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zegan is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Zegan is trying to stand back up but Machine is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cardio Machine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zegan defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Zegan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Zegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zegan wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Zegan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machine rather than just go for the knockout.
Zegan is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zegan swivels and escapes.
Maciej Zegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zegan rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.
Zegan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machine's defenses.
Zegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardio Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zegan moves into the clinch.
Zegan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zegan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machine wants to take the fight to the mat but Zegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zegan stops a takedown attempt from Machine.
Zegan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zegan after a bit of a struggle.
Zegan is stalling here.
Machine is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Zegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zegan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zegan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machine's face.
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Zegan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zegan connects with a body shot.
Zegan lands a jab-cross combination.
Zegan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machine under the eye.
Zegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zegan.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zegan darts in trying to clinch
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machine working some strikes from top position.
Zegan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Zegan's brow.
Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zegan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
Zegan wants to stand and escape but instead Machine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zegan managing to control the position.
Machine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zegan wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine passes Zegan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zegan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zegan striking off his back but it's not causing Machine any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Machine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zegan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zegan has escaped and now he's on top!
Machine pushes Zegan off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maciej Zegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Machine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zegan on his heels. He'll look to pass Zegan's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zegan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zegan wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zegan has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zegan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machine is controlling him.
Machine stands up over Zegan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machine cracks Zegan with a solid left hand.
Machine is working Zegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zegan is controlling Machine's posture.
Cardio Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zegan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machine drives through with a takedown into Zegan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Zegan's brow.
Zegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zegan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Machine is in close to Zegan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Zegan wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zegan dives on top into guard.
Machine pushes Zegan off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Zegan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zegan dives on top into guard.
Zegan wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zegan wants to stand and escape but instead Machine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machine is pushing down on Zegan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zegan is fighting to maintain full guard but Machine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zegan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Zegan is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardio Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cardio Machine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cardio Machine thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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