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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Boulpiquante.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boulpiquante throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machado is looking to chop away at Boulpiquante's legs.
Boulpiquante throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boulpiquante moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Boulpiquante counters with a straight right hand.
Boulpiquante tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Boulpiquante connects with a looping right hand.
Boulpiquante drops his shoulder and cracks Machado with a huge uppercut! Machado goes down! Can Boulpiquante finish him?
Machado is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulpiquante is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulpiquante has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boulpiquante tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.
Boulpiquante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boulpiquante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Boulpiquante is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Boulpiquante is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado gets full guard.
Boulpiquante pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machado tries to roll over but Boulpiquante keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Boulpiquante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boulpiquante not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machado is looking to control Boulpiquante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
Boulpiquante wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boulpiquante is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boulpiquante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boulpiquante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Boulpiquante throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Boulpiquante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boulpiquante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Boulpiquante catches Machado napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Machado to the canvas!
Machado pulls Boulpiquante in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick that misses.
Boulpiquante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Boulpiquante catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
Machado avoids the head kick by Boulpiquante.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boulpiquante throws a sloppy head kick
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boulpiquante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boulpiquante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Boulpiquante. Beautiful body shot.
Boulpiquante connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulpiquante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
As Boulpiquante backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Machado's head coaches at Heart Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boulpiquante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Manny Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Boulpiquante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Boulpiquante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulpiquante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boulpiquante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado half committed to a counter leg kick.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boulpiquante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boulpiquante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Boulpiquante tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boulpiquante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Boulpiquante moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Boulpiquante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boulpiquante cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boulpiquante.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado throws a low kick but Boulpiquante avoids it.
Boulpiquante lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Boulpiquante misses with a leg kick.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado misses with a hook.
Boulpiquante throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boulpiquante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boulpiquante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machado moves out of range as Boulpiquante throws a body kick.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boulpiquante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Boulpiquante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Boulpiquante avoids the body shot from Machado.
Boulpiquante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boulpiquante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boulpiquante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boulpiquante there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boulpiquante stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boulpiquante tries a head kick but it misses.
Boulpiquante chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Boulpiquante misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a three punch combo that has Boulpiquante backing up. Boulpiquante nods at Machado to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boulpiquante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulpiquante lands a slapping body shot.
Boulpiquante connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boulpiquante misses with a punch to the body.
Boulpiquante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boulpiquante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Boulpiquante.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Boulpiquante controls the action.
Machado stalls.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boulpiquante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boulpiquante motions for Machado to come forward. Boulpiquante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulpiquante paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado swings for the body but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Boulpiquante checks a leg kick nicely.
Boulpiquante cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Machado throws a series of punches but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boulpiquante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado feints a jab promting Boulpiquante to slip. Machado then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boulpiquante slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulpiquante swings widly with a right hand
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boulpiquante is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Boulpiquante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Boulpiquante punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
Boulpiquante misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boulpiquante is looking to score with low kicks.
Boulpiquante scores with a body shot.
Boulpiquante moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado jabs at Boulpiquante's body.
Boulpiquante throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
As Boulpiquante backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boulpiquante takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Boulpiquante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulpiquante takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Boulpiquante misses.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Machado stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Boulpiquante follows into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boulpiquante jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machado and Boulpiquante has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boulpiquante tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boulpiquante goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boulpiquante but great work by Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machado wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy.
Machado working away.
Machado decides to stand back up. Machado steps back and let's Boulpiquante get back to his feet.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boulpiquante checks a low kick from Machado.
Boulpiquante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado tried to counter with a leg kick but Boulpiquante avoided it.
Boulpiquante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Boulpiquante scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
Boulpiquante lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulpiquante was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Boulpiquante lands a slapping body shot.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boulpiquante bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boulpiquante misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulpiquante waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Machado. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Machado to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boulpiquante is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boulpiquante has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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