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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daft Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young's entrance music is Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daft Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries to score with a low kick but Machado moves his leg out of the way.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left and a right from Young both land. Nice combination.
Machado avoids the body shot from Young.
Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Young throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Machado has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Young lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Young swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Young with a jab.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Young!
Young has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Machado tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs.
Machado throws an elbow but Young slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Machado's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Machado postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Machado thowing shots but they're missing.
Young suckers Machado into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Young is now in Machado's guard!
Machado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
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.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Machado wants to sweep here but Young controlling him 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.
Young sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daft Young 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.
Young throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young with a nice cross.
Daft Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Young with a jab.
Young goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado blocks a head kick by Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daft Young is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Young throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Young looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Young lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Young dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Young misses with a leg kick.
Young throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Young settles back down.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Young.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Young lands a nice looking body kick.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado advances to mount.
Young keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machado connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machado lands a big shot there that rocks Young but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machado thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daft Young dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Young throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Young gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Young!
Machado lands a few punches from side control.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado has knee on belly momentarily but Young bucks him off and regains half guard.
Young is positioning himself well to prevent Machado advancing to mount.
Machado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 works his foot free and advances to mount.
Young avoids a strike by Machado and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Machado's guard! Fantastic escape!
Machado looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Daft Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young misses with a straight left.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodrigo Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Young throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
That kick from Young tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daft Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daft Young!
Daft Young thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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