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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1# Yourface doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Yourface shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Yourface tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range. Yourface misses with a takedown #TD2# and Machado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yourface's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Yourface is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado forces his way into half guard. Machado wants to pass the guard but Yourface is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yourface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Yourface's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Machado wants to control but Yourface is keeping him busy. #T1# Yourface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Machado trying to control the action but Yourface is working from the bottom. Machado stops Yourface from getting back to his feet.
Machado is pressing down on Yourface's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yourface is holding on for now. #ES# Yourface has one foot on Machado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Machado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yourface to the mat! Yourface manages to get full guard. Yourface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Machado trying to control here.
#T2# Machado wants to get back to full guard. Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yourface is working away from the top position though. Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Yourface sits in half guard. #T3# Yourface is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position. Yourface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Yourface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Yourface with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Machado is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yourface throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Machado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machado. #T4# Yourface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Yourface trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. Machado should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Yourface is really struggling to control Machado but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2# Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yourface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yourface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Yourface is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcio Machado will probably get the nod. That's time! Yourface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Machado gets the takedown into side control. Yourface struggling a bit here. Machado controls the position. Yourface is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it. Machado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yourface is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yourface sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yourface is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard. Machado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yourface haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Yourface keeps control of the position for the meantime. Machado prevents Yourface from improving his position. Yourface trying to control but Machado postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yourface shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Machado closes the distance and clinches.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Machado lands a takedown into guard.
Yourface keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. Machado 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. Machado trying to control but Yourface is working from the bottom. Machado advances position into side control! Machado trying to control the position but Yourface is working away. #T3# Machado working away. Machado looking to control but instead Yourface has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Yourface makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yourface. Machado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Machado wants to control from the top but Yourface keeps moving. Yourface is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Machado wants to control from the top but Yourface keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado. Yourface seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcio Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yourface is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Yourface circles away and we're back to standing. Yourface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A big right from Yourface misses. Yourface leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. As Machado looks to move away, Yourface throws a big counter combo but Machado just gets out of the way. Yourface slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat. Neal Yourface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcio Machado. Machado fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Machado moves into the clinch. Machado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yourface pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1# Machado fails to land the takedown. Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yourface goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward. Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Yourface tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yourface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Yourface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yourface moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off. Yourface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yourface somewhat.#T2# Yourface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yourface gets slowly back to his feet. Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Yourface sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2# Machado gets a takedown into half guard. Yourface wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Yourface desperately trying to maintain half guard. Yourface wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it. Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Marcio Machado has got the better of the ground game so far. Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourface is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Yourface tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yourface manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Yourface is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch. Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yourface as he avoids it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Machado shoots in for a double leg but Yourface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Neal Yourface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcio Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Yourface throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Neal Yourface showed his dominance in that final round. I think Machado 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcio Machado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Yourface shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yourface showed some decent athleticism there. Ayala tries to kick Yourface off but Yourface keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Yourface blocks the strikes from Ayala.
Yourface is figuring out what he wants to do next. Ayala tries to kick Yourface off but Yourface keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Yourface looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ayala tries to roll over but Yourface keeps him under control.#SUB2# Yourface seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ayala trying to control from the bottom.
Ayala wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Yourface 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. Ayala tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yourface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neal Yourface!
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