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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Assallamualaikum Newyork !! 👊. The Sigit is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigit shoots in but Machado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sigit fails with the takedown.
Sigit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machado avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Machado gets caught napping as Sigit dives in and scores a takedown. Machado manages to retain guard.
Sigit throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado can't keep his opponent in guard - Sigit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machado won't allow Sigit to pass to mount.
Machado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sigit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Sigit is trying to work for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sigit.
Sigit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sigit wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Sigit thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Sigit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Machado!
Sigit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sigit 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 Sigit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sigit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sigit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sigit's guard! Nice work there by Machado!
Sigit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sigit passes to side control.
Sigit trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit works to advance to full mount. Machado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice elbow there by Sigit.
Sigit controlling from the full mount.
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machado is staying active underneath Sigit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sigit wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sigit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sigit dominated that 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.
Machado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sigit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sigit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like The Sigit has been cut.
Sigit has Machado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sigit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Machado.
Sigit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Sigit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sigit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Sigit shrugs off.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Sigit.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Sigit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado lands an elbow just above Sigit 's eye.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Sigit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sigit's brow.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sigit goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sigit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sigit laying and praying for a moment but Machado takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sigit passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sigit throwing strikes but Machado uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sigit with the ground and pound but Machado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sigit tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Sigit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sigit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado controlling Sigit's posture.
Machado wants to sweep here but Sigit controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Sigit trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Sigit has gone for a leg lock! Machado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sigit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Sigit's cut.
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 moves into the clinch.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sigit goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Sigit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
Sigit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Machado forces Sigit back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sigit.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Sigit takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Sigit avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Sigit avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Sigit blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Machado.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sigit wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sigit is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado lands an elbow just above Sigit 's eye.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sigit tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Sigit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado rushes Sigit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Sigit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Sigit in his tracks for a moment.
Sigit has Machado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sigit pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Machado tumbling to the mat - Sigit dives into Machado's guard.
Sigit stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Sigit is stalling in the full guard.
Machado keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sigit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machado dives on top into guard.
Sigit controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Sigit is looking to sweep but instead, Machado has passed into half guard.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit wants to get back to full guard.
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Machado is thwarting Sigit's attempts to control the position.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Machado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on The Sigit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Sigit.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Sigit in his tracks for a moment.
Sigit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sigit is looking for a takedown.
Sigit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodrigo Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Sigit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up The Sigit's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machado lands an elbow just above Sigit 's eye.
Sigit wants a takedown.
Sigit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sigit backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sigit.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sigit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Sigit's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Sigit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado lands an elbow just above Sigit 's eye.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sigit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Rodrigo Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sigit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado lands an elbow just above Sigit 's eye.
The cut above The Sigit's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sigit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sigit.
Sigit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sigit's defenses.
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sigit's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sigit's defenses.
The Sigit's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sigit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Sigit in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Sigit's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Machado!
Rodrigo Machado is the new bantamweight champion!
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