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Event:
MMAHKI 57
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cobb slips a straight right by Machado.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Machado attempts a counter takedown but Cobb avoids it well and moves away.
Cobb throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobb as he avoids it easily.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Machado blocks a jab.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Machado is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.#CL#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Cobb is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado is trying to drag Cobb to the mat but Cobb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Cobb tries to break free but Machado pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Machado is working for takedown but Cobb is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Machado has picked Cobb up - he's going for a ride! Machado dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Cobb is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Cobb tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Cobb is defending well.
Machado stalling.
Machado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Machado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cobb for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Cobb is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Machado walks into a jab.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobb has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machado wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Machado turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machado manages to end up in side control.
Machado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cobb is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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!
Machado trying to control the position but Cobb is working away.
Cobb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cobb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Machado drives through with a takedown into Cobb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machado trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb fails to land the takedown.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Machado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Machado gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carlos Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cobb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Machado.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado walks into a jab.
Billy Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Cobb throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Machado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cobb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machado is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to advance to full mount but Cobb doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #T1#
Machado prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cobb misses the jab.
Cobb throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado walks into a jab.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Cobb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Cobb throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Cobb stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb lands the left hand.
Machado defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado feinted with a counter takedown.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Machado moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobb avoids it really well and circles away.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Cobb throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Cobb tries to break free but Machado pushes him back against the cage.
Machado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carlos Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobb winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cobb!
In his post fight interview, Billy Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Kina shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.
Kina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.#TD#
Machado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Machado goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kina rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machado's guard! Nice work there by Kina!
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado keeping full guard, as Kina tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kina sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.
Kina is stalling here. Machado is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machado has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Machado wants to control but Kina is keeping him busy.
Machado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kina is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Machado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machado but great work by Kina.#T2#
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado is trying to control Kina's posture but Kina avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kina landing a few strikes.
Kina working away.
Check out the look on Kina's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Machado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kina wants to stand but Machado is controlling his arm.
Kina just content to control the position. #T3#
Machado tries to improve position but can't.
Kina is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kina scores with punches from side control.
Kina works to advance to full mount. Machado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been informed that Kina has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machado won't allow Kina to pass to mount.
Kina trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kina pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Machado keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machado trying to control but Kina postures up.
Kina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Kina looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado has hold of Kina's hands but Kina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kina 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Machado closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kina quickly recovers to half guard.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kina is trying to control but can't.
Machado thows a huge punch but Kina dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kina won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Machado is keen to just control but Kina is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Kina defends the submission attempt.
Tai Kina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado is thwarting Kina's attempts to control the position.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Kina defends it.
Kina wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machado controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kina throws a big shot that misses.
Machado wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Kina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Kina settles back down. #TD2#
Kina shoots in and gets a takedown into Machado's guard.
Kina postures up and lands a big shot to Machado's brow.
Kina connects with a couple of short punches.
Kina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machado trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado 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.#T4#
Machado can't keep his opponent in guard - Kina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Kina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Kina is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Kina gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Machado's cut.
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##TD2#
Kina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Kina is working Machado over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Kina goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kina's guard! Nice work there by Machado!
Kina wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Kina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kina working the ground and pound from side control.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Machado's face as Kina controls the position.
Kina tries to advance to mount but Machado instead regains half guard.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Machado trying to control from the bottom.
Kina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kina is nestled in close to Machado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kina wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kina 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.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kina's back!
Kina tries to escape but Machado has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB#
Machado has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kina! Can he survive? No! He's out! Machado gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Machado! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ung was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machado trying to control the action but Ung is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Ung tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Ung is still trying to improve position.
Machado misses with the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Machado has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Machado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ung is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Ung content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Machado has locked up a guillotine! Machado's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ung is holding on here and Machado must be using up a lot of energy. Ung has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Machado gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Machado! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Skarphedinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Skarphedinsson's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skarphedinsson thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machado. #SUB2#
Machado is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Skarphedinsson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Machado gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Skarphedinsson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Machado lets go of the hold and Skarphedinsson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Machado! |
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Event:
ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houston counters with a left to the body.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Houston.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Houston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Houston throws a shot to the body.
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Houston is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Houston circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Houston's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Houston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Houston lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.#ROC2#Machado is rocked!
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Machado darts in and clinches Houston up against the cage.#TD#
Machado jumps guard and drags Houston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Houston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Houston is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Machado has his foot on Houston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Houston works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Houston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Houston postures up.
Houston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Houston is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Houston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Houston content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Houston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Houston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Houston works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Houston passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Houston in particular looking to stall.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Houston is very close to passing his half guard.
Houston trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado trying to control here.
Houston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Houston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Machado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Houston tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado tries for a takedown but Houston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Houston is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Houston can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom. #T1#
Houston wants to sweep but no luck.
Houston pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Houston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado, into his guard. #REVB#
Houston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Houston stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position. #T2#
Houston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Houston is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Houston tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Machado has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Houston doesn't defend quickly enough and Machado has managed to lock this one up! Can Houston escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Machado on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Machado! |
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Event:
ICE 2: NÄ Ê»anuÊ»u mua
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Sanli.
Machado looks to clinch
and Sanli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Sanli.
Sanli lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
Machado shoots and misses
enabling Sanli to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Machado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura but Sanli is defending well.
Sanli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado is staying tight to Sanli's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB2#
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Machado swings around for an armbar but Sanli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machado's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanli is aware though and is defending well.
Machado 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#
Machado is trying to control. Sanli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanli tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanli keeps working. #SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanli is controlling Machado's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machado prevents Sanli from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machado wants to control but Sanli is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Machado has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanli defend it? Machado steps over the head and cranks it - Sanli is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Machado! |
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