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Event:
AKF 48 | Beuke vs. Grammaticus
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Machin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abinader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machin doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Abinader.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Machin has closed the distance and engaged Abinader in a clinch.
Machin blocks an uppercut.
Machin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Machin struggles to land a body shot inside as Abinader controls his hands.
Abinader pushes Machin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abinader lands a shoulder strike.
Abinader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abinader prevents a body shot from Machin.
Abinader lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Abinader.
Machin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abinader.
#BC#
Abinader manages to break the clinch.
Luis Abinader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Machin tries to clinch but Abinader moves away
and Abinader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abinader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abinader scores with the left hand. Machin knows he should have avoided that one.
Machin wants to clinch
and Abinader counters with a thumping low kick.
Abinader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abinader swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Abinader with a hook.#ROC#Machin is rocked!
Machin drops his guard momentarily, allowing Abinader to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Machin! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Abinader takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Luis Abinader!
A very excited looking Luis Abinader 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:
AKF 41 | Lee vs. Elizondo
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Machin forces Sanchez back against the ropes and clinches.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Machin won't allow it.
Machin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Machin throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Machin.
#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Machin is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machin tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Machin's head back.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Machin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Machin tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Machin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Machin tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Machin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Machin moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Machin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Machin is rocked!
Luis Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin wants to clinch.
Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
It looked like Machin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez 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.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machin's hands.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machin.
Machin tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machin tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez lands a right and a left and another right! Machin goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Sanchez!
Post fight, Luis Sanchez stared into the camera and said 'I'm the baddest motherfucker alive! Who the fuck is you? I told you son. Now get the fuck outta here clown ass nigga!!!!'. |
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Event:
AKF 34 | Blackmane 🐺 vs. Entei
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Machin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit .
Machin throws an elbow that misses.
Machin misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machin's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Machin misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machin taking a breather.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Machin misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit .
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Machin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit .
Good body shot from Sitsongrit .
Machin looks winded!
Sitsongrit is working Machin over against the ropes.
Machin throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit presses Machin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Machin is rocked!
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit .
Machin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
Sitsongrit cracks Machin with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Machin with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Machin looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Machin get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thongthailek Sitsongrit ! |
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Event:
AKF 29 | Durand vs. Dimitrov
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Machin misses with a double jab.
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quiniou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quiniou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quiniou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quiniou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machin misses with a body shot.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Quiniou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
A little jabbing left from Quiniou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quiniou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machin misses with a leg kick
and Quiniou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machin takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Machin misses
and Quiniou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quiniou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quiniou scores with a body shot.
Quiniou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Quiniou scores with a hook.
Machin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quiniou tests Machin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machin lands with a nice combination. Quiniou backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Quiniou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machin misses the shot to the body.
Quiniou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machin is looking to clinch but Quiniou is avoiding it.
Quiniou lands a jab to the nose.
Machin tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Quiniou slams his shin into Machin's torso.
Quiniou lands a really nice looking cross but Machin seems unphased.
Machin looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quiniou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quiniou feints a counter leg kick.
Machin swinging wildly here.
Machin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quiniou finds it's way round the side to connect with Machin's head.
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 slapping body kick lands there for Quiniou.
Machin is looking to wear down Quiniou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quiniou tests Machin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Quiniou pushes him off.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Quiniou scores with a three punch combo!
Machin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quiniou.
Quiniou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machin's head backwards.
Quiniou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machin 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.
Quiniou lunges at Machin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machin's hand.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quiniou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quiniou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quiniou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machin looks for the body kick but Quiniou saw that one coming.
Quiniou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machin with a body shot.
Machin ducks right into an uppercut from Quiniou.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quiniou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quiniou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Machin tries a low kick but Quiniou avoids it.
Quiniou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quiniou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
Quiniou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Quiniou.
Quiniou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machin wants to clinch up but Quiniou keeps it at a distance.
Quiniou lands with a slapping head kick.
Machin wants to clinch.
Quiniou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brendan Quiniou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Machin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quiniou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Machin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quiniou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quiniou throws a right and a left that Machin avoids nicely.
Quiniou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quiniou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machin misses with the combination.
Machin is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Quiniou.
Machin throws a leg kick but Quiniou checks it.
Machin moves to clinch but Quiniou breaks away
and Quiniou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machin misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quiniou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machin.
Quiniou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quiniou scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Quiniou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Quiniou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machin on the side of the head.
A jab from Quiniou finds it's way through Machin's defenses.
Machin tries to clinch but Quiniou is having none of it.
Good exchange - Quiniou coming out on top.#ROC2#Machin is rocked!
Quiniou avoids the head kick by Machin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quiniou.
Quiniou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quiniou lands a jab to Machin's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Quiniou.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quiniou throws out a powerful jab.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quiniou was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machin misses with the combination.
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou scores with a jab. Machin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machin needs to keep his hands up - Quiniou had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machin looks to clinch
and Quiniou counters with a big uppercut that drops Machin face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brendan Quiniou! |
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Event:
AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Machin ducks down to avoid it.
Umuhoza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umuhoza lands a lovely overhand right.
Machin throws a right hand that Umuhoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Umuhoza also avoids with ease.
Umuhoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umuhoza counters with a nice leg kick.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
Umuhoza throws out a loose jab but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machin.
Machin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick which misses Machin's front leg but catches the back leg as Machin tries to avoid it.
Umuhoza scores with a spinning back kick!
Umuhoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machin's sensitive parts.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umuhoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umuhoza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umuhoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machin misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Machin tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Machin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Machin jumps back.
Umuhoza connects with a body shot.
Machin throws a poor cross that misses
and Umuhoza counters with a series of strikes. Machin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machin misses with a wild body shot.
Machin tries to land a front kick but Umuhoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machin.
Machin thinks about the counter body kick.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease.
Machin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umuhoza counters with an inside leg kick.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Umuhoza pushes him off.
Umuhoza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Machin tries to clinch up
and Umuhoza counters with a three punch combo that has Machin backing up. Machin nods at Umuhoza to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Umuhoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machin doesn't seem phased though.
Umuhoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Machin moved out of range nicely.
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Machin clinches with his opponent.
Machin 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.
Machin keeps control of Umuhoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umuhoza digs a right hand into Machin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machin's gas tank.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Machin lands an elbow that stopped Umuhoza in his tracks for a moment.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machin looking to stall.
A short left from Umuhoza.
Machin throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machin scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kamaru Umuhoza has been cut.
Machin lands a shoulder strike.
Umuhoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machin is keeping busy.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Machin avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes.
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Machin.
Machin stalling in the clinch but Umuhoza improves position.
Machin leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Machin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Umuhoza's brow.
Machin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Machin misses with an elbow strike.
Machin stalling in the clinch but Umuhoza improves position.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Umuhoza fails to land.
Machin tries to stall but Umuhoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Umuhoza tries to work over Machin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Machin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Machin.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza blocks the elbow strike.
Umuhoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza prevents a body shot from Machin.
Machin misses with a body punch.
Machin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umuhoza is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Umuhoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Umuhoza'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.#R2#
Machin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umuhoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Machin controls the action.
Umuhoza stalling against the ropes.
Umuhoza has a couple of punches blocked by Machin.
#BC2#
Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machin cracks Umuhoza with a good jab.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza throws out a loose jab but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machin misses the body punch
and Umuhoza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Machin misses with a body shot.
Machin fails to land with a series of punches.
Miguel Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza. #T1#
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
Machin digs a good hook to Umuhoza's body.
Machin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machin. Umuhoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umuhoza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Umuhoza catches Machin right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Machin clinches up against the ropes.
Machin tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machin throws a combination. Umuhoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza looks to land a body kick but Machin moved away.
Umuhoza lands a slapping body shot.
Machin blocks a jab.
Machin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umuhoza counters with a low kick, right behind Machin 's knee. #T2#
Umuhoza throws a hook but Machin avoids it easily.
Umuhoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machin's sensitive parts.
Umuhoza throws an off balance right hand
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umuhoza scores with the left hand. Machin knows he should have avoided that one.
Umuhoza throws the left hand but Machin avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Umuhoza misses its intended target.
Umuhoza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machin in his tracks.
Umuhoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machin can do to turn this around?
Machin swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Machin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Umuhoza counters with a leg kick.
Machin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umuhoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.
Machin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Umuhoza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machin tries to clinch up
and Umuhoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Machin looks for the body kick but Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Machin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umuhoza checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Umuhoza.
Machin throws a leg kick but Umuhoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Umuhoza moves away from the strike by Machin.
Machin staying out of range there.
Machin ducks under a wild hook from Umuhoza.
A head kick misses from Machin.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umuhoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machin tries to land a front kick but Umuhoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza jabs Machin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Umuhoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Umuhoza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Umuhoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Machin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umuhoza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machin tries to clinch but Umuhoza moves out of range. #CL2#
Machin has closed the distance and engaged Umuhoza in a clinch.
Umuhoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Umuhoza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Machin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umuhoza tries to work over Machin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umuhoza cracks Machin with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machin misses with a body punch.
Umuhoza pushes Machin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Umuhoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Umuhoza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Machin tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza throwing a counter right hand but Machin manages to avoid it.
Machin is looking to clinch.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umuhoza throws out a leg kick but Machin moves out of range and Umuhoza only half commits.
Machin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umuhoza.
Machin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machin swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Machin takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Umuhoza throws a looping overhand right but Machin ducks down to avoid it.
Machin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Machin has managed to clinch.
Machin tries to stall but Umuhoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machin takes a shot to the head.
Umuhoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machin can't find room to land a body shot as Umuhoza controls the action.
#T1#
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Machin.
Machin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umuhoza lands an elbow inside that Machin shrugs off.
Machin is looking to control Umuhoza's arms but Umuhoza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machin has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machin.
Machin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machin is trying to maintain a safe position but Umuhoza gets an underhook and turns Machin into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Umuhoza.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umuhoza.
Machin tries a body shot but Umuhoza blocks it.
Machin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Umuhoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
Umuhoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Machin blocking some punches.
Umuhoza misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Machin working aggressively here.
Machin blocking some punches.
Machin lands an elbow that stopped Umuhoza in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a punch to the body.
Machin taking a breather. #BC#
Umuhoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Machin.
A big right from Machin misses.
Machin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Umuhoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin throws a leg kick that misses.
Umuhoza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umuhoza scores with a one two! Machin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Machin is rocked!
