Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Skrap Fights 75
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Machida looks to land a right hand but BySubtraction moved out of range.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Machida misses.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
BySubtraction clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the ropes.
BySubtraction controlling the action here for a moment.
BySubtraction is working Machida over against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BySubtraction has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BySubtraction obliges.
Knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Machida looks winded!
BySubtraction lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from BySubtraction.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
BySubtraction scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BySubtraction is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
BySubtraction stalling.
BySubtraction keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BySubtraction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Lyodo Machida has been cut.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
BySubtraction is pushing Machida up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for BySubtraction to work.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
BySubtraction lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
BySubtraction connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Machida is rocked!
BySubtraction lands a shot to the body.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can BySubtraction finish him?
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
BySubtraction scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BySubtraction pushes Machida back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from BySubtraction on the inside.
BySubtraction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
BySubtraction working Machida over with knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from BySubtraction - that landed with a thud.
BySubtraction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
BySubtraction lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
BySubtraction connects with a knee to the head.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction has Machida pressed against the ropes.
BySubtraction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from BySubtraction.
A body shot lands from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
BySubtraction lands with a right to the head.
A short left from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
BySubtraction creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machida's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machida drops to his knees and BySubtraction pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Addition BySubtraction!
A very excited looking Addition BySubtraction 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.

Event: Skrap Fights 68
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Does throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but Does has the dominant position.
Does blocks an uppercut.
Does displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machida up against the ropes.
Does blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Does blocks an uppercut.
Does blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida wants to take the fight to the mat but Does manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyodo Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida tries to break free but Does pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Does breaks from the clinch.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Does moved out of range nicely.
Does is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Does looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Does is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Does eventually gives up the hold.
Does throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Does is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Does thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
Does throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Does throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #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.
Machida is looking to control Does's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
Does throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Does is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Does not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Does misses with a head shot. Machida uses the momentum to regain guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Does from controlling successfully.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Does is one step ahead there.
Does missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Does working some strikes from top position.
Does missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Does throws an elbow that misses. Machida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Does's guard. Nice move by Machida!#REVR#
Machida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Does is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Does.
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Does is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Does working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Does can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Does has Machida pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Machida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Does is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Does.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Our spies down at at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform us that Does has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Does working a defensive guard here.
Machida won't allow Does to sweep him here.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machida lands a couple of digs.
Machida scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Does is rocked!
Machida stops Does from standing up.
Does is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machida postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Does covers up, he's hurt! Machida keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Machida and the ref steps in to end the fight! Machida can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyodo Machida!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lyodo Machida made sure he mentioned CAGED CROW Clothings 50$, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Winger scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one.
Winger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyodo Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Winger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Machida drives through and clinches with Winger against the cage.
Winger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Winger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winger .
Winger is working Machida over against the cage.#TD#
Machida is trying to trip Winger . He has hold of a leg but Winger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Machida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Winger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Machida manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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!
Winger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machida.
Winger tries to strike from the bottom.
Machida throwing strikes but missing.
Winger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida 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#
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machida is working Winger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Machida cracks Winger with a solid left hand.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida postures up in Winger 's guard and throws a big left but Winger blocks it.
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Winger blocks nicely.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses.
Machida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winger 's head.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Winger has wrist control.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winger is trying to keep Machida in close.
Winger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Winger is trying to keep Machida in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Winger , looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Winger against the cage but Winger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Winger connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Winger pushes him off.
Winger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winger defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyodo Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Winger clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Winger pushes him off.
Machida throws a hook but Winger blocks it.
Winger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Machida misses the target.
Era Winger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida misses with a hook
and Winger counters with a straight right hand.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Winger scoring well with a low kick there.
Winger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Winger . That snapped Machida's head back.
Winger scores with a jab.
Winger lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winger .
Machida tries to clinch up.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Winger pushes him off.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Era Winger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Winger lands with a shot to the body.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winger tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Winger .
Winger scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one.
Winger connects with a body shot.
Winger 's corner calls for a 1-2. Winger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Machida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida 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.
Winger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machida.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machida lands a nice short elbow.
Winger has his hands clasped together around Machida's back. He's all about the action.
Lyodo Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winger throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winger keeping hold of Machida's head, controlling as best he can.
Machida misses with a head shot. Winger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
Winger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Winger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machida trying to control but Winger is working from the bottom.
Winger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Winger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
Winger working a defensive guard here.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machida cracks Winger with a solid left hand.#T3#
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Winger blocks nicely.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
Machida throwing strikes but missing.
Winger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida throwing strikes but missing.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Machida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winger 's head.
Winger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Machida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Winger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winger throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Winger scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one.
Winger thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Winger lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Winger scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Machida rushes Winger and presses him up against the cage.
Winger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lyodo Machida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Machida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winger pulls Machida in close to prevent any damage.
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Machida is fighting to break Winger 's control of his arms but Winger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Winger striking off his back but it's not causing Machida any problems. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winger slaps away a takedown attempt from Machida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Winger sprawls well.
Winger connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida tries to clinch up but Winger circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Winger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Era Winger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winger .
Winger throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Winger moves away and avoids it.
Winger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winger misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Winger tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Winger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida walks into a left hand.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Winger slips the punch.
Winger thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Winger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Winger .
Machida tries to clinch there but Winger circles away.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida throws a jab when Winger was well out of range.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Winger moves away and avoids it.
Winger misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Winger . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winger .
Winger throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winger with a nice cross.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winger .
Winger connects with a solid leg kick.
Winger scores with a leg kick.
Winger throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Winger looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range. #T3#
Winger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Winger throws a nice head kick!
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Winger .
Winger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winger throws out a powerful jab.
Winger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida wants to clinch up but Winger keeps it at a distance.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger throws out a counter right but Machida avoids it with no problem.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winger lands a jab.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by Winger . Beautiful body shot.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida throws a hook but Winger avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winger ! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Winger .
Some wild striking there from Winger . #T4#
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Winger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winger throws a big shot that misses.
Winger throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winger stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida wants to clinch.
Winger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machida is out of range and Winger settles back down.
Winger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Machida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Winger 's guard.
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Era Winger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Era Winger !
Era Winger 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.

