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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruckus Engel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Machismo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruckus Engel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruckus Engel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Machismo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machismo as he jumps to the side.
Engel shoots in for a takedown but Machismo shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machismo fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machismo.
Machismo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machismo trying to control the action but Engel is working from the bottom.
Engel tries to improve position but can't.
Engel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machismo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machismo prevents Engel from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Machismo jumps into side control!
Machismo wants to stand but Engel is controlling his arm.
Engel tries to buck Machismo off but Machismo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machismo wants to stand but Engel has his arm trapped.
Engel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Engel blocks a head kick by Machismo.
Engel feints and as Machismo raises his hands in defense, Engel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Engel pushes down on Machismo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machismo wants to control but Engel is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machismo wants to get back to full guard.
Engel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machismo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Engel.
Engel is working for a kimura but Machismo is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engel is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Engel is looking for a kimura but Machismo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Engel to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engel is looking for a kimura here.
Engel is looking for a kimura here.
Engel is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Machismo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Engel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruckus Engel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Engel tries to keep at a distance but Machismo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machismo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machismo wants a takedown but no success here.
Machismo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machismo scores with a shot to the side of Engel's head.
Engel stops a takedown attempt from Machismo.
Machismo tries to stall but Engel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machismo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Engel blocks it with crossed arms.
Machismo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Engel.
Machismo working aggressively here.
Machismo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Engel is keeping busy.
Machismo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Engel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machismo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Engel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machismo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machismo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machismo.
Machismo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machismo lands a left hand.
Engel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machismo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Machismo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machismo throws a head kick but Engel moves out of range.
It looks like Ruckus Engel has been cut.
Engel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Engel tries to free his leg and advance position but Machismo is retaining full guard.
Machismo is trying to keep Engel in close.
Engel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machismo is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machismo holds on and takes a little breather.
Engel looking to pass the guard.
Engel prevents Machismo from getting back to his feet.
Engel wants to pass the guard but Machismo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Engel fails with a takedown attempt.
Engel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machismo tries to avoid it but Engel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machismo to the ground. Machismo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engel fails with the takedown
and Machismo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruckus Engel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engel dodges the punch combination from Machismo.
Engel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machismo pinned against the cage. Machismo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machismo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Engel, pushing him back against the cage.
Engel has hold of one of Machismo's legs. Machismo is fighting the takedown attempt but Engel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Engel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machismo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machismo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machismo!
Engel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machismo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machismo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machismo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Engel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Engel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machismo tries to control but Engel wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machismo tries to control but Engel wriggling away.
Machismo prevents Engel from getting the reversal.
Machismo trying to control but Engel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Engel is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machismo content just to control the position here.
Machismo prevents Engel from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruckus Engel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruckus Engel's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Engel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machismo gets a takedown into half guard.
Engel tries to get to full guard but Machismo has control of the leg.
Engel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machismo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machismo's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Engel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Engel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machismo is trying to get back to his feet but Engel has full control of the position and if anything, Machismo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Machismo is in a bad position with Engel working for a choke. Machismo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Machismo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Machismo fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Machismo throws a right hand that Engel ducks under and follows up with a left that Engel also avoids with ease.
Machismo tries to close the distance and clinch but Engel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machismo throws a sloppy head kick and Engel moves out of range easily.
Engel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Machismo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Engel is controlling him.
Engel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Engel is trying to get an arm triangle but Machismo is defending well.
Machismo prevents Engel from moving into mount.
Engel swings around for an armbar but Machismo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Engel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machismo stopping the sweep attempt from Engel.
Machismo stands and steps away. Engel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Machismo doesn't manage to clinch there - Engel circles away.
Machismo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machismo stands up and beckons Engel to join him on the feet.
Engel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Engel seems to be working for a kimura but Machismo defends the submission attempt.
Engel wants to free his trapped foot but Machismo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Machismo pulls Engel in close to prevent any damage.
Engel has gone for a leg lock! Machismo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Engel's guard.
Machismo trying to control the position from guard on top but Engel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Machismo.
I think Machismo 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Machismo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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