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Event:
FARTMMA 7
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Machine throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Machine keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Machine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curtis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machine has Curtis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Curtis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Machine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curtis takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Domenic Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Curtis takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Machine slips under a jab.
Curtis swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine walks into a jab.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis is looking to wear down Machine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machine.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machine.
Curtis throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Machine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Machine moves away and avoids it.
Machine tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Curtis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Curtis stuns Machine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mean Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Machine with an uppercut!#CL#
Curtis darts in and clinches Machine up against the cage.
Curtis tries to break the clinch but Machine is controlling the position. #BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Curtis.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
And Machine tries to counter it with a takedown but Curtis pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Machine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machine.
Machine wants to stall.
Machine can't get the takedown.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.#CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curtis tries to break the clinch but Machine is controlling the position. #T2##BC#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Machine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domenic Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine slips under a jab from Curtis.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.#CL#
Curtis clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis with a nice cross.
Curtis sizes up Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Domenic Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab. Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.#T4#
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curtis is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, Curtis circles away and we're back to standing.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Curtis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis slaps away a takedown attempt from Machine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Curtis forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Curtis gets underhooks to prevent Machine's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
Machine avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machine throws a right and a left that Curtis avoids nicely.
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!
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curtis jabs Machine right on the nose. Machine blinks but takes it well.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Machine throws a solid leg kick but Curtis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machine.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Mean Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine goes for a double leg but Curtis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curtis continues to drive forward.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Curtis clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machine on the side of the head.
Domenic Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
It looks like Curtis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Machine.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis digs a good hook to Machine's body.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Machine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Machine is rocked!
Machine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machine scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curtis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Curtis!
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Event:
FARTMMA 4
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Yelnats Xiii misses with a looping left.
And Machine tries to counter it with a takedown but Yelnats Xiii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yelnats Xiii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.#CL#
Yelnats Xiii closes the distance and pushes Machine back into the cage.#BC#
Yelnats Xiii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine wants to clinch up but Yelnats Xiii keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Yelnats Xiii.
Machine's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Machine pulls guard successfully.
Yelnats Xiii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Yelnats Xiii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yelnats Xiii has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Yelnats Xiii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Yelnats Xiii looking to pass the guard.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
Yelnats Xiii content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine 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.#CL2#
Machine moves into range and clinches up with Yelnats Xiii.#TD2#
Machine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Yelnats Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
Yelnats Xiii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Machine wants to control but Yelnats Xiii passes easily into half guard.
Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yelnats Xiii is working away from the top position though.
Yelnats Xiii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Yelnats Xiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machine wants to control but Yelnats Xiii is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Yelnats Xiii has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machine defend it? Yelnats Xiii steps over the head and cranks it - Machine is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yelnats Xiii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
Stanley Yelnats Xiii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FARTMMA 3
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Oakly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
Machine can't do much from the bottom here.
Oakly wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Oakly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakly trying to control the position but Machine is working away. #T1#
Machine is trying to improve his position.
Oakly wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Oakly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machine can't do much from the bottom here.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Oakly tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oakly trying to control the position but Machine is working away.
We've been hearing that Oakly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oakly is breathing heavily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oakly working away.
Machine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oakly is trying to stand up here but Machine is controlling him well.
Oakly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oakly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Oakly tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Machine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oakly defend it? Machine steps over the head and cranks it - Oakly is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mean Machine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Bobby.
Bobby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bobby defends it well.
Bobby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bobby has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
#TD2#
Machine gets control of Bobby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Machine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bobby wants to get up but he can't break Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bobby is fighting to break Machine's control of his arms but Machine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bobby preventing the sweep.
Bobby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machine is pulling down on Bobby's head to control his posture.
Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bobby wants to get up but he can't break Machine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Bobby looks for the body kick but Machine saw that one coming.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bobby circles away.
Booby Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine avoids the body shot from Bobby.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobby tries to clinch there but Machine circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobby.
Bobby tries to clinch there but Machine circles away.
#T3#
Bobby throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machine lands with a punch from half guard.
Machine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Bobby is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
#SUB2#
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Bobby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Machine connects with a nice short shot to Bobby's temple.
Bobby is looking to get back to is feet but Machine passes into side control.
Machine prevents Bobby from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Machine.
Machine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine wants to control but Bobby is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobby throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Machine with the counter takedown but Bobby avoids it easily.
Bobby lands a two punch combo.
Machine tries to move into range but Bobby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bobby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Booby Bobby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machine.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bobby dodges the ground and pound from Machine.#SUB2#
Machine has hold of Bobby's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bobby tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Machine cranks the arm and Bobby screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bobby, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mean Machine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Machine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mean Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Machine pushes Odom up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Machine pulls guard. #T1#
Machine trying to control the position.