Machin walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Machin is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kamaru Umuhoza!
After winning the bout, Kamaru Umuhoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Umuhoza throws a body kick that misses.
Machin moves out of range of the body kick.
Machin misses with a kick to the body.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umuhoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Machin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Umuhoza misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Umuhoza gets tackled into the ropes by Machin. Machin maintains the clinch.
Machin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umuhoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umuhoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza digs a good hook to Machin's body.
#CL#
Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umuhoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Machin working hard to break the clinch.
Machin prevents Umuhoza from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Umuhoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Machin misses with a series of wild punches.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Umuhoza pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Machin. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Umuhoza - the referee stops the clock and Machin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Umuhoza. Machin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Machin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Umuhoza tries to work over Machin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umuhoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Machin won't allow it.
#BC2#
Umuhoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umuhoza scores with the left hand. Machin knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machin. #T2#
Umuhoza tries to bum rush Machin with a series of wild strikes but Machin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Umuhoza does no damage.
Machin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Umuhoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umuhoza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machin in his tracks.
Umuhoza with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Umuhoza gets tackled into the ropes by Machin. Machin maintains the clinch.
Machin is trying to break the clinch but Umuhoza is controlling him.
Machin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Machin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Umuhoza lands a jab to the head.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Machin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Machin breaks from the clinch.
Umuhoza is looking to slow Machin down with leg kicks. #T3#
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machin backing away here, and Umuhoza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umuhoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Umuhoza misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Umuhoza can turn it around.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machin's elbow.
Umuhoza lands a body punch. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Umuhoza feints and then cracks Machin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machin down.
Machin tries to clinch there but Umuhoza circles away.
Umuhoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umuhoza dodges the punch combination from Machin.
Umuhoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Machin misses with a wild body shot.
Umuhoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umuhoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.#T4#
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza looks to land a right hand but Machin moved out of range.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Umuhoza pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a leg kick.
Machin tries to clinch up but Umuhoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Umuhoza blocks a head kick by Machin.
#CL#
Machin takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Umuhoza.
Machin prevents Umuhoza from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Machin breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Machin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamaru Umuhoza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Umuhoza throws a hook but Machin avoids it easily.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machin throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Machin misses with a looping right.
Umuhoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Machin is just out of range.
Machin throws a quick counter head kick but Umuhoza was just out of range.
Machin throws a head kick that misses.
Umuhoza with a hook.
Machin throws a series of strikes that have Umuhoza backpedaling.
Machin takes a swing at Umuhoza's ribcage but misses.
Machin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Machin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Umuhoza manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Machin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machin. That did some damage!
Machin with a nice calf kick.
Nice cross by Machin.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a lazy right hand but Machin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machin misses with a looping left.
Umuhoza lands the left hand.
Umuhoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machin.
Umuhoza clobbers Machin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umuhoza takes one on the button.
Machin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Umuhoza tries to land a leg kick but Machin saw it coming and moves away.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machin misses with a hook.
Machin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umuhoza.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Machin.
Miguel Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umuhoza jabs at Machin's body.
Machin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Machin has closed the distance and engaged Umuhoza in a clinch.
Machin misses with a body punch.
Machin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machin is trying to push Umuhoza away but Umuhoza has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Machin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machin checks a low kick from Umuhoza.
Machin swings for the body but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Machin doesn't manage to clinch there - Umuhoza circles away.
Machin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Umuhoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Umuhoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machin wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Umuhoza pushes Machin away with a front kick.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umuhoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umuhoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Machin clinches with his opponent.
Machin keeps control of Umuhoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machin.#T4#
Machin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Umuhoza tries to break free but Machin pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Machin.
Machin throws a hook to the side of Umuhoza's head but Umuhoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Umuhoza misses the jab.
Machin tries to counter by clinching up but Umuhoza breaks away and moves out of range.
Machin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Machin.
Machin tries to clinch
and Umuhoza counters with a left to the body.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Umuhoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Machin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Machin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umuhoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machin throws a combination. Umuhoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Machin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machin is looking to clinch but Umuhoza is avoiding it.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Machin jumps back.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Machin misses its target.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin misses with a head kick.
Umuhoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machin avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Machin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Umuhoza. Machin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machin throws the kick towards the body but Umuhoza avoids it.
Machin punishes Umuhoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Umuhoza looks to throw the jab but Machin is out of range.
Machin walks into a stiff left hand from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza avoids the head kick by Machin.
Machin misses with a head kick.
Machin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umuhoza.
Machin lands a two punch combo.
Machin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Machin blocks the low kick.
Machin throws a series of punches but Umuhoza avoids them all with ease.
Machin slips a straight right by Umuhoza.
Machin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umuhoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Machin.#T2#
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Machin clinches with his opponent.
Machin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Machin misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Machin misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umuhoza misses with a kick to the body.
Machin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machin wants to clinch.
Machin tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machin slips a jab and a cross from Umuhoza.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machin jabs at Umuhoza's body.
Machin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick.
Umuhoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Umuhoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machin tries to bum rush Umuhoza with a series of wild strikes but Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umuhoza tries to counter with a clinch but Machin shakes him off and moves away.
Umuhoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Machin moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Machin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Machin avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes. #BC2#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch.
Umuhoza throws a right hand that Machin ducks under and follows up with a left that Machin also avoids with ease.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Machin.
Umuhoza scores with a head kick. Machin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machin doesn't manage to clinch there - Umuhoza circles away.
Umuhoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Machin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Umuhoza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Umuhoza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Umuhoza throws a push kick but Machin slaps the foot to one side.
Machin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Umuhoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Machin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Machin misses the target.
Umuhoza 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.
Machin lands with a nice body punch.
Umuhoza lands a head kick. Machin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamaru Umuhoza.
I think Umuhoza 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kamaru Umuhoza!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kamaru Umuhoza!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Miguel Machin!
Kamaru Umuhoza wins by split decision!
A victorious Kamaru Umuhoza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AKF 17 | Blackmane vs. Turner
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
Darkness Shadow really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 150.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Miguel Machin was cancelled. |
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Event:
AKF 12 | Duanesboy vs. Rram
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Hurzshewt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machin.
Nice uppercut lands for Machin. That snapped Hurzshewt's head back.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Machin drives through and clinches with Hurzshewt against the ropes.
#BC2#
Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machin lands a jab to Hurzshewt's midsection.#CL2#
Machin has closed the distance and engaged Hurzshewt in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hurzshewt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short body shot lands from Machin as the two fighters clinch.
Machin lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Machin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Machin gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin lands a right hand. #BC2#
Machin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Machin finds it's target.#ROC2#Hurzshewt is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pozpurk Hurzshewt has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Machin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Hurzshewt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Hurzshewt breaks from the clinch.
Hurzshewt seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Machin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Machin misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Machin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Machin clinches up with Hurzshewt and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurzshewt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machin tries to land a front kick but Hurzshewt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurzshewt throws a quick counter head kick but Machin was just out of range.
Machin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurzshewt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2##CL2#
Machin clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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#
Machin clinches up with Hurzshewt and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hurzshewt is trying to break the clinch but Machin is controlling him.
Hurzshewt is trying to push Machin away but Machin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Machin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurzshewt, pushing him back against the ropes.
Machin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Hurzshewt manages to break the clinch.
Hurzshewt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Machin clips Hurzshewt with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Hurzshewt a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#T3#
Hurzshewt backs away from a small jab... but Machin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hurzshewt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Machin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Miguel Machin!
A less than humble Miguel Machin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Ambush 9
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Machin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bose fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bose lands a nice looking body shot.
Bose stuns Machin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bose takes a swing at Machin's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Machin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Machin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Bose to counter with a crisp jab.
Machin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bose counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bose throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Machin misses its intended target.
A jab from Bose finds it's way through Machin's defenses.
Bose connects with a right hand. Machin shakes it off.#ROC#Machin is rocked!
Bose knocks out Machin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bose before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bose picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Bose!
Remy Bose took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; J Gay G! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gay G pushes Machin up against the cage in a clinch.
Machin is trying to pull guard but Gay G turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machin jumps guard but Gay G stands there with Machin around his waist. Machin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Gay G lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gay G (2) vs (0) Machin#SUB#
Gay G is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gay G seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gay G is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gay G is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Gay G not doing much here.
#SUB#
Machin is defending against the submission attempts here by Gay G.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
Machin wants to improve his position but Gay G is controlling well.
Gay G has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gay G (5) vs (0) Machin#SUB#
Gay G looking to isolate an arm here. Machin doesn't see it coming and as Gay G extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gay G!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). J Gay G!
J Gay G 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Machin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michel's guard.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Michel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Michel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machin's guard. #REVB#
Michel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
Michel wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Michel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machin keeping full guard, as Michel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Michel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Michel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Machin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michel is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Michel wants to improve his position but Machin is controlling well.
Machin wants to free his trapped foot but Michel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Michel trying to control here.
#T3#
Machin is looking to advance position but Michel won't allow it.
Michel trying to control here.
Michel punching from the bottom.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Michel defending well.
Michel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Michel trying to control here.
Michel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Michel trying to control here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Michel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Michel defends the submission attempt.
Michel tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Michel actively working from the bottom here.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Michel defending well.
Michel is pressing down on Machin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Machin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michel did well to prevent Machin getting side control.
Michel is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michel avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Michel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage.
Machin tries to pass to full mount but Michel defends it.
Michel trying to control here.
Miguel Machin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machin trying to mount his opponent but Michel defends it.
Michel tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin is trying to control. Michel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Michel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage. #T1#
Machin wants to pass the guard but Michel is defending well. #SUB#
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Michel tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Machin wants to control but Michel is keeping him busy.
Michel wants to control but Machin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michel is looking to improve his position.
Machin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michel can do to turn this around?
Michel is pressing down on Machin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Machin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michel keeps working.
Machin working away.
Michel is not content to let Machin control the position.
Michel tries to buck Machin off but Machin is having none of it.
Michel can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Machin working away.
Machin slows the pace down.
Michel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Machin stalls from top position.#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michel is trying to control Machin's posture but Machin avoids it. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michel has escaped the position, nice work there. #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#
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Machin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's Michel going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michel is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Machin dives in and scores a takedown into Michel's guard.
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin advances to half guard.
Michel wants to get back to full guard.
Machin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Michel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Michel defending well.
