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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otocanin Zmija will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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199 cm
28
265 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Zmija misses with a double jab.
Zmija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Zmija.
Zmija misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Zmija uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Machado defending well as Zmija loads up on a big left hand.
Machado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zmija's guard.
Zmija keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Zmija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado wants to control from the top but Zmija keeps moving.
Machado won't allow Zmija to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmija controlling the position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Zmija keeps moving.
Machado postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zmija moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Zmija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zmija throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zmija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado attempts a counter takedown but Zmija avoids it well and moves away.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Zmija seems unphased.
It looks like Otocanin Zmija has been cut.
Zmija throws a series of strikes that have Machado backpedaling.
Zmija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zmija lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zmija.
Zmija scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Zmija.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Zmija.
Zmija lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zmija as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.
Machado passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmija is trying to control but can't.
Zmija wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zmija is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zmija is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Zmija wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zmija does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado moves into full mount! Zmija won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zmija manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zmija tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Machado works to advance to full mount. Zmija defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zmija is looking to escape.
Zmija wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otocanin Zmija dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zmija throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Zmija's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zmija avoids it really well and circles away.
Zmija lands with a right hand.
Zmija connects with a nice looking jab.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Zmija might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zmija.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Otocanin Zmija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado fails with the takedown.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roger Machado's cut is getting worse.
Zmija stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zmija sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machado somewhat.
Zmija looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zmija swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
Otocanin Zmija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado tests Zmija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Zmija tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zmija manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zmija counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roger Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zmija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otocanin Zmija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zmija throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeez, Roger Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zmija throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zmija circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zmija.
Zmija swinging wildly here.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Zmija.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Zmija is looking for the big counter here.
Zmija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Otocanin Zmija!
After the big win, Otocanin Zmija made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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RATING
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