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Event:
CEC 496
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Parnevik misses the shot to the body.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parnevik.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parnevik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machado eats them both and turns towards Parnevik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machado avoids the head kick by Parnevik.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parnevik.
A big right from Parnevik misses.
Parnevik scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Parnevik blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parnevik's brow.
Parnevik throws a head punch that misses.
Parnevik blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
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!
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Parnevik stalling against the cage.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parnevik's efforts to push away.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Parnevik lands a shoulder strike.
Parnevik tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Parnevik back against the cage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries a body shot but Parnevik blocks it.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parnevik working aggressively here.
Parnevik blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Parnevik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parnevik slips a jab from Machado.
Machado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parnevik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Machado is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parnevik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parnevik avoids the head kick by Machado.
A left lands for Parnevik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado tries to clinch there but Parnevik circles away.
Parnevik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parnevik lands with a nice body kick.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Parnevik is out of range.
Parnevik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parnevik.
Parnevik misses with a few strikes there.
Machado tries to clinch but Parnevik is having none of it.
Machado looks to land a combination. Parnevik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Jesper Parnevik has been cut.
Machado tries to clinch but Parnevik moves away
and Parnevik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado misses with the combination.
Parnevik tries to counter with a clinch but Machado shakes him off and moves away.
Parnevik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Parnevik works Machado's body with a nice hook.
Parnevik ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Parnevik throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado wants to clinch.
Machado works Parnevik's body with a nice hook.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Parnevik ducks down to avoid it.
Machado misses with a straight right. #CL#
Machado gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parnevik.#T4#
A body shot lands from Parnevik.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parnevik has Machado pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machado misses with some punches.
Parnevik misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
A short uppercut from Parnevik. #BC2#
Parnevik breaks from the clinch.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick
and Parnevik counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Machado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parnevik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parnevik scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Machado misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesper Parnevik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesper Parnevik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Parnevik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parnevik lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Parnevik pushes him off.
Machado backing away here, and Parnevik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parnevik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Parnevik is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parnevik or not.
Machado misses with some punches.
Parnevik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Parnevik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parnevik jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Parnevik moved out of range.
Parnevik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Parnevik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Parnevik.#CL#
Machado clinches up with Parnevik and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parnevik in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Parnevik blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Parnevik's head.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Parnevik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parnevik.
Parnevik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Parnevik breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parnevik scores with the left hand. Machado knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Parnevik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Parnevik circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parnevik.
Machado tries to clinch but Parnevik is having none of it.
Machado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Parnevik circles away.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parnevik was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Machado rushes Parnevik and presses him up against the cage.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Parnevik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parnevik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Parnevik. #BC2#
Parnevik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parnevik scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Parnevik throws a lazy head kick
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parnevik takes a step back to recover.
Machado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parnevik.
Parnevik connects with a high kick.
Parnevik misses with a wild combination.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parnevik throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Parnevik scores with a head kick. Machado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Parnevik misses the jab.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parnevik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parnevik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Parnevik connects with a body shot.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Parnevik tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Machado tries to clinch but Parnevik is having none of it.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Machado rushes Parnevik and presses him up against the cage.
Parnevik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parnevik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parnevik digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Parnevik.
Parnevik lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Machado.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parnevik blocks a body shot from Machado.
Parnevik avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesper Parnevik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesper Parnevik'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!
#R3#
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parnevik connects with a crisp jab.
Machado wants to clinch up but Parnevik keeps it at a distance.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parnevik keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado wants to clinch but Parnevik slips to the side
and Parnevik finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parnevik finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
Machado tries to clinch but Parnevik moves out of range.
Parnevik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnevik looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Parnevik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parnevik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Parnevik counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machado is looking to clinch but Parnevik is avoiding it.
#CL#
Machado has managed to clinch.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parnevik blocking some punches.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parnevik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado prevents a body shot from Parnevik.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Parnevik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parneviks head.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Parnevik on the inside.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parnevik's brow.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Eliézer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Parnevik avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado tries to work over Parnevik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado presses Parnevik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parnevik looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Parnevik blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parnevik blocks an uppercut.
Parnevik trying to stall but Machado improves his position.
Parnevik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parnevik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parnevik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Parnevik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parnevik lands a left hand.
Parnevik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parnevik's elbow.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Parnevik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Parnevik manages to break the clinch.
Jesper Parnevik seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Parnevik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Parnevik controls his hands.
#T4#
Parnevik trying to stall but Machado improves his position.
Parnevik blocks a body shot from Machado.
Parnevik is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Parnevik into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Parnevik struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parnevik prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado pushes Parnevik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jesper Parnevik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Parnevik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parnevik blocks a body shot from Machado.
Parnevik lands with a right to the head.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parnevik looking to slow down the pace here.
Parnevik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parnevik backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesper Parnevik.