Michel moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Michel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Michel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machin is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Michel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Machin rolls with it to try and escape but Michel cranks on the arm and Machin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryce Michel! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Konstantin Kuznetsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin.
Kuznetsov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Kuznetsov has Machin up against the cage in a clinch.
Machin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Kuznetsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuznetsov is working for takedown but Machin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machin 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.#TD#
Kuznetsov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kuznetsov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuznetsov (4) vs (0) Machin
Kuznetsov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Machin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuznetsov is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Machin manages to get to full guard.
Machin keeping full guard, as Kuznetsov tries to pass. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Machin.
Machin has his hands on Kuznetsov's head, controlling the position.
Kuznetsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard. #T3#
Machin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machin is controlling Kuznetsov's posture.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Machin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Kuznetsov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuznetsov postures up.
#T6#
Kuznetsov pushes down on Machin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuznetsov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Machin keeping hold of Kuznetsov's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuznetsov is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Machin wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuznetsov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuznetsov is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuznetsov (7) vs (0) Machin
Machin is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Machin prevents Kuznetsov from taking his back.
Machin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov content just to control the position here. #T10#
Machin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machin is still trying to improve position.
Kuznetsov controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Machin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Machin is trying to escape the mount.
Kuznetsov content just to control the position here. #T12#
Machin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace.
Machin tries to get to full guard but Kuznetsov has control of the leg.
Machin is trying to control but can't.
Kuznetsov controlling the action here.#T13#
Kuznetsov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Machin is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin is looking to get back to full guard here but Kuznetsov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuznetsov (10) vs (0) Machin
Machin wants to control but Kuznetsov postures up.#T14#
Kuznetsov just content to control the position.
Machin tries to improve position but can't.
Machin being controlled for a moment.
Machin tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuznetsov takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PANDA 83
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Day shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machin's guard.
Machin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Day with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Day is fighting to break Machin's control of his arms but Machin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Day has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Day throws a strike but Machin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Day has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machin has managed to get both his arms back between Day's legs - danger averted.
Machin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Day's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Machin trying to control from half guard but Day is working away. #T1#
Day tries to get to full guard but Machin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Day is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Day looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Machin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Day manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Day won't allow Machin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Machin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Day sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Machin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Machin wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machin pulls his head out easily.
Machin wants to take a breather but Day is having none of it. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Machin sits in half guard.
Day slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Day has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Machin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Day has tightened it up now! Machin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Morris Day!
A victorious Morris Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
PANDA 69
Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Machin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakua scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Machin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin preventing the sweep.
Machin wants to control from the top but Jakua keeps moving.
Jakua pulls Machin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machin stands and throws Jakua's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jakua has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Machin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Machin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jakua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machin but great work by Jakua.
Machin manages to get back to half guard.#SU#
Jakua decides to return to a standing position.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jakua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.#T2##TD2#
Machin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jakua manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jakua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Machin fails to land the takedown.
Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Machin's belly button to the back.
Machin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jakua jabs Machin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jakua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jakua counters with a right hand to the body.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Jakua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machin goes for a double leg but Jakua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jakua continues to drive forward.
Machin goes for a double leg but Jakua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jakua continues to drive forward.
Machin looks winded!#T3#
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
Machin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jakua counters with a right hand to the body.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakua stuns Machin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jakua lands a nice looking body shot.
Jakua is looking to wear down Machin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jakua digs a good body shot into Machin's ribs.
Jakua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machin at a distance.
Jakua with a nice cross.
Jakua throws a shot to the body.
Jakua clobbers Machin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jakua jabs at Machin's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakua lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Machin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jakua defends it well.
Jakua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jakua lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Machin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jakua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Jakua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
Machin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jakua lands a body shot.
Jakua digs a good hook to Machin's body.
Jakua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin fails with the takedown
and Jakua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Jakua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jakua scores with a jab to the body.
Machin fails with the takedown.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machin walks into a stiff left hand from Jakua.
Miguel Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Jakua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Jakua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jakua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machin. Machin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Machin is rocked!
Jakua scores with a hook to the body. Machin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakua finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Jakua ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Machin clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kris Jakua!
Kris Jakua 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:
PANDA 60
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Goromaru shoots in and drives through. Machin sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Machin misses
and Goromaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machin cracks a nice hook into Goromaru's ribs.
Goromaru swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Machin misses the body punch
and Goromaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Goromaru moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goromaru throws a leg kick which misses Machin's front leg but catches the back leg as Machin tries to avoid it.
Machin misses with a looping right.
As Machin backs away, Goromaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goromaru throwing a counter right hand but Machin manages to avoid it.
Goromaru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machin in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Machin.
Machin darts in trying to clinch
and Goromaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goromaru drops Machin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Goromaru follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikiya Goromaru!
A relieved looking Rikiya Goromaru 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:
PANDA 48
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Day looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machin is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Machin trying to control the position here.
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Day has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Day throws a strike but Machin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machin defends it easily.#SUB#
Day is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machin defends it easily.
Day keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass. #T1#
Machin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Day is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machin passes to side control. #SUB2#
Machin tries for a kimura but Day is defending well. #SUB2#
Machin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machin wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Day sees it coming and defends easily.
Machin trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it. #T2##SUB#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Day is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Day manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2#
Machin gets to his feet. Day looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Day shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machin as he avoids it easily.
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machin connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Machin throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Day tries to counter with a takedown but Machin is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Machin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day tries for a takedown but Machin circles away easily
and Machin counters with a stiff right hand.
Day is breathing heavily.
Machin stuffs the takedown attempt from Day. Day gets slowly back to his feet.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Machin gets caught flat footed, as Day shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machin wants to stand up but Day is controlling him.
Day throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Machin is taking a breather. Day says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Day tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Day is in trouble now - Machin has advanced to mount!
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Machin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Day to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Day shrugs it off.
Day is wriggling around trying to escape.
Day regains half guard.#SUB2#
Machin is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin 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#
Machin slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Machin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machin connects with a crisp jab.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Machin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Day dives in and grabs Machin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes down on Day's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Machin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machin avoids it really well and circles away.
Machin jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machin is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Machin circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machin misses with the combination.
Machin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morris Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Day eats them both and turns towards Machin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Machin. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day shoots in and drives through. Machin sprawls well.
Machin lands a nice shot to the body.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Day is rocked!
Day takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machin duly obliges.
Machin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Machin lands with a right that hurts Day. Day looks to clinch but Machin throws a short knee that drops Day. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Miguel Machin!
A very excited looking Miguel Machin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richter tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richter to the ground. Richter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Richter.
Richter lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Richter. That snapped Machin's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Richter as Machin shoots in.
Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Richter lands a really nice looking cross but Machin seems unphased.
Richter lunges at Machin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machin's hand.
Richter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Richter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin dives in and grabs Richter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richter pushes down on Machin's head and hops out.#CL#
Richter rushes Machin and presses him up against the cage.
Richter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richter lands with a left to the head.
Machin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richter to keep the fight standing.#T1##BC#
Richter breaks the clinch.
Machin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richter jabs Machin right on the nose. Machin blinks but takes it well.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machin's hands.#ROC#Machin is rocked!
Richter ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Machin out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Richter! |
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Event:
PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day dives in and grabs Machin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes down on Day's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Machin as Day shoots in.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Machin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Machin tries to sprawl but Day drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Day drops an elbow to the side of Machin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Day throwing shots but Machin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machin has his hands on Day's head, controlling the position.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Machin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Machin controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Day landing some decent shots from guard.
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Machin.
Machin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Machin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day scoring with some ground and pound.
Day is working Machin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Machin blocks nicely.
Day working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Day throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day with a nice head shot there.
Day working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Day throwing strikes but missing.
Day throws an elbow that misses. Machin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Day's guard. Nice move by Machin!#REVB##SUB#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Day working for a triangle but Machin defends it easily.
#SUB#
Day working for a triangle but Machin defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Day has his foot on Machin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Day working for a triangle but Machin defends it easily.
#SUB#
Day is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machin defends well.
Machin stands and throws Day's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Day is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Machin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Day dominated that round.
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#
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Machin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machin misses with a series of wild punches.
Day tries to counter with a takedown but Machin is quick to defend against it.
Machin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Day is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Machin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Machin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Day is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Machin frees his head nicely. Oh but Day has switched to an armbar! Machin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Morris Day!
Morris Day 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:
PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
Martin Eugen had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 149.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Miguel Machin was cancelled. |
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Event:
PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Machin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goncalves was covering up waiting for the punch and Machin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machin is pushing down on Goncalves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goncalves is fighting to maintain full guard but Machin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Machin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Goncalves is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Raymond Lee has been cut.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machin. That's going to slow Lee down. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machin. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Machin swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machin's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Machin in his guard.#REVR#
Machin is stalling in the full guard.
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Machin pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Machin is keeping busy.
Machin content to control rather than advance.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machin trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Machin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machin is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machin is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #T3#
Lee tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Machin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee trying to control but Machin postures up.
#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machin is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Machin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Machin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machin.#KD#
Machin drops Lee with a left right combo! Machin follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Lee is rocked!
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!
Machin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Machin finish him?#SUB#
Machin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Machin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Machin working away.#SU#
Machin decides to stand back up.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Machin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miguel Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Lee.
Machin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lee is looking to close the distance but Machin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lee crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lee is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Miguel Machin!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Machin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
PF26 Savitaipale v Zemin
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Collins.
Collins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Collins throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.#BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Collins has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.#BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Machin shoots in.
Machin shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.#CL#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machin, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Collins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machin regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Machin pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Machin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machin manages to end up in side control.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Machin swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin 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.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Machin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Machin is looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Collins postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Collins postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Collins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Machin goes for a double leg but Collins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collins continues to drive forward.
Machin tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins throws a combination. Machin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Collins.#T3#
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Collins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.#TD#
Collins jumps guard.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Machin wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Machin looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Machin advances to half guard.
Machin stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Machin is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins trying to hold on to Machin's head to control him but Machin postures up.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Collins is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Collins rushes Machin and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Collins takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Collins rushes Machin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Machin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Collins is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Machin works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Machin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!
#T1##SUB2#
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Machin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Machin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miguel Machin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Machin is controlling him
Collins is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Machin.
#SUB2#
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
Machin trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it. #T3#
Collins moves into full guard.
