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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay comes into the arena with Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a right hand that Tuliegbay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuliegbay also avoids with ease.
Machado throws a hook but Tuliegbay blocks it.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Tuliegbay's head but Tuliegbay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado jabs Tuliegbay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tuliegbay swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Tuliegbay moves away from the strike by Machado.
Tuliegbay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tuliegbay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado cracks Tuliegbay with an uppercut from hell and Tuliegbay crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Machado's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Tuliegbay is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuliegbay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Tuliegbay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado stays in close to Tuliegbay's body and controls the position.
Tuliegbay looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuliegbay, not yet.
Machado distracts Tuliegbay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machado trying to control but Tuliegbay is working from the bottom.
Tuliegbay seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuliegbay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado won't allow Tuliegbay to sweep him here.
Machado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuliegbay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Tuliegbay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
Machado controlling from the top position.
Tuliegbay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuliegbay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuliegbay has momentary wrist control but Machado slips an elbow through the middle.
Machado pushes down on Tuliegbay's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machado lands a nice short elbow.
Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuliegbay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Tuliegbay is working away.
Machado throwing shots but Tuliegbay is blocking nicely.
Tuliegbay wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machado prevents Tuliegbay from improving his position.
Machado is keen to just control but Tuliegbay is a slippery customer.
Tuliegbay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado thows a huge punch but Tuliegbay dodges it nicely.
Tuliegbay wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machado.
Tuliegbay trying to control here.
Machado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tuliegbay's head.
Machado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tuliegbay sees it coming and defends easily.
Tuliegbay trying to hold on to Machado's head to control him but Machado postures up.
Tuliegbay taking some punishment here, with Machado in his half guard.
Tuliegbay trying to hold on to Machado's head to control him but Machado postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado wants to control but Tuliegbay is keeping him busy.
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Tuliegbay defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machado rushes Tuliegbay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tuliegbay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Tuliegbay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuliegbay prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado effectively controlling the action here.
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
Machado drops Tuliegbay with a right and a left! Machado comes rushing in but Tuliegbay regains his composure and manages to keep Machado in guard.
Manny Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuliegbay looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuliegbay, not yet.
Tuliegbay is trying to control the position but Machado postures up.
Machado won't allow Tuliegbay to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nursultan Tuliegbay just wasn't active enough.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuliegbay shoots and misses
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuliegbay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tuliegbay wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuliegbay is working away from the top position though.
Tuliegbay wants to pass to mount but Machado is defending the position.
Machado throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Tuliegbay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuliegbay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado trying to control but Tuliegbay postures up.
Machado won't allow Tuliegbay to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado with a nice cross.
Tuliegbay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuliegbay.
Tuliegbay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tuliegbay is in Machado's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado keeping full guard, as Tuliegbay tries to pass.
Machado wants to improve his position but instead Tuliegbay has moved into half guard.
Tuliegbay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tuliegbay trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay stalling away here and it's allowed Machado to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado wobbles Tuliegbay with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Machado dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tuliegbay to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Machado!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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