Event: JBL 16 The Purge
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Machida moves into range and clinches up with Winger.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Winger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Winger.
A short uppercut from Winger.
Winger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winger scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Machida is rocked!
Winger effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winger cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winger.
Nice body punch from Winger.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machida wants to break free but Winger has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Winger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T1#
Machida wants to break free but Winger has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Winger lands with a left to the head.
Winger is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winger is defending well.
Winger digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Winger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winger lands a shot to the body.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Winger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machida's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machida drops to his knees and Winger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Future Winger!
Future Winger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: JBL 11 Countdown
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Machida misses with a left hand
and Deth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Deth.
Deth keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Machida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machida lands in his opponent's guard.
Machida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Deth has wrist control.
Deth looking for a sweep. Not yet Deth, not yet.
Machida postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
Machida landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida won't allow Deth to sweep him here.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deth managing to control the position.
Machida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Deth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Deth looking to control.
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deth looking for a sweep. Not yet Deth, not yet.
Machida postures up and lands a big shot to Deth's brow.
Machida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Deth controlling Machida's posture.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deth is still trying to improve position.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Deth blocks nicely.
Deth has his hands on Machida's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Machida is in close to Deth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida cracks Deth with a solid left hand.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machida distracts Deth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machida throwing strikes but missing.
Machida connects with a couple of short punches.
Deth wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Deth blocks nicely.
Machida stands up over Deth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Machida scoring with some ground and pound.
Machida with a nice head shot there.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Deth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Deth.
Deth 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#
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deth is working away from the top position though.
Deth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Deth is taking a breather. Machida 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.#SUB2#
Deth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deth.
Machida controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyodo Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deth.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida tries to clinch up
and Deth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Deth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deth trying to control the position.
Deth managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deth wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deth looking to control. #T1#
Deth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard. #REVB#
Machida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Deth from controlling successfully.
Machida keeping full guard, as Deth tries to pass.
Deth landing with the ground and pound.
Deth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deth throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deth slows the pace down in half guard.
Deth is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deth not doing much here. #T3#
Machida trying to hold on to Deth's head to control him but Deth postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deth with a hook.
Machida looks to clinch
enabling Deth to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Machida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deth sprawls well initially but Machida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deth is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida wants to control from the top but Deth keeps moving.
Deth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Machida stands up over Deth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deth looking for a sweep. Not yet Deth, not yet.
Deth looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machida postures up in Deth's guard and throws a big left but Deth blocks it.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Deth blocks nicely.
Deth has momentary wrist control but Machida slips an elbow through the middle.
Deth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deth working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida keeping moving, preventing Deth from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida keeping full guard, as Deth tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lyodo Machida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Machida tries to clinch there but Deth circles away.
Machida sets himself, and Deth steps forward looking for the clinch! Machida avoids it this time.
Deth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Machida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machida lands a nice short elbow.
Deth is trying to get back to full guard.
Deth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machida scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deth is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deth is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Machida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deth is trying to control but can't.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deth keeps working.
Deth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deth controlling the position well.
Deth wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Machida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machida is thwarting Deth's attempts to control the position.
Deth is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Machida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deth tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Deth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machida.
Deth preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Machida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deth is in trouble now - Machida has advanced to mount!
Deth tries to reverse the position but Machida maintains control.
The referee warns Deth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deth tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Deth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Deth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Machida is thwarting Deth's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machida connects with a nice short shot to Deth's temple.
Deth wants to get back to full guard.
Machida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deth gets full guard.
Deth working a defensive guard here.
Machida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Deth has wrist control.#T4#
Machida preventing the sweep.
Deth looking to control.
Deth trying to control the position here.
Deth tries to strike from the bottom.
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machida scoring with some ground and pound.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Deth.
Deth is controlling Machida's posture.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Deth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida trying to control but Deth is working from the bottom.
Machida is in close to Deth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lemaron Deth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyodo Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deth working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyodo Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyodo Machida!
A relieved looking Lyodo Machida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Collins wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Machida misses. #CL2#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to circle away but Collins has him pinned against the cage.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins blocking some punches.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Machida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Machida manages to pull guard.
Collins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machida's guard.#T1#
Machida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Machida trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Machida won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Machida landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Collins is on top in guard. #REVB#
Collins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida is controlling Collins's posture.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. #REVR#
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Machida passes into half guard.
Collins taking some punishment here, with Machida in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machida lands a nice short elbow.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Machida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Machida lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machida connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Ground and pound from Machida.
Machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machida connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple. #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Machida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machida lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Collins quite badly. Collins pulls Machida in close trying to recover. Machida postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Collins on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Collins doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyodo Machida!
Our winner, Lyodo Machida, 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.

