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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrici Gorfal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Machado had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabrici Gorfal!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorfal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorfal wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Machado is looking for a counter combo.
Gorfal tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorfal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
A punch combination from Machado misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorfal misses with a takedown attempt
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrici Gorfal.
Gorfal closes the distance but Machado moves to the side
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Gorfal tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gorfal with a poor takedown
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Machado's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gorfal looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Gorfal tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Gorfal manages to avoid it.
Gorfal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal gets a clinch.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorfal wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorfal's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorfal.
Machado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal misses with a body shot.
Gorfal with a poor takedown
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gorfal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fabrici Gorfal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorfal slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Gorfal wants to clinch but Machado slips to the side
and Machado counters with a series of strikes. Gorfal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gorfal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorfal working the ground and pound but Machado is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to bench press Gorfal off him but Gorfal keeps the position.
Gorfal is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Gorfal stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorfal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorfal just manages to avoid it.
Gorfal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gorfal tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gorfal doesn't seem bothered though.
Gorfal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorfal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado keeping full guard, as Gorfal tries to pass.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorfal can do to turn this around?
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorfal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorfal is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorfal is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gorfal or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado is looking for a counter combo.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrici Gorfal.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Gorfal on that attempt.
Gorfal shoots and misses
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Gorfal goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorfal throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorfal is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorfal shoots and misses
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Gorfal has his takedown stuffed
and Machado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gorfal is breathing heavily.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gorfal shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machado tried to counter with a leg kick but Gorfal avoided it.
Gorfal fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gorfal is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorfal throws a lazy head kick
and Machado scores with a counter punch that sends Gorfal to the canvas! Machado smells blood - he's punishing Gorfal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gorfal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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