Machin trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins 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.#SUB2#
Machin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machin's head.#T4#
Collins is in close to Machin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Machin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Machin looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Collins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machin is trying to keep Collins in close.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Collins prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Machin into the cage.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins lands a jab to the head.
Machin dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Machin's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Machin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Machin in a clinch.
#BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Machin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Michael Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin.#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.#TD#
Collins gets control of Machin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin being controlled here momentarily.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collins keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass. #ES#
Collins pushes Machin off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Collins pushes Machin up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Machin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
#BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin wants to take the fight to the mat but Collins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins. #CL#
Collins drives through and clinches with Machin against the cage.
#BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machin looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.#T4#
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Machin is rocked!
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 right followed by a crushing left from Collins knocks Machin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Collins!
After the fight, Michael Collins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin looks for a takedown but Cobra sprawls well.
Machin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machin.
No luck for Machin with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machin at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Machin gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Machin trying to control the position but Cobra is working away. #T1##SUB#
Machin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Machin swings around for an armbar but Cobra sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cobra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cobra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Cobra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cobra looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Machin trying to control the position.
Cobra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Cobra drops back looking for a leg! Machin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machin manages to kick Cobra off! Cobra jumps back into Machin's guard.
Cobra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Cobra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machin pulls Cobra in close to prevent any damage.
Cobra postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cobra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cobra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobra scores with a head kick.
Machin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobra is fending him off so far but Machin persists. Nope, Cobra circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobra tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cobra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Cobra.
Machin sets himself, and Cobra steps forward looking for the clinch! Machin avoids it this time.
Cobra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobra.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobra as he jumps to the side.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sargeant Cobra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Machin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machin takes one to the chin there.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cobra clinches up with Machin and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra 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.
Cobra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Cobra.
Machin blocking some punches.
#T1#
Cobra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobra lands a right hand.
Cobra scores with a shot to the side of Machin's head. #ROC2#Machin is rocked!
Cobra lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobra misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobra misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machin.
Cobra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machin blocking some punches.
Machin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobra working aggressively here.
Cobra has a couple of punches blocked by Machin.
Cobra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cobra misses with some punches.
Cobra misses with some punches.
Cobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobra swings wildly with an uppercut but Machin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobra lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Machin to his knees! Cobra keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sargeant Cobra!
A victorious Sargeant Cobra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 1663 p4p, 197 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3650 p4p, 356 weight class). Charles comes to the ring accompanied by Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin.
Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Charles, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Charles against the ropes but Charles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Charles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Charles gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Machin
Machin is trying to work for a sweep but Charles has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (6) vs (0) Machin
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin prevents Charles from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Charles controlling from mount.
Charles prevents Machin from getting the reversal.
Machin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Charles.
Charles wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Charles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Charles looking to control but Machin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Charles.
Machin tries to hold on but Charles pushes him away.
Charles controlling his opponent.
Machin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin prevents Charles from taking his back.
Machin tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Charles controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids the attempt from Machin to control.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Charles seems content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control from the bottom.
Charles content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to hold on to Charles's head to control him but Charles postures up.
Machin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Charles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machin tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (9) vs (0) Machin
Charles controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Charles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machin is looking to escape.
Machin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Charles goes for an armbar but Machin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (9) vs (2) Machin
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machin defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Charles is pulling down on Machin's head to control his posture.
Machin pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Machin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (9) vs (5) Machin
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding Machin's attempts to control the action.
Machin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Charles regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Machin trying to move into half guard but instead Charles has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (5) Machin
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Mike Charles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3230 p4p, 301 weight class) and Wilner Fatiman (ranked 20660 p4p, 555 weight class). Machin comes to the ring accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fatiman's choice of entrance music: Zion Train. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Wilner Fatiman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fatiman sprawls well. Fatiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fatiman sprawls well. Fatiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman instigates a clinch.
Fatiman ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fatiman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatiman has his foot on Machin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machin works his way back into a safe position though.
Machin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatiman controls Machin momentarily but Machin frees himself.
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Fatiman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fatiman manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Fatiman's guard.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Fatiman pulls Machin in close to prevent any damage.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatiman is keeping the position for now.
Machin is fighting to break Fatiman's control of his arms but Fatiman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working hard here to advance position.
Machin wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving.
Machin won't allow Fatiman to sweep him here.
Machin passes Fatiman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fatiman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Fatiman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin is pressing down on Fatiman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fatiman is holding on for now.
Fatiman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatiman is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Machin is pressing down on Fatiman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fatiman is holding on for now.
Fatiman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Fatiman is defending well.
Fatiman is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fatiman is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatiman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatiman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Fatiman tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fatiman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fatiman is not content to let Machin control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman keeping hold of Machin's head, controlling as best he can.
Machin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (3) vs (0) Fatiman
Fatiman regains half guard.
Machin is looking for submissions but instead, Fatiman has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatiman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatiman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatiman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Machin (3) vs (4) Fatiman
Machin wants to control but Fatiman postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fatiman is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fatiman's best efforts.
Machin is doing well to control the position and prevent Fatiman from advancing to side control.
Fatiman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fatiman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatiman.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman postures up.
Fatiman is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fatiman is just content to waste time from the top position. Machin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fatiman trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin controls Fatiman momentarily but Fatiman frees himself.
Fatiman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machin 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.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (5) vs (4) Fatiman
Fatiman working a defensive guard here.
Fatiman wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Machin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fatiman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machin has managed to get both his arms back between Fatiman's legs - danger averted.
Fatiman 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.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatiman is keeping the position for now.
Machin looking to sit in guard and control but Fatiman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (5) vs (6) Fatiman
Fatiman tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Fatiman trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Fatiman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
Fatiman content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fatiman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatiman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (7) vs (6) Fatiman
Machin wants to pass the guard but Fatiman is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin being controlled here momentarily.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Fatiman trying to keep a closed guard but Machin is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fatiman keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machin takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After the fight, Miguel Machin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 76
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3852 p4p, 344 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3137 p4p, 303 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith wants the takedown. Machin is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machin's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Machin
Machin wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machin has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smith seems to have locked his on tight now - Machin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smith, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hot Spunk, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3091 p4p, 279 weight class) and Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 875 p4p, 98 weight class). Machin comes to the ring accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yeboah's choice of entrance music: Lionel Richie - All Night Long. On his way into the ring it seems that Miguel Machin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel Machin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yeboah drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Yeboah
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeboah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yeboah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yeboah trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machin is trying to keep Yeboah in close.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin keeping full guard, as Yeboah tries to pass.
Yeboah passes into half guard.
Yeboah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yeboah content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yeboah.
Yeboah is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
Yeboah content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah prevents Machin from improving his position.
Yeboah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machin is not content to let Yeboah control the position.
Yeboah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Yeboah 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah is keen to just control but Machin is a slippery customer.
Yeboah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yeboah is trying to work for a kimura but Machin is defending well.
Yeboah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machin is just riding it out for now. Yeboah eventually gives up the hold.
Machin wants to improve his position but Yeboah is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (5) Yeboah
Yeboah avoids the attempt from Machin to control.
Yeboah swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambulo Yeboah!
During a confident post fight interview, Sambulo Yeboah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Millennium (ranked 1259 p4p, 149 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3079 p4p, 281 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Millennium! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Millennium displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machin.
Machin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Millennium instigates a clinch.
Millennium gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Millennium (2) vs (0) Machin
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Millennium uses his free foot to push down on Machin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machin. Score +3 for passing guard: Millennium (5) vs (0) Machin
Millennium tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin is trying desperately to improve position.
Machin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin wants to hold on but Millennium pushes him away.
Millennium trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium looking to control and managing it successfully.
Millennium working for a submission but Machin is keeping him at bay.
Millennium has hold of Machin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Millennium controlling his opponent.
Millennium goes for an armbar but Machin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millennium (5) vs (2) Machin
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millennium is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millennium (7) vs (2) Machin
Millennium's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
Millennium looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Millennium looking to pass the guard.
Millennium postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Millennium thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Millennium trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
Millennium is stalling in the full guard.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin being controlled here, momentarily.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Millennium sitting in guard here, content to control.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millennium slips nicely into half guard.
Millennium is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard.
Machin wants to get back to full guard.
Millennium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Millennium trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Millennium's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Millennium is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
Millennium wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.
Machin is defending against the submission attempts here by Millennium.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Millennium wants to work for an arm triangle but Machin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Millennium wants to pass to mount but Machin is defending the position.
Millennium is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Millennium.
Machin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin is refusing to be controlled, as Millennium sits in half guard.
Millennium is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machin sees it coming and defends easily.
Millennium controlling the action here.
Millennium wants to take a breather but Machin is having none of it.
Millennium is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Millennium tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Millennium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
Millennium with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Millennium passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Millennium (10) vs (2) Machin
Millennium tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Millennium has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Millennium has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Machin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Millennium (12) vs (2) Machin
Millennium wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
Millennium takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Millennium has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Millennium gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Millennium controlling from the full mount.
Millennium trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machin is trying to escape the mount.
Millennium content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to hold on but Millennium pushes him away.
Millennium controlling from the full mount.
Machin tries to reverse the position but Millennium maintains control.
Millennium takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Millennium wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Millennium goes for an armbar but he's not got it Machin turns into him and now he's in Millennium's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millennium (12) vs (4) Machin
Millennium pulls Machin in close to prevent any damage.
Machin trying to control but Millennium is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Millennium seems keen to control Machin's posture.
Machin is looking to advance position but Millennium has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Millennium (16) vs (4) Machin
Millennium sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin tries to hold on but Millennium postures up.
Millennium controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Millennium takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Our winner, Chris Millennium, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3176 p4p, 285 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 4222 p4p, 351 weight class). Machin comes to the ring accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michael sprawls well. Michael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael closes the distance and pushes Machin back into the ropes.
Michael drags the fight down to the ground.
Michael has Machin pulled in close to control his posture.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michael holds on and takes a little breather.
Michael lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Michael
Michael is stalling in the full guard.
Michael's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machin keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Michael controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Michael 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.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Machin is keeping the position.
Michael controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Michael.
Yet more stalling tactics from Michael.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machin keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Michael passes Machin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machin tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Michael is taking a breather. Machin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More stalling from Michael.