Event: Indomitable Wills II
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Machida moves to clinch but Laperierre breaks away
and Laperierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida tries to clinch but Laperierre moves away
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Laperierre misses.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida walks into a left hand.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Laperierre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machida misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Laperierre counters with a crisp one two that drops Machida! Laperierre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machida to his feet! Machida is in big trouble!#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Laperierre finish him?#CL#
Laperierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Laperierre won't allow it.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but Laperierre has the dominant position.
Laperierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Laperierre lands a body punch.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Laperierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Laperierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laperierre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laperierre lands a body shot.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laperierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laperierre digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laperierre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Laperierre on the inside.
Machida wants to take the fight to the mat but Laperierre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ian Laperierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyodo Machida.
Machida is trying to break free.
Laperierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laperierre lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Laperierre lands a right hand.
Machida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laperierre lands a nice uppercut.
Laperierre lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laperierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Laperierre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Machida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Laperierre has wrist control.
Laperierre is controlling Machida's posture.
Laperierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Machida looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range. #CL#
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Laperierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laperierre has Machida pressed against the cage.
Laperierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Laperierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida being controlled against the cage.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Laperierre keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laperierre lands an uppercut.
Laperierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4##BC2#
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Laperierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laperierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laperierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Laperierre misses.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Laperierre pushes him off.
Laperierre tries to counter by clinching up but Machida breaks away and moves out of range.
Machida closes the distance but Laperierre moves to the side
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 punch lands to the side of Laperierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laperierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Laperierre forces Machida back against the cage and clinches.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ian Laperierre has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Machida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laperierre is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laperierre to regain full guard.
Laperierre pulls Machida in close to his closed guard and prevents Machida from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Machida connects with a couple of short punches.
Laperierre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Laperierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Laperierre pulls Machida in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Laperierre counters with a right hand to the body.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Laperierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida misses with a right hand
enabling Laperierre to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida tries to clinch but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is looking to counter punch.
Laperierre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laperierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laperierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Laperierre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Laperierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Laperierre rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Laperierre presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Laperierre.
Machida has Laperierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laperierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laperierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T4#
Laperierre scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laperierre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Laperierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ian Laperierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyodo Machida.
Machida is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Laperierre.
Machida misses with some punches.
Laperierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laperierre is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Laperierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laperierre defends it nicely.
A jab from Machida misses.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laperierre 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.

Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Laperierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laperierre with a nice cross.
Laperierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Machida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laperierre was covering up waiting for the punch and Machida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laperierre has control of Machida's left arm, preventing Machida from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre has Machida pulled in close to control his posture.
Machida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laperierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Laperierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Laperierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laperierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida misses with a right hand
enabling Laperierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laperierre counters with a big right hand! Oh Machida is in trouble here! Laperierre follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Laperierre!
Ian Laperierre is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Ian Laperierre stared into the camera and said 'Fuck Alt Right and its inbred supporters. '.

