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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between hoakim machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shemper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, hoakim machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shemper!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by machine!
A combination from machine does no damage.
machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machine throws a series of punches but Shemper avoids them all with ease.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shemper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shemper moves into the clinch.
machine stops a takedown attempt from Shemper.
Shemper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shemper goes for a takedown attempt but machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shemper.
machine is trying to buck Shemper off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemper is looking to take a break and control but machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shemper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
machine is pushing Shemper's head away, looking to escape. Shemper manages to hold on to the position though.
Shemper wants to control but machine is keeping him busy.
machine is pushing Shemper's head away, looking to escape. Shemper manages to hold on to the position though.
Shemper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shemper looks gassed!
machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shemper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shemper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but machine is avoiding damage well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
machine throws a right hand that Shemper ducks under and follows up with a left that Shemper also avoids with ease.
machine misses with a few strikes there.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Shemper shoots for a double leg takedown but machine sprawls well. He's pushed Shemper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
hoakim machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
machine misses with the combination.
Shemper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Shemper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
machine wants to get back to his feet.
machine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if machine tries to get out of the position.
Shemper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, machine has escaped the position, nice work there.
machine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shemper has just dragged him back down to the mat.
machine throws Shemper to one side and escapes!
machine misses with a low kick as Shemper jumps back.
Some wild striking there from machine.
machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from machine misses.
machine throws a nice looking combination but Shemper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shemper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shemper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
machine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shemper on the ground.
Shemper has hold of machine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and machine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
machine tries to buck Shemper off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Shemper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
machine misses with the combination.
Shemper shoots in looking for a takedown. machine tries to sprawl out of it but Shemper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machine misses with a few strikes there.
Shemper avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from machine misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
machine fails to land with a series of punches.
machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shemper slips a jab and a cross from machine.
hoakim machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
hoakim machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemper dodges the punch combination from machine.
Shemper has a takedown stuffed.
Shemper is breathing heavily.
Shemper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shemper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. machine tries to avoid it but Shemper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag machine to the ground. machine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
hoakim machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
Shemper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but machine swivels and escapes.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machine works over Shemper's head and body with a nice combination.
Shemper slips a jab and a cross from machine.
machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shemper.
hoakim machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shemper shoots in but machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
machine throws a nice looking combination but Shemper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shemper closes the distance and clinches up with machine, looking for a takedown. Shemper pushes machine against the cage but machine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
machine scores with a one two! Shemper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from machine does no damage.
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
machine throws a series of strikes that have Shemper backpedaling.
machine misses with the combination.
machine works over Shemper's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from machine does no damage.
machine fails to land with a series of punches.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shemper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shemper slips a jab and a cross from machine.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hoakim machine dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shemper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. machine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shemper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shemper is controlling him well.
Shemper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shemper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but machine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
machine is trying to buck Shemper off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemper misses with the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
machine misses with a double jab.
Shemper fails with a takedown attempt.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
machine misses with a double jab.
machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
machine throws a nice looking combination but Shemper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
machine throws a nice looking combination but Shemper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
machine lands with a nice combination. Shemper backs away looking to recover.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shemper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in machine's guard.
machine is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
machine pushes Shemper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shemper keeps control of machine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
machine breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from machine.
Shemper moves into range and clinches up with machine.
Shemper stalling in the clinch but machine improves position.
machine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Shemper has double underhooks.
machine is trying to break the clinch but Shemper has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
machine gets underhooks to prevent Shemper's takedown attempt.
hoakim machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
machine has hold of one of Shemper's legs. Shemper is fighting the takedown attempt but machine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
machine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shemper misses with a takedown attempt - machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
machine looks to land a combination but Shemper avoids it well.
machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
machine throws a series of punches but Shemper avoids them all with ease.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shemper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shemper.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Shemper shoots for a takedown but machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shemper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from machine.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machine throws a right and a left that Shemper avoids nicely.
machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but hoakim machine did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shemper shoots for a double leg takedown but machine sprawls well. He's pushed Shemper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from machine.
Some wild striking there from machine.
Shemper shoots in but machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
machine misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machine misses with a double jab.
Shemper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with machine but machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
hoakim machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
Shemper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
machine throws a right and a left that Shemper avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from machine.
No luck for Shemper with that takedown attempt.
machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
machine misses with a double jab.
Shemper avoids a punch combination nicely.
machine throws a series of punches but Shemper avoids them all with ease.
machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shemper shoots for a double leg takedown but machine sprawls well. He's pushed Shemper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shemper shoots in for a double leg but machine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
machine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
machine throws a nice looking combination but Shemper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
machine misses with the combination.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shemper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from machine.
Shemper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from machine.
Nice sprawl there from machine as Shemper shoots in.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machine throws a series of punches but Shemper avoids them all with ease.
machine tries to bum rush Shemper with a series of wild strikes but Shemper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
machine throws a right hand that Shemper ducks under and follows up with a left that Shemper also avoids with ease.
Shemper has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from machine misses.
machine misses with a two punch combination.
machine throws a series of punches but Shemper avoids them all with ease.
machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
machine throws a series of punches but Shemper moves out of range.
Shemper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
machine misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from machine.
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machine is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from machine misses.
Shemper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shemper misses with a takedown attempt - machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shemper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shemper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hoakim machine had his way with Steve Shemper in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from machine.
Shemper closes this distance looking for a takedown but machine circles away.
machine tries to bum rush Shemper with a series of wild strikes but Shemper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machine tries to bum rush Shemper with a series of wild strikes but Shemper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shemper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with machine but machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shemper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? machine is fending him off so far but Shemper persists. Nope, machine circles away and we're back to standing.
hoakim machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shemper.
Shemper is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
machine throws a right hand that Shemper ducks under and follows up with a left that Shemper also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
machine looks to land a combination. Shemper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shemper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
machine scores with a three punch combo!
machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
machine lands a two punch combo.
Shemper slips a jab and a cross from machine.
machine tries to bum rush Shemper with a series of wild strikes but Shemper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from machine misses.
machine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shemper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from machine.
Some wild striking there from machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machine misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from machine.
Shemper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
machine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Shemper dodges the punch combination from machine.
Some wild striking there from machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Shemper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. machine tries to avoid it but Shemper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag machine to the ground. machine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
machine misses with a double jab.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shemper.
machine misses with a wild combination.
Shemper looks for a takedown but machine sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shemper slips a jab and a cross from machine.
machine misses with a series of wild punches.
machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
machine swinging wilding here.
machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve Shemper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shemper slips a jab and a cross from machine.
machine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
hoakim machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shemper slips a jab and a cross from machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
hoakim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hoakim machine!
hoakim machine retains his lightweight title!
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RATING
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