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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel darts in looking for a takedown but Machan gets double underhooks and turns Steel into the cage.
Machan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel defending well as Machan loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Steel misses.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Machan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Machan misses the target.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Machan throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Machan off the cage and back into range.
Machan ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Machan swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machan.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Machan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machan loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.#T2#
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Steel throws a combination. Machan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steel checks a low kick from Machan.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machan throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel connects with a right hand. Machan shakes it off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machan throws out the jab. #T3#
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Machan misses
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machan misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machan just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machan.
Machan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A big right from Steel misses.
Machan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Machan is predictable there
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Machan throws a body kick that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Steel catches Machan right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this 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!
Machan shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machan can do to turn this around?
Machan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Machan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel has control of Machan's left arm, preventing Machan from doing any damage.
Machan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Bear's Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Machan throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Machan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Steel is trying to control the position but Machan postures up.
Steel has Machan pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Machan wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel not doing much here.
Steel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machan is looking to improve his position.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machan defending well though.
Machan is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel is just content to waste time from the top position. Machan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Machan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Machan slips the punch.
Steel backing away here, and Machan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Richard Machan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machan eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel tests Machan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Victor Steel is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machan.
Machan tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machan ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Machan with the counter takedown but Steel avoids it easily.
Machan shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Machan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Machan is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Steel dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Machan walks into a jab.
Machan throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machan misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel thuds his right hand into Machan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machan misses the body punch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machan slips a straight right by Steel.#T1#
Steel looks to land a right hand but Machan moved out of range.
Machan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machan takes one to the side of the head.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machan in his tracks.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machan tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
No luck for Machan with that takedown attempt.
Victor Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Machan swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Machan misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machan thows a leg kick but Steel checks it
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Victor Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Steel.#TD2#
Machan dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machan counters with a nice body shot.
Machan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Steel misses.
Machan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machan throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Machan looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Machan shows good takedown defense.
Machan feints the counter takedown.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Victor Steel!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Victor Steel!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Victor Steel!
Victor Steel wins by unanimous decision!
Victor Steel got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Island combat four
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maksim closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Machan dives in and scores a takedown into Maksim's guard.
Maksim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Machan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machan stays in close to Maksim's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machan controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Maksim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maksim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maksim controlling Machan's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maksim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machan controls the pace.
Machan lands a couple of digs.
Machan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maksim trying to keep a closed guard but Machan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Maksim looking for subs off his back but Machan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machan not doing much here.
Machan tries to pass to full mount but Maksim defends it.
Maksim gets full guard.#SUB#
Maksim looking for a guillotine here but Machan defends easily.
Machan is in close to Maksim's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Machan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maksim's head.
Maksim working a defensive guard here.
Machan is in close to Maksim's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Maksim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Machan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machan postures up.
#SUB#
Machan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maksim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machan controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Maksim working for a triangle but Machan defends it easily.
Machan 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.
Maksim trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Maksim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machan is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maksim working for submissions but it's allowed Machan to get to half guard.
Maksim trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Machan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Machan shoots in for a takedown but Maksim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a stiff right hand.
Maksim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maksim counter with a right hand.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Maksim punishes Machan's body with a nice straight punch.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a right hand to the body.
Maksim lands with a straight right. Machan didn't see that one coming.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machan.
Maksim digs a good hook to Machan's body.
#T2#
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Maksim counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Maksim breaks from the clinch.
Richard Machan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Maksim. Beautiful body shot.
Machan has his takedown stuffed
and Maksim counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maksim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Maksim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Maksim lands.
Maksim scores with a hook to the body. Machan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maksim stalks Machan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machan's face. Machan staggers backwards, shaken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maksim.
Maksim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machan walks into a left hand.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan Maksim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a series of strikes. Machan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maksim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maksim lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Maksim.
Maksim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maksim scores with a sloppy right hand. Machan should have avoided that one.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maksim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machan throws a lazy uppercut
and Maksim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machan thinking.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan working away.
Machan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Machan is looking to take a break and control but Maksim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maksim taking a bit of punishment here - Machan scoring with strikes.
Machan working away.
Machan landing strikes.
Maksim struggling a bit here.
Machan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maksim to see if he's OK.
Maksim is trying to control Machan's posture but Machan avoids it.
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. #T2#
Maksim tries to improve position but can't.
Maksim is trying to control Machan's posture but Machan avoids it.
Maksim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maksim is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.#T3##TD2#
Machan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Maksim manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maksim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machan can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Maksim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maksim scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Maksim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maksim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maksim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maksim works Machan's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Maksim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Maksim. Beautiful body shot.
Maksim works Machan's body with a nice hook.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Maksim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maksim 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Maksim!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Maksim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Island Combat one
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez cracks Machan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Machan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
Machan misses with a combination
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan looks for a takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Machan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machan is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machan's hands.