Event: JBL 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Dada tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dada fails to land with a series of punches.
Dada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dada misses with a body shot.
Dada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machida moves forwards but Dada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Machida.#TD#
Machida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Dada looking to control.
Dada has momentary wrist control but Machida slips an elbow through the middle.
Machida works over Dada with some ground and pound from guard.
Machida won't allow Dada to sweep him here.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Dada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dada wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machida stands up over Dada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Machida distracts Dada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dada is trying to keep Machida in close.
Dada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Dada's legs - danger averted.
Machida postures up and lands a big shot to Dada's brow.
Machida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dada's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machida postures up and lands a big shot to Dada's brow. #ROC#
Dada is rocked!
Dada looking for a sweep. Not yet Dada, not yet.
Dada is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida is working Dada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Machida lands a couple of elbows.
Machida is working Dada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dada seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position. #T3#
Machida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Machida loads up on a big left hand. Dada felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Machida looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dada can't hide his disappointment, as Machida celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyodo Machida!
A very excited looking Lyodo Machida 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.

Event: Test of Wills III
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Sedlacek throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Sedlacek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Sedlacek persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Machida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sedlacek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Machida working away.
Sedlacek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sedlacek is trying to escape the position but Machida is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedlacek gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Machida controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Machida won't let Sedlacek get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Machida controlling his opponent.
Sedlacek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice elbow there by Machida.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sedlacek tries to hold on but Machida postures up.
Sedlacek is trying to escape the mount.
Sedlacek tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Machida controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Sedlacek can't escape the position.
Sedlacek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sedlacek working to try and regain half guard.
Machida working Sedlacek over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sedlacek is working to get back to half guard.
Machida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sedlacek is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sedlacek is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyodo Machida 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##CL2#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sedlacek missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Sedlacek manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Machida forces Sedlacek back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sedlacek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sedlacek fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Machida gets a clinch.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Sedlacek.
A frustrated look appears on Sedlacek's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sedlacek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sedlacek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.#TD#
Sedlacek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Sedlacek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Machida struggling a bit here.
Sedlacek taking a break here but Machida is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lyodo Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida keeping control of the position.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sedlacek throws a strike but Machida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sedlacek trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Machida instigates a clinch.
Sedlacek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Machida manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Machida moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Sedlacek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Sedlacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sedlaceks head.
Sedlacek blocking some punches. #TD2#
Machida lands a takedown into guard.
Machida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida postures up.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sedlacek is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sedlacek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.#T4##SUB#
Sedlacek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sedlacek is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Sedlacek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Martin Sedlacek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sedlacek tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyodo Machida 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Machida has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Machida lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sedlacek scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Machida manages to mount him!
Machida content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Machida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedlacek working to try and regain half guard.
Sedlacek tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away. #T1#
Machida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sedlacek wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Sedlacek tries to buck Machida off but he can't manage it.
Machida avoids the attempt from Sedlacek to control.
Machida cracks Sedlacek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
Machida controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Machida 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.
Machida is continuing to stall.
Sedlacek tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away. #T3#
Machida looking to finish Sedlacek with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sedlacek!
Martin Sedlacek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Machida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#ES#
Sedlacek bucks up and throws Machida to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sedlacek shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Sedlacek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Sedlacek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Sedlacek dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is controlling Sedlacek's posture.
Sedlacek preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyodo Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyodo Machida!
Lyodo Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Trials By Fire VI
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Cruz scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Lyodo Machida has been cut.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz cracks Machida with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Machida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machida working the ground and pound from side control.
Machida in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Machida is putting a hurting on Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Machida gets to mount! Cruz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cruz tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Machida looking to finish Cruz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cruz!
Machida landing punches.
Machida with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Machida with good strikes from the mount here!
Machida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machida with the ground and pound from mount.
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida landing strikes from the mount and Cruz is in trouble!
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BOOM! Machida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#T3#
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Machida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Machida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machida with good strikes from the mount here!
Machida unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cruz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Machida celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyodo Machida!
Lyodo Machida managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$, into his post fight interview.

Event: QFC Tournament 847 Round 2
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Machida shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machida won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clark 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.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark has control of Machida's left arm, preventing Machida from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard. #REVB#
Machida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Clark cracks Machida with a solid left hand.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark content to stall in guard here.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard. #T3#
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Machida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machida's guard. Nice move by Clark!#REVB#
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyodo Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machida.
Machida throwing shots but Clark is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Machida.
Machida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard. #REVB#
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clark stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Machida gets a double leg takedown into Clark's guard.#T3#
Machida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.#SUB2#
Machida stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Clark throws up his legs and catches Machida in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Machida tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Clark! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Clark!

Event: QFC Tournament 847 Round 1
Date: May 21, 2018

#R1#
Mcallum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcallum tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida feints the counter takedown.
Mcallum scores with a nice head shot.
Mcallum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mcallum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcallum throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Mcallum misses with a wild combination.
Machida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcallum throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Machida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machida connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Machida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcallum's head.
Machida arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mcallum's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyodo Machida!

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