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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. Ehrmantraut has chosen non existent as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Ehrmantraut. That snapped Machado's head back.
Ehrmantraut throws a big shot that misses.
Machado jabs at Ehrmantraut's body.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Ehrmantraut moves away and avoids it.
Ehrmantraut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado tries to clinch up but Ehrmantraut circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado lands with a hook. Ehrmantraut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ehrmantraut counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machado!
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.
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!
Ehrmantraut creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ehrmantraut with the ground and pound but Machado regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ehrmantraut wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut content to control rather than advance.
Machado is not content to let Ehrmantraut control the position.
Ehrmantraut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ehrmantraut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado is pressing down on Ehrmantraut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ehrmantraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ehrmantraut is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to advance position but Ehrmantraut has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ehrmantraut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ehrmantraut sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machado taking shots to the head.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Ehrmantraut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ehrmantraut with shots to the head and body - Machado looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ehrmantraut looking to ground and pound but Machado is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is desperately trying to improve his position but Ehrmantraut has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ehrmantraut tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ehrmantraut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ehrmantraut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machado is not content to let Ehrmantraut control the position.
Ehrmantraut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado checks a low kick from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut shoots in but no luck this time.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ehrmantraut feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Ehrmantraut throws a good cross that connects.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Ehrmantraut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ehrmantraut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eliézer Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Ehrmantraut controls the action.
Ehrmantraut gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ehrmantraut looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here, momentarily.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here, momentarily.
Ehrmantraut trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Ehrmantraut is keeping the position.
Ehrmantraut being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado jabs Ehrmantraut right on the nose. Ehrmantraut blinks but takes it well.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado tries to clinch there but Ehrmantraut circles away.
Ehrmantraut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy body kick
and Machado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that Machado has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Ehrmantraut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Ehrmantraut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado keeps control of Ehrmantraut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado tries to clinch up but Ehrmantraut circles away and keeps his distance.
Ehrmantraut is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Ehrmantraut.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Ehrmantraut misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado lands a big right hand that sends Ehrmantraut crashing to the mat! Machado stays standing though and waves Ehrmantraut back to his feet!
Ehrmantraut is rocked!
Ehrmantraut takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Ehrmantraut is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ehrmantraut tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Machado lands with a straight right. Ehrmantraut didn't see that one coming.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Ehrmantraut gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Ehrmantraut seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Ehrmantraut - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machado lands an elbow just above Ehrmantraut 's eye.
Machado prevents Ehrmantraut from breaking the clinch.
Ehrmantraut can't break the clinch.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Ehrmantraut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
A short right from Ehrmantraut on the inside.
Ehrmantraut dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado blocks a body shot from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut breaks the clinch.
Machado throws a series of punches but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ehrmantraut thumps Machado with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado scores with a hook.
Machado tests Ehrmantraut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Ehrmantraut settles back down.
Ehrmantraut connects with a jab.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ehrmantraut tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid the attempt.
Ehrmantraut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Ehrmantraut breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Ehrmantraut staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Ehrmantraut misses.
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Ehrmantraut tries a head kick but it misses.
Ehrmantraut looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Ehrmantraut walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado digs a good hook to Ehrmantraut's body.
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Ehrmantraut in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut is trying to trip Machado. He has hold of a leg but Machado is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ehrmantraut persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ehrmantraut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrmantraut pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Ehrmantraut is very close to passing his half guard.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ehrmantraut is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ehrmantraut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eliézer Machado.
I think Machado 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eliézer Machado!
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hype
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pop
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