Michael is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control from the bottom.
Michael content to control rather than advance.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Michael is very close to passing his half guard.
Michael not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michael is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
Michael content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.
Michael looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
Machin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machin trying to control the position here.
Michael stays in close to Machin's body and controls the position.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael pushes down on Machin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Michael passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Machin! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (5) Michael
Michael pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Michael wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Michael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machin wants to control but Michael is having none of it.
Machin tries to reverse the position but Michael maintains control.
Machin is just holding on here. Michael manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Machin (0) vs (8) Michael
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Michael really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Machin.
Michael with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Machin is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Michael is trying to stick to Machin's back but Machin is turning into Michael. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Michael's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Machin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (8) Michael
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now.
Machin has gone for a leg lock! Michael slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (10) Michael
Machin working a defensive guard here.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael passes Machin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michael wants to pass to mount but Machin is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael is looking for a kimura but Machin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michael to get the leverage.
Michael tries to pass to full mount but Machin defends it.
Michael performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin is looking to control Michael's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machin avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael wins on points by 10 to 2.
A less than humble Balbus Michael misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 44
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3141 p4p, 290 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2906 p4p, 272 weight class). Machin comes to the ring accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Machin has his takedown stuffed
and Shot counters by clinching up.
Machin wants a takedown.
Shot is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Machin can't fight it off and eventually Shot manages to take the fight to the floor. Machin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Shot
Shot drops back looking for a leg! Machin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machin manages to kick Shot off! Shot jumps back into Machin's guard.
Shot wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Machin is pulling down on Shot's head to control his posture.
Shot trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shot postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shot wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Machin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machin wants to control the position but Shot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Machin wants to control but Shot is keeping busy.
Shot is looking for a kimura but Machin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shot to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to hold on to Shot's head to control him but Shot postures up.
Shot trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Shot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machin defends it well.
Shot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machin is in trouble now - Shot has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (5) Shot
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (5) Shot
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Shot is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (7) Shot
Machin keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot won't allow Machin to sweep him here.
Shot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Machin is pulling down on Shot's head. It's preventing any offense from Shot, at least for the moment.
Shot trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machin looking for a sweep. Not yet Machin, not yet.
Shot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shot manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (4) vs (7) Shot
Shot has control of Machin's left arm, preventing Machin from doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Shot looking to control.
Machin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (7) vs (7) Shot
You can see the frustration on Shot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shot tries to bench press Machin off him but Machin keeps the position.
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machin trying to control the position but Shot is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to get an arm triangle but Shot is defending well.
Machin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machin wants to control but Shot is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Shot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shot manages to get back to half guard.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shot keeps working.
Shot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking to improve his position.
Machin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Shot's thigh. Shot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shot is looking for a triangle but Machin pushes his legs off easily.
Shot working a defensive guard here.
Shot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machin is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shot's guard.
Shot trying to control from the bottom.
Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shot gets back to full guard.
Shot looking for a guillotine here but Machin defends easily.
Shot looks winded!
Shot keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Shot is looking to cinch up a triangle. Machin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shot's body to avoid the submission. Shot has instead reached around Machin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shot arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Morissette throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease.
Machin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morissette sprawls and moves away.
Machin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Morissette gets caught flat footed, as Machin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morissette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Morissette is retaining full guard.
Machin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morissette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Machin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Morissette is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 4908 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob $tone (ranked 22331 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin's entrance music is Pandora's Music Box. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rob $tone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
$tone slaps away a takedown attempt from Machin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machin shoots in for a double leg but $tone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. $tone tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag $tone to the ground. $tone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin shoots for a takedown but $tone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but $tone pushes him off.
$tone wants to counter with a clinch but Machin pushes him away.
Machin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around $tone's waist but $tone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machin off to one side.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
$tone moves into the clinch.
$tone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) $tone
$tone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
$tone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin is trying to get back to full guard.
$tone is keen to just control but Machin is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
$tone trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
$tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
$tone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
$tone seems to be looking for submissions.
Machin tries to get to full guard but $tone has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
$tone trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
$tone prevents Machin from improving his position.
Machin is refusing to be controlled, as $tone sits in half guard.
$tone slows the pace down in half guard.
$tone wants to take a breather but Machin is having none of it.
$tone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
$tone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
Machin trying to keep a closed guard but $tone is proving a slippery customer.
$tone wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
$tone tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Machin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
$tone passes Machin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machin is trying to control but $tone passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (5) $tone
$tone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
$tone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
$tone just content to control the position.
Machin tries to buck $tone off but $tone is having none of it.
Machin prevents $tone from moving into mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to control $tone's posture but $tone avoids it.
$tone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no $tone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
$tone wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
$tone trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
$tone wants to take a breather but Machin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for $tone.
$tone wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
$tone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (8) $tone
$tone working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machin is not content to let $tone control the position.
$tone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
$tone controlling the position.
$tone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
$tone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machin has escaped the position, nice work there.
$tone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
$tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
Machin sneaks back into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin won't allow $tone to pass to mount.
Machin is pressing down on $tone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
$tone stays in close to Machin's body and controls the position.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
$tone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
$tone looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
$tone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Machin keeping moving, preventing $tone from controlling successfully.
Machin is controlling $tone's posture.
$tone looking to sit in guard and control but Machin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (8) $tone
$tone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (5) vs (8) $tone
Machin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but $tone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. $tone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but $tone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
$tone manages to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
$tone manages to get to full guard.
$tone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
$tone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machin slips nicely into half guard.
Machin trying to control the action but $tone is working from the bottom.
Machin prevents $tone from improving his position.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, $tone has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control from half guard but $tone is working away.
$tone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
$tone trying to control from the bottom.
$tone wants to get back to full guard.
Machin is working for a kimura but $tone is defending it quite comfortably.
$tone is looking for a sweep. Machin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machin is just content to waste time from the top position. $tone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. $tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but $tone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
$tone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
$tone keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
$tone wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
$tone wins on points by 8 to 5.
Rob $tone is the new featherweight champion!
Rob $tone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 1337 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 4904 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Irong Kasamsun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kasamsun stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasamsun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machin! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kasamsun (4) vs (0) Machin
Machin prevents Kasamsun from moving into mount.
Kasamsun passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Machin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kasamsun (6) vs (0) Machin
Kasamsun wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
Machin is desperately trying to improve his position but Kasamsun has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun wants to take Machin's back but he can't do it this time.
Machin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Machin is trying to escape the mount but Kasamsun keeps good control and instead manages to take Machin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kasamsun (9) vs (0) Machin
Kasamsun controls the position.
Machin is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun working for the choke.
Kasamsun controlling the position well here. Machin rolled but Kasamsun kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kasamsun tries to get the hooks in deep but Machin pushed the leg off.
Kasamsun is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machin for a finish.
Kasamsun controlling from the back.
Kasamsun is looking for the choke from the back position but Machin is controlling his hands well.
Kasamsun keeps control of the position as Machin tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kasamsun is riding his opponent, not letting Machin buck him off.
Machin trying to control the position but Kasamsun manages to sink in the hooks.
Kasamsun wants to control the position but Machin frees himself and scrambles - Kasamsun manages to regain control in side control.
Kasamsun has knee on belly momentarily but Machin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kasamsun wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.
Kasamsun trying to control the pace.
Kasamsun is looking to advance position but Machin won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stalling away here and it's allowed Machin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kasamsun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kasamsun looking to sit in guard and control but Machin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (9) vs (2) Machin
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasamsun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun managing to control the position.
Machin wants to control from the top but Kasamsun keeps moving.
Kasamsun wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasamsun is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin preventing the sweep.
Kasamsun controlling Machin's posture.
Kasamsun wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Kasamsun has control of Machin's left arm, preventing Machin from doing any damage.
Machin wants to control from the top but Kasamsun keeps moving.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kasamsun has Machin pulled in close to control his posture.
Machin passes Kasamsun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Machin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kasamsun (9) vs (5) Machin
Machin trying to control but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun wants to control but Machin is having none of it.
Machin takes Kasamsun's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kasamsun (9) vs (8) Machin
Machin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Machin looking for the choke but no joy.
Kasamsun turns into Machin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (11) vs (8) Machin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking for a sweep. Not yet Machin, not yet.
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard.
Machin controlling Kasamsun's posture.
Kasamsun trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin looking for a sweep. Not yet Machin, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Kasamsun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin is pulling down on Kasamsun's head to control his posture.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun pushes down on Machin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kasamsun is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
Kasamsun wants to pass to mount but Machin is defending the position.
Machin is refusing to be controlled, as Kasamsun sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasamsun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasamsun's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kasamsun (11) vs (12) Machin
Kasamsun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Machin gets his way!
Kasamsun trying to control the hands but Machin won't let him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun tries to escape the position.
Kasamsun trying to control the hands but Machin won't let him.
Machin is looking for a choke. Kasamsun gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kasamsun manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (13) vs (12) Machin
Machin controlling Kasamsun's posture.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard.
Kasamsun is working hard here to advance position.
Machin pulls Kasamsun in close to prevent any damage.
Kasamsun trying to move into half guard but instead Machin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kasamsun (13) vs (14) Machin
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasamsun is retaining full guard.
Kasamsun wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasamsun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Kasamsun wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin being controlled here momentarily.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasamsun is keeping the position for now.
Kasamsun seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Machin won't allow Kasamsun to sweep him here.
Machin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kasamsun's guard.
Machin prevents Kasamsun from improving his position.
Machin is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasamsun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun is looking to improve his position.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Kasamsun is defending well.
Kasamsun wants to get back to full guard.
Machin is looking for a kimura but Kasamsun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage.
Machin uses his free foot to push down on Kasamsun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kasamsun. Score +3 for passing guard: Kasamsun (13) vs (17) Machin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin is working for a guillotine from mount but Kasamsun frees his head quite easily.
Kasamsun is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machin wins on points by 17 to 13.
After the fight, Miguel Machin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 4900 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty WhiteBoy (ranked 5585 p4p, 403 weight class). Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dirty WhiteBoy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machin shoots in for a double leg but WhiteBoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
WhiteBoy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Machin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
WhiteBoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
WhiteBoy shoots in and bounces Machin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) WhiteBoy
Machin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
WhiteBoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (2) WhiteBoy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhiteBoy working for a triangle but Machin defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin passes WhiteBoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WhiteBoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
WhiteBoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machin pulls his head out easily.
