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Event:
gc137.5
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Atkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkins scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Machine misses.
Atkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Machine misses with a leg kick.
Atkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine tried to counter with a leg kick but Atkins avoided it.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Machine checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machine. #CL#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Machine blocks a body shot from Atkins. #BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Machine lands.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machine checks a leg kick.
It looked like Machine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atkins.#CL2#
Atkins clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machine digs a right hand into Atkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atkins's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a knee to the head.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Atkins being controlled against the cage.
Machine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Machine.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Machine presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Machine blocks the elbow strike.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins is working Machine over against the cage.
Atkins tries to stall but Machine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atkins can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
A head punch on the inside from Machine fails to land.
Atkins is stalling here.
Machine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkins up against the cage.#T4#
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
Machine lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine is stalling here.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Machine.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Machine takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins misses the shot to the body.
Atkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Atkins tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkins moves away from the strike by Machine. #T1#
Atkins lands a head kick. Machine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Atkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Atkins.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins lands with a hook. Machine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Rage Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machine 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 Atkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Machine misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.
Machine effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atkins misses with some punches.
#T3#
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Machine prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Atkins pushes Machine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machine working aggressively here.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine. #T4#
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Machine lands a left hand.
Speedy Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machine fails to land.
Machine is leaning against Atkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine misses with a body shot.
Machine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkins tries to clinch but Machine moves away
enabling Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Machine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atkins.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Atkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine is looking to wear down Atkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A big right from Machine misses.
Atkins tries to score with a low kick but Machine moves his leg out of the way.
Atkins tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Atkins lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
Machine stuns Atkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
Atkins throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Atkins scores with a four punch combination!
Atkins cracks Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine throws a leg kick which misses Atkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkins tries to avoid it.
Rage Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Atkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atkins.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Atkins seems unphased.
Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atkins.
Machine scores with a body shot.
Atkins tries to clinch
letting Machine counter with a right hand.
Atkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine thuds a left hand into Atkins's body.
Atkins tries a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Atkins moves to clinch but Machine breaks away
and Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Atkins is rocked!#T3#
Machine misses with a double jab
and Atkins counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Machine finish him?
Atkins misses with a few strikes there.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atkins misses with a two punch combination.
Atkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Atkins staying out of range there.
Atkins tries to counter with a clinch but Machine shakes him off and moves away.
Atkins lands a two punch combo.
Machine clobbers Atkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Atkins tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine misses with a hook
and Atkins counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Machine counter with a right hand.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.#T4#
Machine checks a low kick from Atkins.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins slips a straight right by Machine.
A big right from Atkins misses.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Atkins lands with a good body shot.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Machine misses with a hook.
Atkins tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine trying to control the position but instead, Atkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machine into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rage Machine.
I think Atkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speedy Atkins!
Speedy Atkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
gc133
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Machine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Machine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Machine.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Machine's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Machine manages to pass to side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Machine advancing to mount.
Sanchez trying to control but Machine postures up.
#T3#
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machine continues to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Machine misses. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Machine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Machine gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Machine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machine thinking. #CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Machine dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Sanchez tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Machine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machine wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Machine is defending well. #T1#
Machine controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Machine wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez is looking to pass Machine's guard but actually Machine recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machine is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sanchez seems keen to control Machine's posture.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machine is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Machine counters with a left to the body.
Rage Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Sanchez.
Machine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rage Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machine counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machine pinned against the cage. Machine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machine thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Machine dominated that second round.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Machine misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Machine tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Machine slows down the pace here.
Machine misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Machine stalling the fight.
#T1#
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machine is keeping busy.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Machine tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Sanchez.
Machine presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Machine.
Machine stalls. #T2#
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Machine tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Machine stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez stalls. #T3##BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machine is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Sanchez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rage Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez prevents Machine from escaping the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Machine is working away.
A control attempt from Machine but he's now mounted!
Machine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Machine manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sanchez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Machine tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chico Sanchez!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake and Rage Machine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rage Machine!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake takes the fight into the clinch.
Blake has picked Machine up - he's going for a ride! Blake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (0) Machine
Blake has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Blake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Blake is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Blake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machine wants to improve his position but Blake is controlling well.
Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Machine wants to control but Blake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking for subs from the bottom but Blake mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (5) vs (0) Machine
Machine can't escape the position.
Machine looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blake (8) vs (0) Machine
Blake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Machine right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Machine is trying to break free.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machine is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Machine is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blake off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Machine looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Machine right now.
Machine tries to escape the position.
Machine trying to control the hands but Blake won't let him.
Machine tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machine is looking to escape.
Machine is trying to escape the mount.
Machine regains half guard.
Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blake stacks Machine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blake! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (11) vs (0) Machine
Machine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machine reaches up around Blake's neck trying to control. But Blake takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Machine! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Machine is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Blake celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Blake!
A very excited looking Michael Blake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 404 TOKYO
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Machine moves out of range as Fuujin throws a body kick.
Fuujin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin connects with a looping right hand.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuujin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machine avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Machine down.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fuujin wants to slow Machine down by chopping away at his legs.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fuujin finds it's way through Machine's defenses.
Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuujin finds it's way round the side to connect with Machine's head. #T1#
Fuujin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machine slips under a jab.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Fuujin drops Machine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machine looks back up at him and smiles so Fuujin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Machine is rocked!
Fuujin is stalking Machine. Machine circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Fuujin, and it's lights out! Machine really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuka Fuujin!
Kazuka Fuujin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC Live 14
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Machine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yakimyuk swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machine misses with an uppercut. Yakimyuk saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Yakimyuk tried to counter with a leg kick but Machine avoided it.
Yakimyuk looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine throws out a counter right but Yakimyuk avoids it with no problem.
Machine lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
No joy there for Yakimyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.#ROC2#
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk tries to get into range but Machine steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yakimyuk! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Machine scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Machine!
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Event:
CEFC Live 12
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Kivi connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kivi.
Kivi blocks a low kick nicely.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machine tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.
Kivi is looking to land body kicks.
Machine throws a head kick that half lands.
Machine misses with a body kick.
Machine with a nice cross.
Machine closes the distance but Kivi moves to the side
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kivi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machine tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.#T1#
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Machine forces Kivi back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kivi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machine up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine works on Kivi's body with a couple of short punches.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Machine stalling in the clinch but Kivi improves position. #T2#
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi avoiding damage as Machine throws knees to the body.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Machine pushes Kivi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Kivi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Machine.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi stalling.
Machine is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Kivi tries to tie him up.
Machine misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Machine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kivi slowing the pace effectively.
Kivi being controlled against the cage.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Machine has Kivi pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Machine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Machine misses.
Rage Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Machine gets a clinch.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine stalling in the clinch.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Machine blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kivi is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kivi up against the cage.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kivi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
Machine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Machine lands with a left to the head.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kivi takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rage Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Kivi avoids the damage to the body.
Machine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kivi up against the cage.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Machine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Machine stalling against the cage.
Kivi stalling.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine lands a nice uppercut.
Machine misses with some punches.
Machine taking a breather.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Machine misses with some punches.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine missing with knees to the body.
Machine avoiding damage.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
Machine takes a shot to the head. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Machine.
Kivi has had enough of the clinch but Machine keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Machine.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine trying to control the position but instead, Kivi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machine into the cage.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with some punches.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kivi.
Machine stalling against the cage.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kivi throws a push kick but Machine slaps the foot to one side.
Machine tries to clinch there but Kivi circles away.
Kivi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Machine clinches up against the cage.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Machine gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Machine gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine is looking to control Kivi's arms but Kivi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machine has his back to the cage.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Machine.
Machine is trying to stall.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Machine digs a right hand into Kivi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivi's gas tank.
Kivi stalling against the cage.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Machine.
Kivi wants to stall.
#T2#
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi looking to slow down the pace here.
Machine is struggling to control the position.
Kivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Machine lands a body shot.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine is trying to maintain a safe position but Kivi gets an underhook and turns Machine into the cage.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Machine presses Kivi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
The referee calls for Machine to work.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
#T4#
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machine looking to stall.
Atlas Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Kivi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kivi slips under a jab from Machine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivi appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kivi, pushing him back against the cage.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Machine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Machine throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Valdez counters with a single leg into guard. Machine didn't expect that.
Valdez trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine 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.
Valdez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machine trying to control the position here.
Valdez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Machine looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
#SUB#
Valdez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Valdez controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Valdez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine stays in close to Valdez's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine cracks Valdez with a solid left hand.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez trying to control the position.
Valdez 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.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Valdez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Machine is concentrating on defense, preventing Valdez from advancing position.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Valdez is looking for a kimura here.
Machine is trying is best to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Valdez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Valdez eventually gives up the hold.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Valdez wants to work for an arm triangle but Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
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.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Valdez has gone for a leg lock! Machine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valdez's guard.#REVB#
Machine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rage Machine will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Machine.
Machine throws a counter combo.
Valdez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Machine drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
A short right from Machine.
Machine crunches a lovely knee into Valdez's ribcage.
Machine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine lands a right hand.
Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Valdez takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Machine is stalling here.
Valdez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machine is defending well.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Machine.
Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Machine cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.#T2#
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machine connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Valdez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Valdez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rage Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Machine pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valdez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.#T4#
A short left from Machine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
Machine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machine gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machine tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine thinks about the counter body kick.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Rage Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.#T1#
Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine lands a right hand.
Machine lands a shot to the body.
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valdez up against the cage.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Valdez is rocked!
Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Machine lands a big right hand that drops Valdez! The killer instinct kicks in and Machine finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Machine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Dier misses.
Good exchange - Dier coming out on top.
Dier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dier looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Machine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dier on his heels. He'll look to pass Dier's guard now, I'm sure.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Dier is looking to sweep but instead, Machine has passed into half guard.
Machine controlling the action here.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Machine prevents Dier from improving his position.
Dier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Machine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dier is trying to stand up here but Machine is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Machine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dier is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rage Machine!
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