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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terryn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Skin for Skin. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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290 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terryn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Machado!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machado's head.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Machado was not able to check.
Dall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dall 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dall dives on top into guard.
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Dall throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado, into his guard.
Dall slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall wants to take Machado's back but he can't do it this time.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dall 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 Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
Dall tries for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Machado wants to control but Dall postures up.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terryn Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Machado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dall's guard.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dall!
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado working for a choke but Dall is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machado looking for the choke but no joy.
Dall wants to escape the position.
Dall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machado's arms.
Dall wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machado has escaped and now he's on top!
Machado passes into half guard.
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machado's back!
Dall looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machado breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Machado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machado somewhat.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado tries for a takedown but Dall circles away easily
and Dall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Dall defends the submission attempt.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.
Dall is pressing down on Machado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Machado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machado has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Machado tries for a kimura but Dall is defending well.
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Machado!
Roger Machado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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