I've got Parnevik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Parnevik!
A relieved looking Jesper Parnevik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 487
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Conte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Conte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conte slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Conte.
Machado checks a low kick from Conte.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Conte misses.
Conte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#KD#
Machado lands a high kick to the side of Conte's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Machado dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Conte is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conte looking to control.
Conte is still in real trouble! Can Machado finish him?
Machado's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Machado gets to his feet - Conte follows without any prompting. #T1#
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Conte seems to have recovered his senses.
Conte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machado lands with a straight right. Conte didn't see that one coming.
Machado throws the left hand but Conte avoids the punch easily.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Conte's head back.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Conte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machado.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado misses with a combination
and Conte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Conte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado is trying to push Conte away but Conte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Conte misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Conte to work.
Conte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machado avoids it.#BC#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conte Throws a clean left jab. Conte Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Machado's chin! Machado crumbles to the ground and Conte follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Conte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giorgio Conte!
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Event:
CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Machado lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Herbs in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
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!
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
Machado misses the jab.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Machado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Sackett jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado 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.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machado moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Sackett shakes him off and moves away.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
Nice shot by Sackett.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado wants to clinch.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Sackett feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Machado misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado with a nice cross.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sackett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Machado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Machado looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Machado. #T3#
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Machado blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Sackett.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
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!
A big left from Machado misses.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado scores with a head kick.
Machado tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Galloway Sackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Sackett drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Sackett lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Sackett takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machado misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett drops Machado with a big left hand! Machado is injured, injured bad! Sackett jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 468
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Spectre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Machado clinches.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado misses with some punches.
Spectre is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spectre backwards.
Machado blocking some punches.
Spectre tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Spectre back against the cage.
Spectre tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Spectre back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spectre's brow.
Spectre scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Spectre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spectre misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Spectre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spectre.
Spectre can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Spectre has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Spectre can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spectre throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Spectre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spectre's elbow.
Spectre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Spectre 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.
Spectre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Machado wants to clinch.#CL2#
Spectre tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spectre misses with some punches.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spectre's elbow.
Spectre prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spectre tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Spectre back against the cage.
Spectre tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Spectre pulls guard successfully.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Spectre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Spectre 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.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Spectre has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Spectre working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Spectre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spectre wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Serge Spectre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Spectre shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Spectre scores with a jab to the head.
Machado moves away from the strike by Spectre.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a body punch but Spectre moves out of range.
Spectre cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spectre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Spectre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spectre misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre avoids the body shot from Machado.
Spectre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Spectre ducks down to avoid it.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Spectre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Machado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spectre lands with a shot to the body.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spectre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spectre looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado takes one on the button.
Spectre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Spectre.
Spectre misses the shot to the body.
Spectre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machado in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Spectre misses
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spectre swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.#CL2#
Machado clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spectre's brow.
Machado tries a body shot but Spectre blocks it.
Machado pushes Spectre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2##BC#
Spectre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spectre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Spectre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Spectre pushes him off.
Spectre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spectre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serge Spectre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spectre moves away.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spectre misses with a hook.
Spectre blocks a jab.#T3#
Spectre defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Spectre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Spectre finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.
Spectre staying out of range there.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Spectre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spectre scores with a body shot.
Spectre ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machado.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spectre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spectre.#T4#
Spectre misses with a body shot.
Eliézer Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spectre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spectre looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Spectre shakes him off and moves away.
Spectre throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Spectre fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spectre's head.
Spectre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spectre misses with a jab to the body
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spectre.
Spectre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spectre misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Spectre as he connects with a hook.
Spectre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spectre.
Spectre lands a lovely overhand right.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre slips under a jab from Machado.
Spectre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spectre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Spectre slips a straight right by Machado.
Spectre misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Spectre ducks down to avoid it.
Spectre swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spectre looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Machado misses.#T1#
Spectre thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Spectre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machado enables Spectre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Machado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spectre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado 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.
Machado trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spectre throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Spectre preventing the sweep.
Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spectre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spectre throws a big right hand that misses.
Spectre passes Machado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spectre. #T3#
Machado is pressing down on Spectre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spectre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spectre throwing strikes but missing.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spectre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Spectre working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
#SUB#
Spectre looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Spectre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Spectre keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spectre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.
Serge Spectre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spectre looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Spectre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spectre 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eliézer Machado!
Eliézer Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEC 459
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolonen moves away.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Tolonen does it's job there.
Machado wants to clinch.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Tolonen counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado slips under a jab from Tolonen.
Machado throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Machado misses with a looping right.
Tolonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Tolonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tolonen and Machado goes tumbling to the canvas! Tolonen follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
Tolonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tolonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tolonen's back!
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Tolonen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tolonen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machado wants to control the pace but Tolonen is squirming around nicely.
Tolonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tolonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tolonen wants to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Machado tries to control but Tolonen wriggling away.
Tolonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tolonen tries to lock up and control but Machado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tolonen is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
Tolonen tries to hold on but Machado postures up.#T3#
Tolonen holds on for dear life.
Tolonen tries to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
Tolonen regains half guard.
Machado controlling the action here.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is defending well. #T4#
Tolonen is looking to improve his position.
Tolonen is positioning himself well to prevent Machado advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machado in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Tolonen looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Machado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Tolonen in a clinch.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tolonen is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Tolonen.
#TD2#
Tolonen has clasped his hands together around Machado's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Machado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tolonen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machado tries to buck Tolonen off but Tolonen is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Tolonen.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tolonen with the ground and pound but Machado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tolonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tolonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tolonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado can't keep his opponent in guard - Tolonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolonen.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tolonen connects with a nice short shot to Machado's temple.
Tolonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tolonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Tolonen sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Tolonen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tolonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
Machado moves into full guard.
Machado pulls Tolonen in close to prevent any damage.
Tolonen trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tolonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Tolonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tolonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolonen.
Tolonen moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Tolonen's ribs.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Machado scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Tolonen feints a counter leg kick.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Tolonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolonen counters with a leg kick.
Machado scores with a head kick.
Tolonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tolonen drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Machado lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Machado prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Tolonen shrugs off.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with the head strike.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
Tolonen digs a right hand underneath Machado's ribcage. Machado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tolonen blocks an elbow strike.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Tolonen tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
A short right from Tolonen on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Tolonen lands a right hand.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tolonen lands a left hand.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands an elbow just above Tolonen 's eye.
Tolonen lands a left hand.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tolonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target. #CL#
Machado clinches.
Machado lands an elbow just above Tolonen 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Machado lands an elbow just above Tolonen 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Tolonen presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tolonen avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
Tolonen gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Nice body punch from Tolonen. #T4#
A hook to the body from Tolonen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Tolonen tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Tolonen lands an uppercut.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Machado with a big uppercut! Machado tries to clinch up but Tolonen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Machado to the mat! Machado covers up and Tolonen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amisviiksi Tolonen!
Amisviiksi Tolonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 455
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado lands a jab.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado lands with a slapping head kick.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Brown only half commits. #T1#
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.#CL#
Machado has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Machado lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
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!
Machado tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Machado moves out of range as Brown strikes.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado is working Brown over against the cage.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range. #T4#
Machado throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Machado wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machado tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Machado tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado prevents a body shot from Brown.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.#T1#
Brown throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Machado lands the left hand.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Machado tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD2#
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Machado gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Brown gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Machado is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Brown!
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Event:
CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target. #CL2#
Marsden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Machado lands an elbow just above Marsden 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Marsden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Machado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Marsden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marsden takes a shot to the head.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
#T2#
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marsden stalls.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden controlling the action here for a moment.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Marsden prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Marsden dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Machado.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden has Machado pressed against the cage.
Machado gets through Marsden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machado misses with a double jab
and Marsden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado throws the left hand but Marsden avoids the punch easily.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Marsden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marsden manages to circle out of the way.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Machado misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Marsden throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Machado misses the body punch
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marsden at a distance.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Marsden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Marsden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado. #T2#
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado blocks a body shot from Marsden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Marsden.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Marsden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
Machado cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marsden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marsden looking for a takedown.
Marsden is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marsden has his back to the cage.
Marsden stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden taking a breather.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsden can do to turn this around?
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Brandon Marsden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
A little jabbing left from Marsden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Marsden in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Marsden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsden's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden backwards. #T1#
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden stalls.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marsden into the cage.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsden's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Marsden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Machado working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Machado cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Machado.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow just above Marsden 's eye. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado prevents a body shot from Marsden.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden working aggressively here.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Machado.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado works on Marsden's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado blocks a body shot from Marsden.
A short left from Machado.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliézer Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliézer Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliézer Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Brandon Marsden was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
CEC 440
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Templeton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Templeton misses with a wild combination.
Templeton thows a body kick. Machado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Templeton slips the punch.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Templeton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Templeton in his tracks for a moment.
Machado pushes Templeton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Templeton tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Machado.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templeton tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Templeton has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Templeton's defenses.
Templeton works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Templeton is working Machado over against the cage.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Templeton breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Templeton there.
Templeton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Templeton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Templeton lands with a right hand.
Templeton cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado tries to clinch up
and Templeton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado slips under a jab from Templeton.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Machado.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Templeton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Templeton.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado scores with a jab.
Templeton avoids the head kick by Machado.
Templeton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Templeton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Templeton swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
#T4#
Machado throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado tries to clinch up but Templeton circles away and keeps his distance.
Templeton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Templeton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Templeton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machado misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lance Templeton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
Machado misses with a jab to the body
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado wants to clinch up but Templeton keeps it at a distance.