Machin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (5) vs (2) WhiteBoy
WhiteBoy can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if WhiteBoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
WhiteBoy is squirming around, avoiding Machin's attempts to control the action.
Machin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! WhiteBoy has his hands clasped together but Machin breaks the hold and WhiteBoy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Machin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Gracie (ranked 4476 p4p, 366 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 4539 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Machin
Machin is controlling the pace.
Machin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machin is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Machin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machin is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Machin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Machin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Machin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Machin
Machin pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Machin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Machin
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Machin is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Machin 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working for a submission of some sort.
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Machin is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (7) Machin
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (9) Machin
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (12) Machin
Machin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machin forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (15) Machin
Machin looking for the RNC.
Machin has got his arm under Gracie's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gracie has spun round into Machin's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (15) Machin
Machin looking for a sweep. Not yet Machin, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (15) Machin
Machin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (17) Machin
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machin trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Machin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machin not doing much here.
Machin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Machin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Machin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (20) Machin
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machin wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Machin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (20) Machin
Machin pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin controlling Gracie's posture.
Machin is continuing to stall.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Machin.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin managing to control the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Machin is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Machin wins on points by 20 to 13.
A very excited looking Miguel Machin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Vandelay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
Machin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vandelay counters with a nice uppercut.
Machin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vandelay.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vandelay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Art Vandelay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Machin dives in and grabs Vandelay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vandelay pushes down on Machin's head and hops out.
Machin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vandelay avoids it really well and circles away.
Vandelay scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machin takes one on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin.
Machin looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Vandelay lands a leg kick that knocks Machin off balance momentarily.
Vandelay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machin tries to clinch but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vandelay swivels and escapes.
Vandelay stalks Machin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machin's face. Machin staggers backwards, shaken.
Vandelay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machin doesn't seem bothered though.
Vandelay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machin backs up against the cage.
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!
Machin fails to land the takedown.
Vandelay stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Vandelay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vandelay jabs Machin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vandelay stuns Machin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vandelay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Vandelay connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Vandelay.
Vandelay jabs at Machin's body.
Machin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vandelay is looking to wear down Machin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vandelay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vandelay cracks Machin with a good jab.
Vandelay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vandelay thuds a left hand into Machin's body.
Vandelay throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Machin is rocked!
Machin drops his hands momentarily and Vandelay needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Machin just on the top of the head. Machin drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Machin - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Machin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baals stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin misses with a takedown
and Baals counters with a nice uppercut.
Baals rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin tries for a takedown but Baals circles away easily
and Baals counters with a nice uppercut.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin.
Machin shoots and misses
and Baals counters with a straight right hand.
Machin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Baals finds it's way through Machin's defenses.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baals punishes Machin's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Baals clinches with his opponent.
Baals prevents the takedown attempt.
Baals lands a shot to the body.
Machin looks winded!
Machin takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Machin is rocked!#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Baals.
Machin is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?
Baals unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Baals is unloading with more strikes now! Machin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Power Shark (ranked 2603 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3008 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Power Shark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Shark counters by clinching up.
Shark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shark (4) vs (0) Machin
Machin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shark.
Machin tries to roll but Shark sticks to his back.
Good control from Shark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin just trying to survive but Shark is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin tries to escape the position.
Shark keeps control of the position easily here as Machin tries to buck him off.
Shark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Machin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shark has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Machin's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Machin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shark controlling from the full mount.
Machin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machin tries to control Shark's body but Shark pushes him off. Machin squirms to his side and now Shark has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (7) vs (0) Machin
Shark has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Machin's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control the position but Shark manages to sink in the hooks.
Machin is really stuck here.
Machin trying to control but not successfully.
Machin is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is still trying to improve position.
Machin trying to control but not successfully.
Machin breaks Shark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (7) vs (2) Machin
Machin has gone for a leg lock! Shark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shark (9) vs (2) Machin
Machin looking to control.
Machin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machin controls Shark momentarily but Shark frees himself.
Shark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Machin is adopting a defensive guard.
Shark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shark controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
Machin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machin being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Machin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark continues to stall.
Machin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shark (12) vs (2) Machin
Machin looking for a sweep but Shark has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shark (14) vs (2) Machin
Shark looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working to get back to half guard.
Shark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin tries to hold on but Shark postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to get to half guard.
Shark content just to control the position here.
Machin is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Shark.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to improve his position but Shark isn't that keen on the idea.
Shark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shark (17) vs (2) Machin
Shark is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Machin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin keeps trying to improve his position.
Shark is riding his opponent, not letting Machin buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shark.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shark avoiding Machin 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Power Shark 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:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 4004 p4p, 170 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 2956 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jan as he jumps to the side.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Jan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Machin
Jan preventing the sweep.
Jan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Machin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan is fighting to break Machin's control of his arms but Machin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (2) vs (4) Machin
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jan tries to improve position but can't.
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jan struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machin's guard! Nice work there by Jan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (4) vs (4) Machin
Machin has control of Jan's left arm, preventing Jan from doing any damage.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to control the position but Jan postures up.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Machin is trying to control the position but Jan postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to sweep here but Jan controlling him for the moment.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (4) vs (6) Machin
Jan keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin pushes down on Jan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (4) vs (9) Machin
Machin tries to control but Jan wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jan gets back to half guard.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
Machin trying to control the action but Jan is working from the bottom.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
Machin is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to advance to full mount but Jan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machin is looking to pass into half guard but Jan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (9) Machin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (11) Machin
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (10) vs (11) Machin
Jan wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to control Jan's posture but Jan avoids it.
Machin is trying to improve his position.
Jan is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan working away.
Machin tries to buck Jan off but Jan is having none of it.
Jan wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
Jan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan controls the position.
Machin tries to improve position but can't.
Jan tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jan controlling from side mount.
Jan is trying to get an arm triangle but Machin is defending well.
Machin is looking to reverse the position.
Machin prevents Jan from moving into mount.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (10) vs (15) Machin
Jan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machin's arms.
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Machin keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Machin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Machin trying to control momentarily.
Jan trying to control the position but Machin manages to sink in the hooks.
Jan breaks Machin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (12) vs (15) Machin
Machin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (12) vs (19) Machin
Machin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machin but great work by Jan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (16) vs (19) Machin
And that's the end of the fight!
Machin wins on points by 19 to 16.
Miguel Machin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 2949 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastard Kakikaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bastard Kakikaza!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakikaza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakikaza is in Machin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Kakikaza
Machin controlling the position.
Machin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (2) Kakikaza
Machin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machin forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kakikaza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakikaza sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakikaza wants to control but Machin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (5) vs (2) Kakikaza
Machin is working to tighten his grip on Kakikaza's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kakikaza has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Machin is really squeezing tight and eventually Kakikaza passes out! Machin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel Machin!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Machin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Machin tries to clinch there but Old Fart circles away.
#TD#
Old Fart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machin wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Old Fart there.
Old Fart trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Old Fart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
Old Fart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Fart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Old Fart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Old Fart is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB#
Old Fart is working for a submission of some sort.
Machin is not content to let Old Fart control the position.
Machin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Old Fart.
Old Fart is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Old Fart is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Old Fart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Old Fart wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Old Fart avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Old Fart gets caught flat footed, as Machin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Old Fart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machin's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Machin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Old Fart tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Old Fart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Old Fart trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Fart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Old Fart content to stall in guard here.
Old Fart tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard. #T4#
Old Fart trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Fart is really struggling to control Machin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Machin controls Old Fart momentarily but Old Fart frees himself.
Old Fart prevents Machin from getting back to his feet.
Old Fart throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin keeping moving, preventing Old Fart from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Old Fart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Old Fart dominated that round.
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##TD#
Old Fart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Old Fart is in Machin's guard.
Machin controls Old Fart momentarily but Old Fart frees himself.
Old Fart being controlled here momentarily.
Old Fart pushing down on Machin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Fart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machin's head. #SUB#
Old Fart is working for a kimura but Machin is defending it quite comfortably.
Machin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Old Fart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Old Fart is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Old Fart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machin's head.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Old Fart is very close to passing his half guard.
Jeremy Old Fart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machin wants to improve his position but Old Fart is controlling well.
Old Fart is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machin has hold of Old Fart's hands but Old Fart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Old Fart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Old Fart is looking for a kimura but Machin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Old Fart to get the leverage. #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.#SUB#
Old Fart wants to work for an arm triangle but Machin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machin trying to hold on to Old Fart's head to control him but Old Fart postures up.
#SUB#
Old Fart seems to be looking for submissions.
Old Fart wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.
Old Fart missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Old Fart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Machin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Machin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Old Fart circles away.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy Old Fart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin. #TD#
Old Fart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Old Fart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Old Fart with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Old Fart trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Old Fart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Old Fart passes into half guard.
Old Fart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machin tries to get to full guard but Old Fart has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machin trying to hold on to Old Fart's head to control him but Old Fart postures up.
Machin is not content to let Old Fart control the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Old Fart dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Old Fart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Old Fart slows the pace down in half guard.
Old Fart is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Old Fart tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machin controls his leg. #SUB#
Old Fart is working for a kimura but Machin is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin keeping hold of Old Fart's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Old Fart throwing shots but Machin is blocking nicely.
Old Fart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Old Fart wants to free his trapped foot but Machin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Old Fart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machin is just riding it out for now. Old Fart eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Old Fart decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Old Fart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machin is staying active underneath Old Fart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Old Fart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Old Fart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Old Fart wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
Old Fart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Old Fart unloads with some shots from mount but Machin bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Old Fart jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Machin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machin and Old Fart has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Old Fart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Machin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Machin goes for a double leg but Old Fart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Old Fart continues to drive forward.
Machin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Old Fart drives through with a takedown into Machin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Machin keeping full guard, as Old Fart tries to pass.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Old Fart from controlling successfully.
Miguel Machin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Old Fart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Machin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Old Fart defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Old Fart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Old Fart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Old Fart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sudgon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machin controlling the position for now.
Machin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sudgon.
Machin won't allow Sudgon to pass to mount.
Sudgon wants to advance to full mount but Machin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Machin managing to control the position.
