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Event:
WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Machado tries to clinch but Carden is having none of it. #TD#
Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carden's guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carden 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.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado is looking to advance position but Carden won't allow it.
Carden is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carden defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Carden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Carden tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Carden is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Carden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Carden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Carden is working away.
Carden trying to control from the bottom.
#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.
Carden is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Carden is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Carden is trying to stand up here but Machado is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Carden is defending it quite comfortably.
Carden trying to control but Machado postures up.
Carden tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Carden clinches up with Machado and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado is working for takedown but Carden is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been informed that Carden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machado wants to take the fight to the mat but Carden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carden stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado wants a takedown.
Carden stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
Carden misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Carden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
Machado is breathing heavily.#T4#
Machado is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carden.
A nice left hand lands by Carden.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Carden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carden feints a jab promting Machado to slip. Carden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado shoots and misses
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Carden misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carden.
Carden dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!#ROC2#Machado is rocked!
Machado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carden sprawls well. Carden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Carden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Carden rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carden is struggling to control the position.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Carden has Machado pushed against the cage.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Carden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Carden.
Carden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado wants to clinch
and Carden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Machado pushes Carden up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado looking for a takedown.
Carden prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Carden.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Machado is working for takedown but Carden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Carden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carden is pressed up against the cage. Machado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carden down to the mat. Carden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carden throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Carden misses with a body shot.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Carden sprawls well.
It seemed like Carden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas Carden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carden lands with a cross.
Carden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carden lands a jab-cross combination.
Machado tries to clinch there but Carden circles away.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Machado got wobbled bad by a big combination! Carden presses forward with punches and knees until Machado stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Machado closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden!
Thomas Carden 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. |
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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burroughs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burroughs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Machado tightens his grip and picks Burroughs up, before dumping him to the ground. Burroughs manages to land in guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs striking off his back but it's not causing Machado any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado being controlled here momentarily.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there. #T1#
Burroughs 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##SUB#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burroughs prevents Machado from improving his position.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burroughs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burroughs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Burroughs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Burroughs landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Machado has his foot on Burroughs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burroughs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Machado working for a triangle but Burroughs defends it easily.
Burroughs cracks Machado with a solid left hand.#T3#
Burroughs distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burroughs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Burroughs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Machado is rocked!
Burroughs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burroughs lands a couple of elbows.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Burroughs scoring with some ground and pound.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burroughs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burroughs is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burroughs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burroughs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Burroughs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burroughs is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burroughs with a nice head shot there.
Burroughs loads up on a big left hand. Machado felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Burroughs looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Machado can't hide his disappointment, as Burroughs celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Burroughs! |
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Event:
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sasaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sasaki defends it easily.
Sasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sasaki working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki controlling from the top position.
Sasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sasaki lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Sasaki wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Sasaki throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasaki 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.
Sasaki keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass. #SUB#
Machado drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Machado seems to have locked his on tight now - Sasaki screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Machado, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helio Machado! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Helio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thumb gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Machado is trying to trip Thumb. He has hold of a leg but Thumb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Machado persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Machado
Machado looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb trying to control the position here.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thumb has locked up a guillotine! Thumb's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Machado is holding on here and Thumb must be using up a lot of energy. Machado has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thumb gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thom Thumb!
An out of breath Thom Thumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Helio Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Machado pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Machado pulls guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gracie.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Machado is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Machado! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Helio Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Machado rushes Dirt and presses him up against the cage.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Dirt drags the fight down to the ground.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Dirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Machado passes Dirt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg. #SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado is working for a kimura but Dirt is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dirt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Machado is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Machado is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Machado has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dirt defend it? Machado steps over the head and cranks it - Dirt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Machado! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Helio Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hlervu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Hlervu ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Hlervu shoots in.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Hlervu. Hlervu gets slowly back to his feet.
Helio Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendren Hlervu.#CL#
Machado rushes Hlervu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Machado gets control of Hlervu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hlervu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.#SUB#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Machado has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hlervu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hlervu! Score +3 for passing guard: Machado (0) vs (3) Hlervu
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado seems a little lost for a moment, as Hlervu dominates the positioning.
Machado tries to improve position but can't.
Machado is trying to work for a sweep but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Machado (0) vs (5) Hlervu
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Hlervu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Machado is trying desperately to improve position.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Machado is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hlervu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machado tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Machado is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Machado tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.
Machado bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (2) vs (5) Hlervu
Machado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hlervu trying to control the position here.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu trying to control the position here.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machado (2) vs (7) Hlervu#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Machado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machado tries to get out of the position.
More stalling from Hlervu.#SUB#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hlervu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Machado (2) vs (10) Hlervu
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Hlervu has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Machado (2) vs (12) Hlervu
Machado is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado can't escape the position.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Machado tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Machado has left one of his arms exposed and Hlervu doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Machado screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Machado
Shaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaver is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T1#
Shaver controlling the pace.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Shaver is taking a breather. Machado 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.
Machado tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Machado
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape. #T2#
Shaver wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Shaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver prevents Machado from improving his position.#T3#
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.#SUB2#
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaver 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.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.#T4#
Shaver 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. #SUB2#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaver passes into half guard.
Shaver trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it. #T5#
Machado trying to control here.
Machado won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Shaver slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it. #SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machado can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Machado wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Machado looks winded!#T7#
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Machado has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shaver escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shaver! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (8) vs (0) Machado#SUB#
Shaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machado wants to control but Shaver postures up.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaver off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (8) vs (4) Machado
You can see the frustration on Shaver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Shaver looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Machado has managed to slip his arm under Shaver's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shaver is tapping out! Submission win for Machado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Machado! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1115 Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sasaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Sasaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machado tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sasaki is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Machado working for a triangle but Sasaki defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sasaki working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sasaki is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Machado is rocked!
Sasaki postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Machado's head off the mat! Machado is out! He's out! Sasaki jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Sasaki! |
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QFC Tournament 1115 Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1#
That kick from Yamabuki tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamabuki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamabuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamabuki prevents it.
#TD2#
Machado decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamabuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.#SUB2#
Machado has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Yamabuki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Machado has tightened it up now! Yamabuki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Machado! |
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