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado with a jab.
Templeton cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton staying out of range there.
Lance Templeton is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Templeton tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Templeton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Templeton throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Templeton drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templeton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machado clobbers Templeton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Templeton finds it's target.#T2#
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!#CL2#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Templeton lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
A short right from Machado.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Templeton finish him?
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Templeton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Eliézer Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Templeton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Machado.
Templeton lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Templeton lands a body punch.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Machado.
Templeton working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Templeton fails to land.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Templeton avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Templeton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Templeton's ribcage. Templeton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Templeton throws a head punch that misses.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Templeton is trying to break free.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Templeton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado keeps control of Templeton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Templeton is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Machado.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Templeton's brow.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Templeton takes an elbow to the temple.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Templeton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Templeton throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Templeton misses.
Machado staying out of range there.
Templeton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Templeton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado walks into a left hand.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machado digs a good hook to Templeton's body.
Templeton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Templeton.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Templeton lands a big right hand that sends Machado crashing to the mat! Templeton stays standing though and waves Machado back to his feet!
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Templeton with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Machado - just one landing.
Templeton scores with a push kick.
Templeton lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Templeton lands a front kick.#T2#
Machado tries to clinch up.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Templeton connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Machado throws the left hand but Templeton avoids the punch easily.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado connects with a jab.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Templeton lands a right hook to the body.
Machado tries to clinch
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Templeton.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Templeton's head back.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##KD#
Templeton drops Machado with a beautiful combination! Machado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Templeton is looking for the KO!
Templeton cracks Machado on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Machado falls backwards against the cage. Templeton follows up with more strikes that drop Machado to his knees. Templeton keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Machado! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
Lance Templeton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 435
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Jho scores with a punch to the head.
Jho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Jho ducks down to avoid it.
Jho feints the counter takedown.
Machado checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jho scores with a nice strike.
Jho misses with a body shot.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Jho throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jho is predictable there #CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Jho avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Jho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Jho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Jho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Machado prevents a body shot from Jho.
Jho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Jho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machado has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Jho's head.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Jho's ribcage. Jho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Jho is just out of range.
Jho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jho can pounce on him.
Jho thows a leg kick but Machado checks it #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jho dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Jho goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jho throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jho clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Jho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.#CUT#
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado scores with the left hand. Jho knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Jho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jho.
Jho lands a nice shot to the body.
Jho walks into a jab.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Jho should have avoided that one.
Jho thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Machado wants to clinch.
Jho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Jho misses.
Jho misses with a body shot.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jho connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jho looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Jho and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jho tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Jho seems unphased.
#T4##CL#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Jho blocks an elbow strike.
Jho jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Jho controls the action.
Jho wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Jho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands an elbow just above Jho 's eye. #TD2#
Jho jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Jho looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machado avoids the head kick by Jho.
#CL#
Machado clinches up with Jho and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado is leaning against Jho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jho tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Jho drops back down to his feet.
Jho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho jumps guard but Machado stands there with Jho around his waist. Jho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Jho shrugs off.
Jho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Jho jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Machado content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jho looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Jho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado swings for the body but Jho moves out of range.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jho cracks the inside of Machado's front leg.
The fighters circling - Jho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devil Jho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jho misses with a looping left.
Jho throws a head kick that misses.
Jho is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Jho circles away.
Jho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado avoids the head kick by Jho.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jho.
Jho looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Jho misses with a looping right.
Jho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machado blocks a head kick by Jho.
#T3#
Jho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jho is breathing heavily.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Machado gets a clinch.
Jho goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Jho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jho throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado misses with a hook. Jho ducked under it nicely.
Jho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado throws a body punch but Jho moves out of range.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Jho counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jho wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Jho trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is pulling down on Jho's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Jho is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Devil Jho'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Machado checks a low kick from Jho.
Jho misses with a wild body shot.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jho.
Jho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado tries to clinch there but Jho circles away.
A slow jab from Jho misses its intended target.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jho.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho scores with a one two! Machado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Jho fails to land with a series of punches.
Jho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Jho.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Machado has Jho up against the cage in a clinch.
Jho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jho throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
Jho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jho doesn't seem phased though.
Jho throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Jho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Machado has managed to clinch.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
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!
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Jho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jho misses with a kick to the body.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jho manages to avoid it.
Jho slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Machado lands with a hook. Jho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jho tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho throws a head kick that misses.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Jho tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Jho lands a body shot.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Nice cross by Machado.
Jho lands the left hand.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Jho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and pushes Jho back into the cage.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jho blocks a body shot from Machado.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
A big right from Jho misses.
Jho lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jho loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
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!
Machado tries to move into range but Jho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Jho is rocked!
Jho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jho is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Machado lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jho falls backwards - clearly groggy! Machado dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliézer Machado!
A victorious Eliézer Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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