Sudgon trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudgon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sudgon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sudgon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sudgon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sudgon throwing strikes from guard but Machin blocks nicely.
Sudgon cracks Machin with a solid left hand.
Sudgon postures up and lands a big shot to Machin's brow.
Machin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machin controlling Sudgon's posture.
Sudgon postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Machin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sudgon working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Sudgon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sudgon manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Sudgon's guard. #SUB2#
Sudgon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sudgon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sudgon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sudgon keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Machin passes Sudgon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sudgon missing with punches from the bottom.
Machin trying to control from Sudgon's half guard. Sudgon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Sudgon has an active guard here but Machin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Sudgon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sudgon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin. #SUB#
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sudgon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sudgon is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Sudgon is holding on to half guard well.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sudgon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sudgon lands in his opponent's guard.
Sudgon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin trying to control the position here.
Machin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudgon throws an elbow that misses. Machin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sudgon's guard. Nice move by Machin!#REVR##SUB#
Machin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sudgon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machin has Sudgon in his guard.#REVB#
Sudgon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sudgon landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sudgon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sudgon postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Machin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sudgon.
Sudgon throws an elbow that misses. Machin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sudgon's guard. Nice move by Machin!#REVR#
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sudgon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sudgon keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully. #SU#
Machin stands up from Sudgon's guard - Machin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD2#
Sudgon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sudgon landing with the ground and pound.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sudgon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Machin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sudgon's guard. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sudgon is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sudgon wants to get back to full guard but Machin has passed into side control.#T3##SUB#
Machin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sudgon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Machin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Machin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Machin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Kelly.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machin.
Kelly thows a body kick. Machin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Machin avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machin doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Machin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Machin's ribs.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Machin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machin walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.#ROC2#
Machin is rocked!
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Oh Machin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machin is breathing heavily.
Machin walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kelly! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darragh Kelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Poohs gets caught flat footed, as Machin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Poohs keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Poohs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poohs has a closed guard, preventing Machin from standing up.
Poohs keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Poohs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poohs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin stands and throws Poohs's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Machin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poohs, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poohs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poohs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Machin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Machin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Machin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#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.#SUB2#
Poohs is defending against the submission attempts here by Machin.
Machin works his way into full mount! #T3#
Machin controlling from mount.
Machin tries to control but Poohs wriggling away.
Poohs is desperately trying to improve his position but Machin has a good base and remains in mount.
Machin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Poohs manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Poohs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poohs is not content to let Machin control the position.
Machin is pressing down on Poohs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poohs is holding on for 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#
Poohs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poohs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poohs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poohs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin is keen to just control but Poohs is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Poohs looking for submissions off his back.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Machin looking to score a takedown here. Poohs is defending well but Machin drives through and ends up in Poohs's guard.
Machin is pushing down on Poohs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poohs is fighting to maintain full guard but Machin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machin wants to advance to full mount but Poohs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Poohs keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Machin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poohs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poohs has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Poohs won't allow Machin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Poohs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poohs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Poohs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin! #REVB#
Poohs is not content to let Machin control the position. #SUB2#
Machin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Poohs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machin's guard! Nice work there by Poohs!
Poohs postures up.
Poohs is looking to stand up but Machin won't let him. #SUB#
Poohs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin! #REVB#
Poohs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Poohs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poohs is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Machin has hold of Poohs's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Poohs seems comfortable defending it but Machin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Poohs is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Poohs is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Machin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
After the fight, Miguel Machin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Harden (ranked 1884 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3449 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; James Harden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harden has clasped his hands together around Machin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harden (4) vs (0) Machin
Machin is letting Harden control him for a moment.
Machin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harden presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harden (6) vs (0) Machin
Machin is desperately trying to improve his position but Harden has a good base and remains in mount.
Harden pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Harden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Harden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Machin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (6) vs (2) Machin
Harden keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Harden is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Harden controlling the position.
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin has gone for a leg lock! Harden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (8) vs (2) Machin
Harden wants to pass the guard but Machin is keeping the position.
Harden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin 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.
Harden postures up.
Harden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin controls Harden momentarily but Harden frees himself.
Harden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking for a sweep. Not yet Machin, not yet.
Harden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machin keeping full guard, as Harden tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harden (8) vs (6) Machin
Harden is trying to control Machin's posture but Machin avoids it.
Machin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harden, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harden keeps working.
Harden regains half guard.
Machin is working for a kimura but Harden is defending it quite comfortably.
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harden is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Machin wants to work for an arm triangle but Harden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harden keeps working.
Harden is pressing down on Machin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harden has control of Machin's left arm, preventing Machin from doing any damage.
Machin passes Harden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Machin is trying to control the action in half guard but Harden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harden (12) vs (6) Machin
Machin is in bad spot here.
Harden looking to break Machin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Harden has the hooks in. Machin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harden is riding his opponent, not letting Machin buck him off.
Machin trying to control the hands but Harden won't let him.
Machin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harden.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control the action but Harden just sinks the hooks in.
Harden controlling the position well here. Machin rolled but Harden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Machin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Machin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harden's arms.
Harden looking to break Machin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin rolls, trying to escape but Harden keeps control of the position.
Harden controlling the position well here. Machin rolled but Harden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Machin trying to control the position but Harden manages to sink in the hooks.
Harden is persistently looking for the submission but Machin is defending it well.
Harden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harden is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Harden has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Machin's body.
Harden controlling well, preventing Machin from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harden avoiding Machin 's attempts to control his hands.
Harden has got his arm under Machin's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Machin has spun round into Harden's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (12) vs (8) Machin
Harden wants to sweep but no luck.
Harden is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harden (14) vs (8) Machin
Harden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harden takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, James Harden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3427 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lafleur!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machin fails with the takedown
and Lafleur moves into the clinch.
Machin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lafleur jumps into guard, dragging Machin to the mat.
Machin passes into half guard.
Machin 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. Lafleur tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Machin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Myers, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Myers against the cage but Myers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Machin gets a double leg takedown into Myers's guard.
Machin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Myers keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Myers can't keep his opponent in guard - Machin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Myers is defending against the submission attempts here by Machin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Myers is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Myers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Machin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machin works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Machin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Myers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Machin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Machin trying to control the position but Myers is working away. #SUB2#
Machin has an Americana. Myers didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Machin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Machin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miguel Machin!
After the fight, Miguel Machin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Machin goes for a double leg but Myers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Myers continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Machin gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Myers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Myers wants to improve his position but Machin is controlling well.
Machin wants to free his trapped foot but Myers is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Machin is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Myers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Machin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machin 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! Myers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Noriega coming out on top.
Noriega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machin on the side of the head.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a left and a right that stings Machin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Machin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Machin looks to clinch but Noriega throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Machin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Penn (ranked 3535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 18922 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. Miguel Machin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machin did well to prevent Penn getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Machin
Penn is looking for a kimura but Machin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Machin is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machin is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Machin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Penn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machin defend it? Penn steps over the head and cranks it - Machin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Penn! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 18907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Labibti Jurmagodov (ranked 5709 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pandora's Music Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Labibti Jurmagodov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Jurmagodov as Machin shoots in.
Jurmagodov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jurmagodov successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jurmagodov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jurmagodov looking for a guillotine here but Machin defends easily.
Machin pushes down on Jurmagodov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machin prevents Jurmagodov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurmagodov is still trying to improve position.
Machin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (3) vs (0) Jurmagodov
Jurmagodov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jurmagodov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jurmagodov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Machin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jurmagodov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Machin slips an arm under Jurmagodov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Machin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Machin is squeezing on Jurmagodov like an anaconda would it's prey. Jurmagodov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 19289 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3595 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pandora's Music Box. Supuaga has chosen Wanna Taki Taki as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga is pressed up against the cage. Machin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supuaga down to the mat. Supuaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Supuaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Supuaga pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin moves into the clinch.
Supuaga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machin regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Supuaga
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga forces his way into half guard.
Machin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Supuaga is very close to passing his half guard.
Supuaga trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
Supuaga is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Machin as he works his way to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supuaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supuaga preventing the sweep.
Supuaga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Supuaga passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Supuaga jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (5) Supuaga
Supuaga taking a breather here.
Supuaga moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Machin (0) vs (7) Supuaga
Supuaga controlling from the full mount.
Supuaga wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Supuaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin wants to control but Supuaga is having none of it.
Supuaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Supuaga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin can't escape the position.
Supuaga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Supuaga looking to control but Machin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Supuaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Supuaga has control of Machin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Supuaga 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to take Machin's back here but Machin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Supuaga trying to control but Machin is having none of it.
Machin tries to hold on but Supuaga postures up.
Supuaga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Machin has worked his arm free - good work by Machin!
Supuaga trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin trying to control but Supuaga flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Machin (0) vs (10) Supuaga
A bit of a pause in the action here. Supuaga controlling the positon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Supuaga controlling the position well here. Machin rolled but Supuaga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Machin fending off the submission attempt from Supuaga.
What can Machin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Supuaga.
Machin just trying to survive but Supuaga is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Supuaga is riding his opponent, not letting Machin buck him off.
Supuaga is persistently looking for the submission but Machin is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin fending off the submission attempt from Supuaga.
Machin tries to escape but Supuaga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Machin is working hard here to advance position.
Machin trying to control the position but Supuaga manages to sink in the hooks.
Supuaga is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin can't escape the position.
Machin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Supuaga looking for the choke from the back.
Supuaga just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Supuaga has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Machin has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is not going to allow Machin to sit and survive in this position.
Supuaga controlling from the back.
Supuaga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Machin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Machin can't escape the position.
What can Machin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Supuaga looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga wins on points by 10 to 0.
Maatia Supuaga gave a mention to Blue Moon in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 19272 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Scedary (ranked 6856 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin's entrance music is Pandora's Music Box. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zachary Scedary!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Machin (4) vs (0) Scedary
Scedary can't do much from the bottom here.
Machin wants to control but Scedary is keeping him busy.
Scedary regains half guard.
Machin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (7) vs (0) Scedary
Machin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scedary is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scedary is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Scedary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scedary is trying to get back to half guard.
Machin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Scedary looks calm but he's in trouble here. Machin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Scedary is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Machin lets go of the hold and Scedary can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
PFC 11 Bailey vs McGuire
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Machin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toshiyuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machin tries for a takedown but Toshiyuki circles away easily
and Toshiyuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machin has been working on his balance at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Toshiyuki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toshiyuki.