Odom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Odom throws a big right hand that misses.
Odom wants to stand and escape but instead Machine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Machine wants to control from the top but Odom keeps moving.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Odom striking off his back but it's not causing Machine any problems.
Machine trying to control but Odom is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Odom.
Odom wants to stand and escape but Machine is having none of it.
Machine won't allow Odom to sweep him here.
Machine trying to control but Odom is working from the bottom.
Odom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machine won't allow Odom to sweep him here.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Odom has managed to clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Odom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Machine is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Odom to the mat. Odom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Odom is wriggling around but Machine manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Odom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Odom wants to get back to full guard.
Machine wants to control but Odom is keeping him busy.
Odom won't allow Machine to pass to mount.
Machine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Odom wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Machine blocks the strikes from Odom.
#SUB2#
Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Odom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odom gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Odom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Machine gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Odom pushes Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Wilton Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Machine rushes Odom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Machine has Odom pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Odom tumbling to the mat - Machine dives into Odom's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Machine wants to control from the top but Odom keeps moving.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Odom is trying to keep Machine in close.
Odom wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Odom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Odom scoring well with a low kick there.
Machine tries to work over Odom's front leg with a kick but Odom checks it.
Odom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Machine gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Machine decides to pull guard.
Odom wants to stand but Machine is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Machine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Odom wants to stand but Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Machine seems keen to control Odom's posture.
Odom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machine is proving hard to escape from.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Machine. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odom is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odom throws an elbow that misses. Machine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Odom's guard. Nice move by Machine!#REVB#
Machine advances to half guard.
Machine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machine is thwarting Odom's attempts to control the position.
Odom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Odom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machine's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Odom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Odom closes the distance and pushes Machine back into the cage.
Machine just leaning against Odom, taking a breather. #TD#
Odom jumps guard.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Odom.
Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Odom's guard.
Odom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Machine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odom, up you get! #CL2#
Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Machine is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Machine tightens his grip and picks Odom up, before dumping him to the ground. Odom manages to land in guard.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machine wants to control from the top but Odom keeps moving. #T2#
Machine forces his way into half guard.
Odom is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine wants to control from the top but Odom keeps moving. #SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Odom has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Machine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Machine jumps into guard, dragging Odom to the mat.
#T3#
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Odom is controlling him.
Odom wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
Odom is looking to stand up but Machine won't let him.
Odom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Odom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machine managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Odom.#CL2#
Machine darts in and clinches Odom up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Odom pulls guard.
Wilton Odom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mean Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machine lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mean Machine.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mean Machine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Machine blocks a head kick by Bridges.
Arden Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machine wants it to stay on the feet.
Bridges scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machine but Machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machine wants to clinch.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bridges tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Machine has Bridges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bridges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bridges displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine is trying to drag Bridges to the mat but Bridges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bridges gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arden Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Bridges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machine prevents Bridges from breaking the clinch.
Machine is looking for a takedown.
Bridges is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Machine tightens his grip and picks Bridges up, before dumping him to the ground. Bridges manages to land in guard.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machine stays in close to Bridges's body and controls the position.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bridges wants to hit a switch here but Machine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bridges there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machine looks winded!
Bridges really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Machine goes for an armbar but Bridges turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bridges. #SUB2#
Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridges defends it easily.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Machine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bridges stacks Machine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bridges!
Bridges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine tries to bench press Bridges off him but Bridges keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mean Machine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bridges fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bridges misses with a leg kick.
Machine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bridges is looking to slow Machine down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bridges.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machine pinned against the cage. Machine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bridges moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.#TD#
Bridges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
Bridges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Machine has his hands on Bridges's head, controlling the position.
Machine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Machine forces his way into half guard.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Bridges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mean Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine trying to control the action but Bridges is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bridges is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Bridges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machine is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bridges has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arden Bridges's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bridges lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
A low kick from Bridges misses
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bridges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Bridges makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bridges closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machine circles away.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arden Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bridges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bridges dives into side control.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine parries the strikes from Bridges easily there. Bridges is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machine to escape.
#T2#
Machine is trying to control Bridges's posture but Bridges avoids it.
What's Machine going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Machine wants to control but Bridges postures up.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Bridges drags him back down.
Machine tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Machine is trying to buck Bridges off.
Machine trying his best to control but Bridges has mounted him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machine holds on to Bridges as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bridges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machine on the ground.
Machine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bridges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bridges punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machine?
And that's the end of the fight!
Arden Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machine 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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