Machan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Machan circles away and keeps his distance.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Machan's body.
Machan walks into a left hand.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Machan needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Machan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machan gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Gonzalez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
Machan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Machan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gonzalez!
Gonzalez tries to buck Machan off but Machan is having none of it.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Machan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Machan scores with punches from side control.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.
Machan working the head with strikes. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face as Machan controls the position.
Machan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.
Machan slows the pace down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzalez tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez is trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machan is putting a hurting on Gonzalez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gonzalez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Machan slips to the side#TD2#
and Machan counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzalez is trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gonzalez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gonzalez tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gonzalez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez manages to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Machan there.
Machan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Machan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Machan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
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.
Machan not doing much here.
Machan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Machan prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Machan is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machan pulls his head out easily.
Machan trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
Machan controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Machan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jab by Gonzalez.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Machan misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Machan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Machan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gonzalez has an active guard here but Machan has managed to pass into half guard.
Gonzalez manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machan controls the pace.
Machan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Gonzalez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Machan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gonzalez has his foot on Machan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gonzalez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machan uses it to pass to side control.
Machan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Machan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Machan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gonzalez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Machan is staying tight to Gonzalez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Machan controlling the position.
Let's hope that Machan 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.
Gonzalez is trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Machan controls the position from side control.#T3#
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Machan working the ground and pound.
Gonzalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gonzalez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gonzalez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Machan connects with a decent elbow.
Gonzalez trying to remain calm as Machan controls from the top position.
Gonzalez tries to buck Machan off but Machan is having none of it.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Machan is putting a hurting on Gonzalez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gonzalez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machan staying calm.
Gonzalez tries to bench press Machan off him but Machan keeps the position.
Machan controlling the position.
Richard Machan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machan working the ground and pound.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Machan really 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.
#R4#
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Machan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Machan counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzalez fights it but they end up in guard.
Machan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machan is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Machan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez scores with the left hand. Machan knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Machan right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machan.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nate Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
Machan shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez. #T2#
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Machan keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
Nate Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Machan circles away.
Machan walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Machan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez leaves Machan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Machan ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machan is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Machan circles away.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machan.
Machan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machan shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.#T4#
Machan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonzalez with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Machan's belly button to the back.
Machan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machan.
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Machan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Machan with an uppercut!
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez had his way with Richard Machan in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Gonzalez lands a jab to the head.
Machan shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Machan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez jabs Machan right on the nose. Machan blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Machan slips to the side#TD2#
and Machan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gonzalez's guard.
Machan stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Machan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machan is continuing to stall.
Gonzalez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Machan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
Machan takes one to the chin there.
Nate Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Machan walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machan backs up against the cage.
Machan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machan shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
Jab by Gonzalez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
#TD2#
Machan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machan is in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machan trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Machan preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzalez being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machan can do to turn this around?
Machan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Machan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonzalez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gonzalez. That one must have hurt.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Machan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Machan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzalez scores with a hook.#T4#
Machan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machan thinking.
Nate Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Machan's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Machan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machan lands in his opponent's guard.
Machan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Machan throws a big elbow that misses.
Machan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzalez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Gonzalez!
Nate Gonzalez is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Nate Gonzalez 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:
Show me
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bennett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Machan takes one on the button.
Bennett tests Machan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bennett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machan eats them both and turns towards Bennett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bennett lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Richard Machan has been cut.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Machan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bennett's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Machan from controlling successfully.
Machan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machan postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
Machan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Machan 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.
Machan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machan looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Machan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennett's head. #SUB2#
Machan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Machan is looking for a kimura here.
Machan is nestled in close to Bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Machan not doing much here.
Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Machan wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machan slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.#SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Machan.
#SUB2#
Machan is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chance Bennett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Machan's cut.
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#
Bennett sizes up Machan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Machan counters with a single leg into guard. Bennett didn't expect that.
Machan stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machan advances to half guard.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machan scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Bennett is rocked!
Machan is nestled in close to Bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bennett is hurt! He's hurt bad - Machan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bennett from any more punishment! Congratulations to Machan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Machan!
Richard Machan 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:
Cutthroat Island
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Machan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herculano tries to avoid it but Machan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herculano to the ground. Herculano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machan manages to circle out of the way.
Machan dives in and grabs Herculano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herculano pushes down on Machan's head and hops out.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machan.
Machan throws a hook but Herculano blocks it.
Machan throws a right hand that misses
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herculano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machan.#T1#
Machan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Herculano defends well and Machan ends up having to push Herculano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machan tries for a takedown but Herculano circles away easily
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Richard Machan has been cut.
Machan misses with a straight left.
As Machan tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Machan manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Machan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.#T2##SUB2#
Machan is trying to get an arm triangle but Herculano is defending well.
Machan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herculano to see if he's OK.
Machan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Machan working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Machan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Herculano is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Machan!
A relieved looking Richard Machan 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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