Machin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toshiyuki counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Toshiyuki that sends Machin to the canvas. Machin tries to scramble back to his feet but Toshiyuki brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Machin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Toshiyuki connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Machin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshiyuki lands a strong strike to the head of Machin. That's dazed him! Toshiyuki looking to finish here. Machin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Toshiyuki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 4- The Source
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Modesto lands with a good body shot.
Machin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Modesto throws out a counter right but Machin avoids it with no problem.
Machin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Modesto swivels and escapes.
Modesto lands with an overhand left.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Modesto counters with a straight that turns Machin's legs to rubber! Modesto pushes forward with more strikes and Machin goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Francisco Modesto!
Carlos Francisco Modesto 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:
Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Deep keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deep misses with a few strikes there.
Deep stalks Machin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machin's face. Machin staggers backwards, shaken.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deep misses with a double jab.
Deep lands a glancing blow to the side of Machin's head.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deep as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deep lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deep.
Machin tries for a takedown but Deep sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Deep.
Machin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deep sprawls and moves away.
Machin tries for a takedown but Deep sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deep wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deep. #ROC2#
Machin is rocked!#T1#
Deep grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Machin takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Deep cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Deep!
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Event:
PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Putin, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Putin against the cage but Putin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.
Putin thumps Machin with a low kick.#TD#
Machin feints and as Putin raises his hands in defense, Machin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Machin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putin! #REVB#
Putin tries to stand but Machin is controlling his head.
Machin struggling a bit here.
Putin tries to stand but Machin is controlling his head. #SU2#
Putin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machin to his feet. #T1#
Putin thumps Machin with a low kick.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Putin as he jumps to the side.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
Putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Putin feints a jab promting Machin to slip. Putin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Putin throws a head kick that Machin semi-blocks.
Putin lands a hook that stumbles Machin back into the cage. Putin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Machin to the canvas! Putin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Machin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dmitry Putin!
Dmitry Putin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gravano keeps Machin at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gravano as Machin shoots in.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin shoots in but Gravano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammy Gravano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Machin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gravano is fending him off so far but Machin persists. Nope, Gravano circles away and we're back to standing.
Machin looks winded!
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Gravano scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravano rushes Machin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Machin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gravano piles on the pressure and Machin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
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Event:
Pulse 79 - Rram vs Bop Bop
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Machin shoots in for a double leg but Yocum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt
and Yocum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yocum stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin shoots and misses
and Yocum counters with a left to the body.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Yocum counters with a two punch combo.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Yocum counters with a series of strikes. Machin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Yocum works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Machin is rocked!
Yocum dances in with a quick combination. Machin is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Yocum snaps Machin's head back. Machin stumbles backwards against the cage. Yocum steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Machin's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Machin just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Yocum!
A victorious Johnny Yocum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Kimura FC 1: The Beginning
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Machin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pllana sprawls well initially but Machin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Pllana defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Machin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pllana defend it? Machin steps over the head and cranks it - Pllana is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin and Carlos Tevez. Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. Tevez has chosen I Remember - Deadmau5 and Kaskade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Tevez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tevez moves into the clinch.
Tevez lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (0) vs (2) Tevez
Tevez pushing down on Machin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tevez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machin is not content to let Tevez control the position.
Tevez uses his free foot to push down on Machin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machin. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (0) vs (5) Tevez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tevez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machin is now in Tevez's guard. A big mistake from Tevez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (5) Tevez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tevez working a defensive guard here.
Tevez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machin is pushing down on Tevez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tevez is fighting to maintain full guard but Machin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Tevez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tevez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Machin wants to work for an arm triangle but Tevez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tevez is holding on to half guard well.
Tevez is looking for a sweep. Machin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machin is looking for a kimura here.
Tevez gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machin wants to control from the top but Tevez keeps moving.
Machin postures up.
Tevez wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Tevez keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Tevez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tevez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tevez is retaining full guard.
Tevez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tevez's guard.
Tevez tries to get to full guard but Machin has control of the leg.
Machin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tevez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tevez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tevez is looking to improve his position.
Tevez actively working from the bottom here.
Tevez wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tevez defends it well.
Tevez gets full guard.
Machin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tevez keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Machin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tevez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machin defends well.
Tevez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machin defends it easily.
Tevez working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control but Tevez is working from the bottom.
Machin passes Tevez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tevez looking for submissions off his back.
Tevez tries to get to full guard but Machin has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tevez is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tevez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machin is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tevez is doing well to control the position and prevent Machin from advancing to side control.
Tevez tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Tevez is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tevez avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tevez defends it well.
Tevez is trying is best to control the position here.
Machin is thwarting Tevez's attempts to control the position.
Machin wants to work for an arm triangle but Tevez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tevez is positioning himself well to prevent Machin advancing to mount.
Machin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tevez tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tevez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Tevez defends the submission attempt.
Tevez actively working from the bottom here.
Machin is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tevez is trying is best to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tevez is pressing down on Machin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tevez wants to sweep but no luck.
Tevez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tevez trying to keep a closed guard but Machin is proving a slippery customer.
Tevez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machin defends it easily.
Tevez working a defensive guard here.
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Tevez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tevez manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Tevez's guard.
Tevez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tevez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (5) vs (5) Tevez
Machin trying to control the position but Tevez is working away.
Machin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tevez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Machin (5) vs (9) Tevez
Machin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tevez's arms.
Tevez not allowing Machin to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tevez tightening his grip on Machin, looking for the choke.
Machin trying to control but not successfully.
Tevez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Machin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Machin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tevez gets his way!
Machin defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (7) vs (9) Tevez
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Tevez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tevez manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Tevez's guard.
Tevez looking for a sweep. Not yet Tevez, not yet.
Tevez pulls Machin in close to his closed guard and prevents Machin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tevez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tevez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machin trying to control but Tevez is working from the bottom.
Tevez controls Machin momentarily but Machin frees himself.
Tevez keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Machin looking to sit in guard and control but Tevez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (7) vs (11) Tevez
Machin keeping moving, preventing Tevez from controlling successfully.
Machin has his hands on Tevez's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tevez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tevez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tevez has Machin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (9) vs (11) Tevez
Tevez keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Machin passes Tevez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tevez defends it well.
Tevez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tevez wins on points by 11 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Tevez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin and Demarte Pena. Machin comes to the cage accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demarte Pena!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pena doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Machin tries to counter with a takedown but Pena is quick to defend against it.
Pena forces Machin back against the cage and clinches.
Machin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pena regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machin (2) vs (0) Pena
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin stopping the sweep attempt from Pena.
Machin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (5) vs (0) Pena
Machin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pena is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin 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:
Just Bleed Black Friday
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Machin takes one to the chin there.
Blaze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machin shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze connects with a leg kick. Machin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Machin fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Blaze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaze.
Blaze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin with a poor takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Blaze dips to his left and cracks Machin with an uppercut!#ROC#
Machin is rocked!
Blaze drops Machin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Blaze follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
Our winner, Santana Blaze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UGD 22:Gallagher Vs Olofson
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Biernat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Machin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Biernat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biernat is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Biernat gets back to full guard.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Biernat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biernat manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Biernat's guard.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biernat is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Biernat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Biernat is trying to stand up here but Machin is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Machin is working for a submission of some sort.
Biernat trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Machin 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. Biernat tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Machin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 67
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from DeSalvo misses the target.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
DeSalvo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machin's guard.
DeSalvo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Machin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo advances to half guard. #T1#
DeSalvo controlling the pace. #SUB#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
DeSalvo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machin defend it? DeSalvo steps over the head and cranks it - Machin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for DeSalvo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert DeSalvo!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 63
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Machin is just out of range.#TD#
Machin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machin wanted to stand there but Aldo had control of the position.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Machin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Aldo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machin uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Machin wants to stand but Aldo has his arm trapped. #T1##SU#
Machin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aldo to his feet. #TD2#
Aldo feints and as Machin raises his hands in defense, Aldo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aldo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
Aldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machin looking for a sweep. Not yet Machin, not yet. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a triangle but Aldo pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Machin 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.
Aldo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machin 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.
Aldo advances position into side control!
Machin is trying to improve his position.
Aldo trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Machin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Aldo seems content to control.
Let's hope that Aldo 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Aldo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machin can't keep his opponent in guard - Aldo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aldo enables Machin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aldo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Machin is looking to pass into half guard but Aldo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aldo is in guard.#REVB#
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've been informed that Aldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machin wants to stand but Aldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Machin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.#SU#
Machin gets to his feet - Aldo follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Aldo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Aldo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aldo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Machin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Machin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.
Machin wants to control but Aldo is keeping him busy.
Machin passes into side control, despite Aldo's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Aldo is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Machin decides to stand back up. Machin steps back and let's Aldo get back to his feet.#CL2#
Aldo gets a clinch. #TD#
Machin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aldo can't fight it off and eventually Machin manages to take the fight to the floor. Aldo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Aldo has his foot on Machin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machin works his way back into a safe position though.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU#
Machin stands up and waves to Aldo to follow him. #TD#
Machin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.
Aldo tries to kick Machin off but Machin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Machin is controlling well.
Aldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Machin works his way into side control.
Miguel Machin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SU#
Machin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Machin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Machin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Machin prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Machin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aldo is pushing Machin's head away, looking to escape. Machin manages to hold on to the position though.
Aldo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machin is trying to get back to full guard.
Aldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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##TD#
Machin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.
Aldo tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Machin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aldo!
Machin looking to control but Aldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Machin working for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo wants to hold on but Machin pushes him away.
Machin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Machin looking to finish with strikes here!
Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machin controlling from the full mount.
Machin throws some wild stikes that Aldo manages to avoid easily.
Machin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Aldo is desperately trying to improve his position but Machin has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Machin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Machin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SU#
Machin is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD#
Machin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aldo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aldo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Machin's thigh. Machin counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a triangle but Aldo pushes his legs off easily.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Machin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Machin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machin 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Hype Wars 2
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Giano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Giano showed some decent athleticism there.
Giano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machin is looking for a sweep. Giano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machin is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Giano wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Machin's closed guard. He's half up but Machin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Machin pivots and extends the arm, Giano falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Machin! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Machin!
A very excited looking Miguel Machin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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